San Lorenzo Golf Course: The Superb And People-Friendly Course

Situated in the Quinta de Lago Development as well as comprising a portion of Ria Formosa, San Lorenzo Golf Course remains in the minds of all who play it - a perfect mix of natural beauty, pristine presentation and hole after hole of challenging golf.

Whereas much of the San Lorenzo Golf Course goes through Algarvian Pinewoods, it also opens to the stunning ocean and distant mountain backdrops. A good part of San Lorenzo is virtually an expansion of the up close naturalistic beauty of the ever elegant Ria Formosa with fairways that extends along the saltwater marshes and freshwater lagoons. The safeguarded surrounding is the home of over seventy species of birds. The very impressive conservation of San Lorenzo as well as the careful course management were definitively user friendly.

Both the 9-hole groupings form a figure of 8 with the comfortable clubhouse located in the center. A round at San Lorenzo Golf Course begins by having an inviting but almost unachievable Par 5, before going towards the 3 succeeding holes along rolling, pine tree fringed fairways. Its from hole Nr. 5 however, the most extraordinary part begins presenting attractive views over the Atlantic.

The lovely beauty of the breathtaking Ria Formosa' side is intensively available in the two Par 4's, 6th and 7th, that hug the sides of the wet lands. In the Nr. 8 San Lorenzo course turns back inland and also features the biggest of its 2 lakes. Based on the most prestigious specialists, the Par 5 is the most difficult hole as it requires 3 outstanding shots to arrive at the - virtually-island - green.

The following Par 5 are 10th and 15th (exercise of bunker dodging) as well as in between you will experience a series of challenging Par 4 where your best accuracy skills will probably be required. San Lorenzo also turns seawards and ceases with Nr. 18, a Par 4 hole, which green is surrounded by the waters of the second lake. A remarkable end which will probably remain in your mind for lifetime.