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Algarve Golf Classic — Five Days on Portugal's Premier Fairways

Participants Number • 24 Age • 45-65
A five-day premium golf program for 24 players, set entirely in the Algarve — consistently rated among Europe's top golf destinations. The program covers four of the region's most celebrated courses across distinct landscapes: clifftop links above the Atlantic, inland parkland through cork and pine, and championship layouts with mountain backdrops. Between rounds, guests experience the Algarve's finest coastal cuisine, its dramatic western coastline, and the historic towns of the interior. Every tee time, buggy, caddy, transfer, and dining reservation is managed end-to-end by InBound Portugal. Handicap certificates required for all participants.
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Day 1
Arrival & Welcome to the Algarve
09:00
Airport Meet & Greet — Faro
Private reception at Faro Airport arrivals hall. Two InBound coordinators with branded signage. Welcome packs distributed: program booklet, course scorecards, local area guide, InBound emergency contacts, and a course yardage booklet for each round.
Transfer
09:30
Executive Transfer — Faro Airport to Quinta do Lago Area
Private fleet of 2 executive minibuses (12 pax each) departs airport heading west along the coast to the Quinta do Lago / Vale do Lobo area. 25-minute drive. On-board: chilled water, fresh orange juice, and a printed overview of the week's four courses with difficulty ratings and signature holes.
Transfer
10:00
Hotel Check-in — Quinta do Lago / Vale do Lobo Area
Check-in at a 5-star golf resort in the Quinta do Lago corridor. Pre-assigned rooms with golf-view or garden-view preferences applied. Golf bag storage organised at resort pro shop. InBound coordinator confirms tee times and buggy reservations for the following morning.
Accommodation
11:30
Practice Facilities — Driving Range & Putting Green
Open access to resort driving range and practice putting green. Warm-up session ahead of the week's competition. InBound team available at pro shop to assist with rental clubs, gloves, and equipment for guests who require it.
Golf
13:00
Welcome Lunch — Resort Clubhouse
Seated group lunch at the resort's clubhouse restaurant overlooking the course. Informal atmosphere, open seating. Fresh Algarve menu: chilled gazpacho, grilled sea bass, mixed salads, and regional desserts. A first pour of Alentejo white wine to set the tone.
Gastronomy
15:00
Guided Coastal Walk — Ria Formosa Natural Park
Private guided walk along the Ria Formosa lagoon trail adjacent to the resort. 75-minute easy walk through pine and dune landscape with views across the protected coastal lagoon system. Local naturalist guide explains the birdlife, tidal ecosystem, and the flamingo colonies visible in winter months. A gentle way to acclimatise before competition begins.
Sightseeing
17:00
Sunset Drinks — Resort Terrace or Pool Bar
Informal pre-dinner drinks on the resort terrace. Local craft beer, Algarve gin & tonics, and sparkling wine. Opportunity for players to introduce themselves and review the week's competition format with the InBound coordinator. Scorecards and Stableford rules distributed.
Gastronomy
19:30
Welcome Dinner — Quinta do Lago / Vale do Lobo Waterfront
Private group dinner at a premium seafood restaurant in the Vale do Lobo coastal strip, known for its Atlantic-facing terrace and exceptional shellfish. Menu: oysters, clam cataplana, grilled lobster, and a cheese and charcuterie board. Algarve and Alentejo wine list.
Gastronomy
22:00
Return Transfer to Hotel
Short private transfer from restaurant to hotel.
Transfer
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Day 2
Round One — The Ocean Course
07:00
Breakfast at Hotel
Early breakfast from 07:00. Full hot and cold buffet. Golfers advised to eat well before a morning round. Packed snack bags available on request for the course.
Accommodation
07:45
Transfer to Golf Course — Vilamoura Area
Private fleet transfers group and caddies to an internationally renowned championship course in the Vilamoura area, 20 minutes from the hotel. Established layout, known for its mature umbrella pine corridors and links-influenced design. Hosted European Tour events.
Transfer
08:30
Round 1 Tee-Off — Vilamoura Championship Course
Shotgun start for all 24 players, organised in groups of 4. Stableford competition format, individual scoring. Pre-booked buggies (1 per 2 players). Caddies available for 12 players (pre-booked). On-course drinks service at halfway house. InBound coordinator stationed at clubhouse throughout.
