Vale de Milho Golf in the Algarve
Vale de Milho is a 9-hole course near Carvoeiro. Dave Thomas, who played in the Ryder Cup four times, laid it out above the Atlantic.
- 9 holes

The course
Adults play the course as a par-3 course. Large undulating greens, tall trees, lakes and bunkers are part of it. Nine holes cost 22 euros, 18 holes 33 euros (as of 13 November 2026). At the course there are lessons and a clubhouse with a restaurant.
More golf courses in the same area
- Pestana GramachoThe course near Carvoeiro that Ronald Fream designed together with the former world number one Nick Price.18 holesPar 726,107 m
- Pestana Vale da PintaThe course near Carvoeiro where the final of the qualifying for the European Seniors Tour took place eight times in a row.18 holesPar 71
- Pestana Silves GolfThe shorter Pestana course below the Monchique mountains, with water on both sides of the first hole.18 holesPar 705,592 m
- Pestana Alto GolfThe last course that Sir Henry Cotton designed, between Alvor and Praia da Rocha.18 holesPar 705,432 m
- Pestana Ferragudo GolfThe youngest course of Pestana Golf in the village of Ferragudo.18 holesPar 73
- Penina Sir Henry Cotton Championship CourseThe first 18-hole course of the Algarve, laid out in 1966 by Sir Henry Cotton on former rice fields.18 holesPar 736,273 m
- Morgado Golf CourseThe course between Portimão and Monchique with wide fairways and bunkers on the Scottish model.18 holesPar 73
- Álamos Golf CourseThe second course in the Morgado resort, with a view of the Serra de Monchique and the lakes.18 holesPar 71
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