Boavista Golf Course
Boavista is UK architect Howard Swan's 2002 design for Lagos, built with the aim of looking as though it had always been part of the land. It runs in two sections: a Resort stretch (1st to 3rd, 13th to 18th) and a Country stretch between (4th to 12th), climbing from sub-tropical planting near the clubhouse to sweeping views over the Bay of Lagos and the Serra de Monchique.
It's a par-71 of around 6,150 metres. The outward nine rises to a high 9th tee; the inward nine drops into a valley of lakes and bridges. The 6th, the Cliff Hole, plays across a natural ravine, and the 7th, generally reckoned the signature hole, offers the course's best view of the Atlantic and the Monchique hills. Water returns in earnest at the 14th, a long hole nicknamed the Lake, and the round closes at a small replica of St Andrews' Swilken Bridge. Wind is a constant factor throughout.
The buggy is close to essential here given the terrain, and the resort adds a driving range, academy, clubhouse restaurant and snack bar, and pro shop, though there's no locker room on site. Book a round at the course built to feel like it was never built at all.
Reception: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Golf Clubs: Titleist
Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
With driving range
With an Academy
Trolleys: Manual
Without locker room
Pro Shop: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
Buggies: with GPS
With putting green
Juniors: Up to 16 years oldBoavista Golf Course - latest comments and reviews
Roland Vejdemo
2026-07-21
Ok condition, many blind holes, friendly staff, upp and down
MICHAEL JOHN LANE
2026-07-12
Some wild boar damage which the course advised about otherwise a nice and varied course
Robert Brown
2026-07-05
Wild boar damage unsightly, but appreciate it is difficult to control
Jonathan Nicholls
2026-07-01
Friendly staff, course in excellent condition. Enjoyed the day immensely.
Rick Hewland
2026-06-24
Excellent as always.
Michael Sherwood
2026-06-24
Boa Vista is a beautiful course and no two holes are the same. It’s a very good test of golf and I rate its design highly. You will need a buggy as it’s very long and clearly designed to be ridden rather than walked. The greens are undulating and tricky, medium paced and decent condition. Overall it needs some money spending on it as it’s a bit tired. The practice ground isn’t open due to storm damage and the bunkers are poor. Lots of GUR around. Overall, a great track in modest condition but could be brilliant.
Francois Petit
2026-06-24
Nice and good promotion
Rick Hewland
2026-06-22
Excellent as always.
Paul Heffernan
2026-06-21
We had an excellent day. It was so well organised.
Rick Hewland
2026-06-19
Excellent
Peter Clement
2026-06-18
Very pleasantly surprised at condition of the course. Summer special great value for money.
Rick Hewland
2026-06-08
Excellent as alwsys.
Tecnicals
*Undulated - Hilly early on and at end of the course
*Exposed - Wind conditions dictate shot making
*Buggy Recommended - Essential
*Water hazards - On back 9
*Parkland - Heathland variety
*Signature Hole - 14th
*Comments - 5 Pares 3 , and they are emblematic on this course
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