Golf
13:00
Post-Round Lunch — Vilamoura Clubhouse
Seated post-round lunch at the course clubhouse. Informal scoring discussion. Menu: soup of the day, grilled chicken or catch of the day, chips, salad, and dessert. Beers and soft drinks. First round leaderboard announced by InBound coordinator.
Gastronomy
14:30
Return Transfer to Hotel
Fleet returns group to resort hotel. Clubs cleaned and stored at pro shop.
Transfer
15:00
Free Afternoon — Pool, Spa, or Beach
Personal time. Resort pool, spa, and private beach access available. InBound coordinator available for any individual needs or reservations.
Free Time
19:30
Dinner — Almancil Village Area
Private group dinner at a celebrated restaurant in the Almancil village area, consistently among the Algarve's finest dining destinations. Modern Portuguese cuisine with Algarvian accent. Tasting menu with paired wines.
Gastronomy
22:00
Return Transfer to Hotel
Private fleet returns all participants.
Transfer
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Day 3
Round Two — Clifftop Links & Coastal Exploration
07:00
Breakfast at Hotel
Full buffet breakfast. Early departure day — players to be ready at 07:45.
Accommodation
07:45
Transfer to Sagres / Western Algarve Coast
Private fleet heads west along the coast to the dramatically wild western Algarve, approaching the Sagres and Vila do Bispo area. 1h15 drive. The landscape changes dramatically — Atlantic-facing clifftops, oceanic winds, and a links-style course carved from the headland above the sea.
Transfer
09:00
Round 2 Tee-Off — Western Algarve Links Course
Round 2 on a clifftop links course above the Atlantic in the western Algarve. The course is exposed to ocean winds, making club selection and course management critical. Dramatic scenery — fairways along cliff edges with views to Cape St Vincent. Stableford scoring continues. Pre-booked buggies. This is the most visually spectacular round of the week.
Golf
13:00
Post-Round Lunch — Sagres Harbour
Following the round, fleet heads to Sagres harbour village. Lunch at a seafood restaurant directly on the harbour wall. Catch of the day, grilled sardines, barnacles (percebes), and clam rice. The setting — fishing boats, Atlantic swell, and the Sagres fortress visible across the bay — is unlike anywhere else in Portugal.
Gastronomy
15:00
Cape St Vincent — Westernmost Point of Continental Europe
Private guided visit to Cabo de São Vicente, the dramatic southwesternmost point of continental Europe. The 60-metre cliffs above the Atlantic, the working lighthouse, and the historical significance as the departure point of the Age of Discoveries. 45-minute guided visit with local historian. Iconic photography opportunity.
Sightseeing
16:00
Sagres Fortress — Private Visit
Private guided visit to the Fortaleza de Sagres, the historic fort where Prince Henry the Navigator established his famous school of navigation in the 15th century. The stone wind compass (rosa dos ventos) and the views across the Atlantic are extraordinary. Expert guide covers the Age of Discoveries and Portugal's maritime legacy.
Sightseeing
17:15
Return Transfer to Hotel
Fleet returns to resort hotel. 1h15 drive back east along the coast.
Transfer
19:00
Free Time at Resort
Personal time. Pool, spa, or hotel bar. InBound coordinator posts updated leaderboard at hotel lobby.
Free Time
20:30
Dinner — Loule Inland Town
Private transfer inland to the market town of Loulé, the cultural heart of the Algarve interior. Private dinner at a well-regarded restaurant in the historic medina quarter. Menu: carob-cured meats, black pig secretos, slow-cooked lamb, and fig and almond dessert. Alentejo reds throughout.
Gastronomy
22:30
Return Transfer to Hotel
Private fleet returns from Loulé to resort.
Transfer
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Day 4
Round Three — Inland Parkland & Algarve Culture
07:00
Breakfast at Hotel
Full buffet breakfast. Slightly later departure today — tee time at 09:30.
Accommodation
08:45
Transfer to Inland Parkland Course — São Brás Area
Private fleet heads north into the Algarve serra, towards a premium parkland course in the hills above the coast. 40-minute drive through eucalyptus, cork oak, and carob groves. The course plays through the natural vegetation of the Algarve interior — a completely different character from the previous two coastal rounds.
Transfer
09:30
Round 3 Tee-Off — Algarve Inland Parkland Course
Third competitive round. Parkland layout through mature cork oak and pine, with elevation changes and technical approach shots. More sheltered from wind than previous rounds. Stableford scoring. Updated leaderboard to be close — InBound coordinator manages suspense for final day. Buggies and caddies pre-arranged.
