Balaia Golf Course
Balaia sits between Vilamoura and Albufeira, in the grounds of the Balaia Golf Village resort. Opened in 2001 and designed by Southern Golf, it's a nine-hole, par-3 course, entirely about iron play and touch around the green rather than length. From the first tee, an old wooden bridge crosses between two lakes in front of the green, setting the tone for what follows.
The 2nd, 4th, 7th and 8th are the holes that ask the most of you, with the 4th the longest at 160 metres, flanked by trees that punish anything off-line. The 9th, generally reckoned the most attractive hole on the course, closes out the round. It's a short game workout more than a test of power, and a natural fit for beginners, families or a warm-up before a bigger Algarve course.
Facilities include a full driving range with a short game area and a section for professionals, several putting greens, and a clubhouse restaurant with a warm welcome. Book Balaia when you want golf without the four-hour commitment.
Reception: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Golf Clubs: Single Golf Club
Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
With driving range
With an Academy
Trolleys: Manual and Electric
With locker room
Pro Shop: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
Buggies: With or Without GPS
With putting green
Juniors: Up to 18 years oldBalaia Golf Course - latest comments and reviews
Robert Mckeown
2026-08-07
Reliable and cheaper than booking directly through golf club.
Brian Keenan
2026-08-02
Excellent service, great golf, great weather
Steve Howes
2026-07-05
didn't realise its par 3, but ironically worked really well for a hot day... quicker and more fun... even though first two holes tortured me! ;-). 8/10 just note its Par3.
Bill Scott
2026-03-23
Great day.Staff and facilities great. Fun course that makes you think. Food great and reasonable. A testing par 3. Good for all ages and higher handicaps. Bring plenty of balls.
Cathy Pitcher
2026-03-23
Friendly and great customer service.
Lever John
2026-02-14
Early tee time and had to wait for access to club house.
Really relaxed atmosphere though.
Steve ruyter
2026-01-20
Lovely intimate course, where it feels very inviting
Brian Keenan
2025-08-05
Booked the Balaia GC using tee times, excellent service in the office located in Villmoura.
At the golf course Carlos provided us with the club rentals, golf balls and tees, first class service at the Balaia and enjoyed our 18 holes of golf. Brilliant day out and we will definitely be back playing again on this course. Highly recommend..... Thanks Brian Keenan
Kathleen Connors
2025-06-16
Beautiful course, some challenging par 3s very well laid out, we played 3 days there this year and last year, will be back.
François De Witte
2025-06-04
Nice compact golf course, but attendance by persons who do not follow the golf etiquette.
WILL
2025-04-18
Tee boxes in poor repair
Hans van Leeuwen
2025-03-19
Receptionist and restaurant were OK. The course ( only par 3) is rather challenging. Now somewhat extra due to heavy rainfail the days before. Hole 2 is in need of some pruning at the narrow pass.
Tecnicals
*Undulated - Hilly for a Par 3
*Exposed - Around 1 and 9
*Buggy Recommended - If Essential
*Water hazards - Couple of ditches and streams
*Parkland - Yes
*Signature Hole - 9th
*Comments - Pitch and Putt Par 3 course, good for short game
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