Updated on November 10, 2026
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Around Lisbon, there are two main areas to explore: Cascais and Sintra to the west (Oitavos Dunes, Penha Longa, Quinta da Marinha), and the Setúbal Peninsula and Comporta to the south. Portugal’s number one course, the Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta, is 59 km from the city center, right within our area.
A Quick Look at the Rankings of Golf Courses Around Lisbon
9 courses shown.
| Rank | Golf | Town | Distance | Access | Green fee | Golf Digest | Top100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terras da Comporta – Dunas Course | Carvalhal | 59.1 km | Open | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Oitavos Dunes | Cascais (Lisbon District) | 28.3 km | Open | — | 7 | 6 |
| 3 | Penha Longa Resort – Atlântico | Linhó | 22.9 km | Open | — | 15 | 19 |
| 4 | Terras da Comporta – Torre Course | Comporta | 51.7 km | Open | — | — | 10 |
| 5 | Quinta do Peru Golf & Country Club | Azeitão | 21.7 km | Open | — | — | 15 |
| 6 | PGA Aroeira No. 1 | Charneca da Caparica | 17.1 km | Open | — | — | 16 |
| 7 | Montado Golf Course | Palmela (Setúbal District) | 33.7 km | Open | — | — | 18 |
| 8 | Quinta da Marinha | Cascais (Lisbon District) | 27.4 km | Open | — | — | 36 |
| 9 | Ribagolfe – Lakes | Samora Correia | 36.1 km | Open | — | — | 49 |
Distance as the crow flies from downtown Lisbon. Green fee: published 18-hole public rate (varies by season or day), as of November 10, 2026; “—” = not published. Ranking columns: the course’s ranking in each list; “—” = not listed.
Where are the golf courses around Lisbon?
Click on a number to view the golf course, then click on its name to read its profile. Base map © OpenStreetMap.
Our Method
We have selected 18-hole courses located within a maximum of 60 km as the crow flies from downtown Lisbon—courses that welcome visitors. The ranking is the average of their positions in two national rankings: Golf Digest (Best Golf Courses in Portugal, May 2026) and Top100GolfCourses (Top 50 Portugal, 2026 edition); a course not included in either ranking is assigned the last place plus ten. Distances calculated using OpenStreetMap coordinates. Green fees are listed only if they are published on the course’s official website (as of November 10, 2026). Tróia Golf, which is within the radius, is excluded because it is closed for renovation in 2026; the selection therefore includes 9 courses.
Golf Courses in Detail
Architects, dates, access and green fees: official golf course websites and the rankings cited, checked on November 10, 2026; nothing is shown when the source does not say. Photos under free licenses via Wikimedia Commons.
1. Terras da Comporta – Dunas Course
Rankings: Golf Digest 1 · Top100 1
⛳ Course: Designed by David McLay Kidd, opened in 2023, Links / pine-wooded dunes
📍 Distance: 59.1 km (36.7 mi) from downtown Lisbon
🔑 Access: Resort course open to visitors paying green fees (terms and conditions not listed on the official website).
Dunas debuts directly at No. 1 on Golf Digest’s ranking of the best courses in Portugal. It also ranks No. 1 on the Top 50 Portugal 2026 list—a first since 2008 for a course in the Lisbon & Central region.
2. Oitavos Dunes
Rankings: Golf Digest 7 · Top100 6
⛳ Course: Designed by Arthur Hills, links course and pine forest along the Atlantic coast
📍 Distance: 28.3 km (17.6 mi) from downtown Lisbon
🔑 Access: Open to visitors by reservation (tour of The Oitavos hotel).
The course combines holes set in pine forests with links-style holes, designed to take advantage of the existing landscape. Ranked 7th by Golf Digest and 6th by Top100GolfCourses among Portugal’s courses in 2026.
3. Penha Longa Resort – Atlântico
Rankings: Golf Digest 15 · Top100 19
⛳ Course: Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., opened in 1992, Mountain/Parkland Course (Serra de Sintra)
📍 Distance: 22.9 km (14.2 mi) from downtown Lisbon
🔑 Access: Open to visitors (Penha Longa resort course).
The Atlântico, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., opened in 1992. It has hosted the Portuguese Open since 1994.
4. Terras da Comporta – Torre Course
Rankings: Golf Digest — · Top100 10
⛳ Course: Designed by Sergio García, a coastal course set among pine trees
📍 Distance: 51.7 km (32.1 mi) from downtown Lisbon
🔑 Access: Resort course open to visitors (terms and conditions not listed on the official website).
