Monte Rei North Golf Course
Monte Rei Golf Course is Jack Nicklaus's only design in Portugal, and the first of his Signature courses to reach the country when it opened in 2007. The North Course sits in the eastern Algarve, in the foothills of the Serra do Caldeirão, with mountains behind and the Atlantic in view to the south, on a 1,000-acre estate near Tavira. It held Portugal's number one ranking for close to fifteen years, a run few layouts anywhere can match.
Water comes into play on eleven of the eighteen holes, and the routing keeps each one in its own corridor, so there's rarely a view of another group's game. It's a par-72 layout of eight par-4s, five par-3s and five par-5s, running to over 6,500 metres from the championship tees, with doglegs on several holes and tees set high enough to catch the wind. The 13th is the signature hole: a downhill par-4 from an elevated tee, its green pinched between a lake and a run of sand. The 18th closes matters with a 550-yard par-5, the lake shadowing the approach and, for the longest hitters, still tempting a run at the green in two.
The buggy is included in the green fee, useful across terrain that rolls more than it lets on, and the practice facilities stretch to a full driving range and an on-site academy with resident professionals. A clubhouse restaurant and snack bar, locker rooms and pro shop round out the day. Book a round at Monte Rei and see why it's held its place among Portugal's finest for the better part of two decades.
Reception: Everyday from 7:00am to 7:00pm
Golf Clubs: Callaway
Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
With driving range
With an Academy
Trolleys: n/a
With locker room
Pro Shop: Everyday from 7:00am to 7:00pm
Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
Buggies: With GPS
With putting green
Juniors: Up to 16 years oldMonte Rei North Golf Course - latest comments and reviews
Jorge Eliseo Alonso Ruiz
2026-04-13
The course is dry…in April,after the most rainy winter. I played this course many times and I wished green fairways.
Per Lauritsen
2026-03-23
eXELENT
Nicholas Pearson
2026-03-19
10/10
Dwight Rudderham
2026-03-05
Nice course
Claus Rydahl
2026-03-04
Great course
Barbara Hipp
2026-02-16
Like always - exceptional course and - regarding the bad weather with lots of rain - perfect condition. Superfriendly staff, all in all a great golf day every euro worth :)
Jaroslaw Jasina
2026-02-11
Absolutely incredible and demanding course.
Andrew
2026-01-10
The course is very scenic and unforgiving of bad shots. Enjoyed the challenge although didn’t play well sadly. The course was quiet. Staff very attentive
Margaret Brown
2025-11-24
I love playing Monte Rei and it is the main reason I enter this tournament. It is a tough course and I know many people may not agree with me but I love the course.
Joanne Maddams
2025-11-23
Very windy which made the course extremely difficult.
Paul Francis
2025-10-24
WOW, What a golf course ! a must visit for any avid golfer whilst in the Algarve . Visually stunning from every tee box , stunning back drops but again very playable don’t let the slope index put you off , no hole disappointed us and the par 3s are great.
1st class service from arrival until you leave , Course could do with a little TLC around the edges but it’s still Fantastic and as Arnie said … I’ll be back !
Sandy Marr
2025-10-16
A cut above for service and quality. Fantastic Jack Nicklaus signature design in great condition. Many really well laid out holes that make you think your way around the course. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Range is close to 1st tee with complementary balls waiting for you. Highly recommended
Tecnicals
*Undulated - Rolling Fairways with several elevated tees
*Dogleg - On several holes
*Exposed - Very on elevated tees and open fairways
*Buggy Recommended - Included in Green Fee
*Water hazards - Designed wonderfully creating the desire for your best shot
*Parkland - Yes
*Signature Hole - Hard to choose, but the 13th, par 4 with is elevated tee and the entwined green wedged between the lake and the sand.
*Comments - The best golf course in Portugal
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