Amendoeira Golf Resort - Faldo & O'Connor Jnr.

Amendoeira Golf Resort near Alcantarilha in the central Algarve is home to two distinct eighteen-hole courses: one signed by Nick Faldo and one by Christy O'Connor Jnr. Both layouts make the most of the resort's rolling inland terrain, with wide panoramas over the Algarve countryside and a sense of space that sets them apart from the more densely wooded courses nearer the coast. The Faldo course carries the hallmarks of its designer's approach — measured risk-reward decisions, carefully positioned bunkering and greens that demand precise approach angles. The O'Connor Jnr course offers a complementary but distinct experience, making Amendoeira a genuine two-round destination. The resort's inland position means less wind influence than coastal courses, making it a reliable choice year-round and particularly appealing in the hotter summer months when inland breezes are gentler.