5 Nights, 4 Rounds
Porto Santo Golfe sits on the Atlantic edge, just a 15-minute hop by plane from Madeira or a 90-minute flight from Lisbon. If you fancy genuine switch-off golf without going long-haul, this little island delivers.
Opened in 2004, the course was designed by Seve Ballesteros, and you can explore more of his work with the Severiano Ballesteros designed golf course page. True to his style, the routing works with the land, weaving around existing lakes and native plants rather than bulldozing through them. You'll get big Atlantic views across the more exposed stretches, and with the breeze in play it becomes a tactical test where shot shape and imagination count for as much as yardage. Expect to see Seve's fingerprints in the angles into the greens and the options around trouble.
Porto Santo, meaning "blessed port", is the smallest inhabited island in the Madeira Archipelago. Unlike its rockier neighbour, it has a 9km sweep of golden sand and a mild, temperate climate that keeps the fairways open all year. That makes it a cracking shout for winter sun when courses back home are playing soft and heavy. The beach is right there for a post-round stroll, and a few days here slot neatly into a wider Madeira trip.
Who is this for?
Golfers bored of the usual resort loops who enjoy working the ball around in a bit of wind.
Who is it best for?
Madeira holidaymakers adding a round or two, plus couples and fourballs after easy logistics and reliable winter conditions.
5 Nights, 4 Rounds
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The golf course boasts two distinctive loops of nine holes and is a challenge to golfers of all abilities.
The South course is American in style, dotted with lakes, requiring a long and precise game while the North course is played on top of the fantastic cliffs and has all the best ingredients of a British links. Among the most stunning holes are the 13, 14 and 15 set just by the cliff edge, offering dramatic sea views.
Porto Santo also has a Par 3 'pitch-and-putt' course, ideal for training precision shots.
The Clubhouse is in perfect harmony with its surrounding environment, due to the great care taken in the design and construction of the building. It includes a restaurant with panoramic views of the island and the sea. On the enormous veranda you can taste the local specialities and have a drink whilst enjoying the superb view.
What better way to end a challenging game of golf than to recover your energies at the Clubhouse. The luxurious facilities include large changing rooms and a Golf Shop offering a wide range of products. The Driving Range is among the most complete in Europe, with 35 bays and stretching out for 300 meters. Training facilities also include a complete putting and chipping green.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Severiano Ballesteros |
| Opened for play | 2004 |
| White | 6,434 metres |
|---|---|
| Yellow | 5,984 metres |
| Red | 5,357 metres |
