Campo de Golfe de Miramar

Arcozelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto and the North, Portugal

Campo de Golfe de Miramar occupies a dramatic coastal strip in Arcozelo, wedged between the Atlantic Ocean and the Douro estuary just south of Porto. One of Portugal's oldest clubs, Miramar is celebrated for its extraordinary setting and for the small chapel of Senhor do Bom Sucesso that stands on the fourth tee, one of golf's most photographed landmarks. The links-influenced layout demands creativity in the wind, with tight fairways and firm turf that reward low, controlled ball flight. Playing here is as much a cultural experience as a sporting one, and the course remains a pilgrimage for serious golfers visiting the Porto region.

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