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Balaia Golf Village in the Algarve

Balaia is a short course with nine holes and par 27. It lies five minutes from the centre of Albufeira.

  • 9 holes
  • Par 27
Drawing of red rocks above a green landscape
Illustration from the book
9holes
27is the par of the course

The course

The fairways are undulating. The complex includes an academy and a driving range. The course suits a quick round on the day of arrival or fellow travellers who are just starting out. Adults pay 55 euros, children under 14 pay 40 euros (as of 13 November 2026).

More golf courses in the same area

  1. Salgados Golf CourseThe course on the Salgados lagoon, where water accompanies a whole series of holes.18 holesPar 72
  2. Amendoeira Golf ResortThe resort with two 18-hole courses by Nick Faldo and Christy O’Connor Jnr. and a short course with floodlights.2 coursesShort course with floodlights
  3. Ombria Golf CourseThe course in the hill country near Loulé that is only played with a buggy.18 holesPar 71
  4. Pine Cliffs Golf CourseNine holes on the cliffs above the Atlantic, with the par 3 “Devil’s Parlour” over a ravine.9 holes

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Golftourismus: Dein Guide für Golfreisen

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