The Royal Course at Vale do Lobo Resort is one of the most recognisable courses in the Algarve, famed for its dramatic coastal setting. Originally designed by Sir Henry Cotton and later redesigned by Rocky Roquemore, this par-72 course combines tree-lined fairways with a series of exposed seaside holes.

The standout par-3 16th, played over a cliff-edge ravine to a green set against the Atlantic, is among the most photographed holes in European golf. Elsewhere, water hazards and well-placed bunkers demand careful course management. For those staying at Vale do Lobo Resort, the Royal Course delivers a memorable championship round in one of the Algarve’s most prestigious locations.