The Terras da Comporta estate was acquired by Vanguard Properties in 2019; the Torre course covers 365 hectares in the municipality of Alcácer do Sal. Ranked 10th on Top100GolfCourses’ “Top 50 Portugal 2026” list.
5. Quinta do Peru Golf & Country Club
Rankings: Golf Digest — · Top100 15
⛳ Course: Designed by Rocky Roquemore, Pine Forest Course
📍 Distance: 21.7 km (13.5 mi) from downtown Lisbon
🔑 Access: An exclusive club, but open to visitors with advance reservations.
The course, designed by Rocky Roquemore in the mid-1990s, forms two large loops around a pine forest. It is located 32 km south of downtown Lisbon, across the April 25 Bridge.
6. PGA Aroeira No. 1
Rankings: Golf Digest — · Top100 16
⛳ Course: Designed by Frank Pennink, opened in 1972, a course set in a pine forest
📍 Distance: 17.1 km (10.6 mi) from downtown Lisbon
🔑 Access: Open to visitors.
Frank Pennink designed the course in 1972. It hosted the Portuguese Open in 1996 and 1997.
7. Montado Golf Course
Rankings: Golf Digest — · Top100 18
⛳ Course: designed by Jorge Santana da Silva, Parkland (made of cork oak)
📍 Distance: 33.7 km (20.9 mi) from downtown Lisbon
🔑 Access: Open to visitors (Montado Hotel & Golf Resort course).
The course was designed by Portuguese architect Jorge Santana da Silva. It is ranked 18th on Top100GolfCourses' "Top 50 Portugal 2026" list.
8. Quinta da Marinha
Rankings: Golf Digest — · Top100 36
⛳ Course: Designed by Robert Trent Jones, a resort course set in a pine forest, near the ocean
📍 Distance: 27.4 km (17.0 mi) from downtown Lisbon
🔑 Access: Open to visitors (5-star resort).
The championship course is located in a 5-star resort near Cascais, a former fishing village on the Estoril Coast. It is ranked 36th on Top100GolfCourses' "Top 50 Portugal 2026" list.
9. Ribagolfe – Lakes
Rankings: Golf Digest — · Top100 49
⛳ Course: Designed by Peter Townsend and European Golf Design, a flat course with lakes
📍 Distance: 36.1 km (22.4 mi) from downtown Lisbon
🔑 Access: Open to visitors (course operated by Orizonte).
The Lakes course measures 7,370 yards from the back tees and was designed for competition. It is ranked 49th on Top100GolfCourses' "Top 50 Portugal 2026" list.
Just missed the cut
- Tróia Golf: Within the radius (≈ 35 km) but closed in 2026 for a renovation by Robert Trent Jones II (reopening announced for around March 2027; Top100 removed it from its rankings in January 2026). To be reinstated after reopening
- Pinheirinho (Comporta): outside the radius (≈ 64 km / 40 mi)
- West Cliffs: outside the radius (≈ 77 km / 48 mi)
- El Rey Beach: outside the radius (≈ 75 km / 47 mi)
See also
The 15 Best Golf Courses in Portugal
The Best Golf Courses Near London
The Best Golf Courses Near Barcelona
The Best Golf Courses Near Málaga (Costa del Sol)
The Best Golf Courses Near Paris
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What's the best golf course around Lisbon?
Terras da Comporta – Dunas Course (Carvalhal, 59.1 km from the city center) tops our ranking, based on Golf Digest (Best Golf Courses in Portugal, May 2026) and Top100GolfCourses (Top 50 Portugal, 2026 edition). Access: Resort course open to visiting green fee players (terms and conditions not listed on the official website).
Which golf courses around Lisbon are open to visitors?
No special requirements: Terras da Comporta – Dunas Course, Oitavos Dunes, Penha Longa Resort – Atlântico, Terras da Comporta – Torre Course, Quinta do Peru Golf & Country Club, PGA Aroeira No. 1, Montado Golf Course, Quinta da Marinha, Ribagolfe – Lakes.
Which golf course is closest to downtown Lisbon?
PGA Aroeira No. 1, 17.1 km as the crow flies from downtown (Charneca da Caparica).
Which airport is best for a golf trip near Lisbon?
Most convenient airport: Lisbon-Humberto Delgado.