Golf
13:30
Post-Round Lunch — Clubhouse Terrace
Lunch at the hillside clubhouse terrace with panoramic views over the Algarve countryside towards the coast. Barbecue format: grilled meats, salads, bread, and local cheese. Cold beers and soft drinks. Round 3 leaderboard announced. InBound coordinator builds anticipation for the final competitive round.
Gastronomy
15:00
Loulé Market & Craft Visit
Transfer back towards the coast with a stop at Loulé's celebrated covered market — a Moorish-influenced building housing Algarve produce stalls: almonds, figs, medronho brandy, honey, local cheeses, and dried herbs. Free time to explore and purchase. InBound guide available to advise on regional products and producers.
Sightseeing
16:30
Return Transfer to Hotel
Fleet returns to resort. Clubs cleaned and stored.
Transfer
17:00
Spa & Recovery Session — Resort
Resort spa access for all participants. Muscle recovery focus: sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool, and optional sports massage (pre-bookable through InBound). 90 minutes before dinner preparations.
Free Time
20:00
Dinner — Faro Old Town
Private transfer to the walled old town of Faro, the Algarve's capital. Private dinner in a historic townhouse restaurant within the medieval walls. Menu: clam cataplana, grilled red mullet, fig and goat's cheese starter, and Dom Rodrigo sweet (the Algarve's signature almond and egg confection). Fine Alentejo wine list.
Gastronomy
22:15
Return Transfer to Hotel
Private fleet returns to resort from Faro.
Transfer
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Day 5
Final Round & Prize Ceremony
07:00
Breakfast at Hotel — Competition Day
Full hot and cold buffet. Final competition day energy. InBound coordinator confirms tee times and delivers final leaderboard update at breakfast. Competition rules reminder issued.
Accommodation
08:15
Transfer to Quinta do Lago — Championship Course
Private fleet to the flagship championship course in the Quinta do Lago estate. Considered among the top 5 courses in continental Europe. Immaculate conditioning, pure bent grass greens, and a layout that rewards precision over power. 25-minute transfer from hotel.
Transfer
09:00
Final Round Tee-Off — Quinta do Lago Area Championship Course
The decisive round. Stableford scoring. Shotgun start. Tension managed by InBound coordinator who distributes final scorecards and confirms rules. Caddies pre-arranged for all 24 players for this round — the one day where every player has individual caddy support. On-course photography service provided by InBound partner photographer to capture the final round.
Golf
13:30
Final Round Lunch & Score Compilation
Post-round lunch at the Quinta do Lago clubhouse. Informal atmosphere while InBound coordinator compiles and verifies all four rounds of Stableford scores. Final leaderboard prepared for prize ceremony. Menu: cold seafood platters, salads, and sandwiches. Champagne opened as scores are finalised.
Gastronomy
15:00
Prize Giving Ceremony — Clubhouse Terrace
Formal prize-giving ceremony on the terrace of Quinta do Lago clubhouse. InBound coordinator MCs the event. Prizes awarded for: Overall Winner (4-round Stableford aggregate), Runner-Up, 3rd Place, Nearest the Pin (pre-selected hole), Longest Drive (pre-selected hole), and Last Place (comedy award). Client host delivers closing remarks. Group photograph taken.
Operations
16:30
Return Transfer to Hotel — Checkout
Fleet returns to resort hotel. Assisted checkout. Luggage collected and loaded onto coaches. Golf bags handled separately.
Transfer
18:00
Farewell Gala Dinner — Beachfront Venue, Quinta do Lago Area
Exclusive farewell gala dinner at a beachfront venue in the Quinta do Lago coastal strip. Cocktail reception at sunset: Champagne, local gin & tonics, and Algarve canapés (prawn skewers, smoked swordfish, carob crackers with cheese). Seated gala dinner for 24: 5-course menu with full wine pairing. Informal speeches, best moments slideshow from the week's photography, and farewell toast.
Gastronomy
21:30
Transfer to Faro Airport
Private executive fleet departs venue to Faro Airport with all luggage and golf bags. InBound coordinator accompanies group. Check-in assistance and luggage drop managed by InBound team. Farewell at security. Post-program report with full results, course scorecards, and photography gallery link delivered to client within 48 hours.
Transfer

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