Destination photograph of the Algarve coast, not of the property. Licensed property photography to follow.
Penina Hotel & Golf Resort
Sir Henry Cotton's championship home in the Algarve
The Resort
Welcome to Penina Hotel & Golf Resort
Penina Hotel & Golf Resort sits within 360 acres of mature parkland gardens near Alvor, on the western Algarve. Home to the Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course, this five-star resort pairs storied golf with relaxed, classic hospitality. It is an easy base for combining serious golf with the beaches and nature reserves of the western coast.
Why golfers love it
- Sir Henry Cotton championship course
- Set in 360 acres of gardens
- Five-star Algarve golf resort
- Minutes from Alvor's beaches
The Golf
2 championship courses on your doorstep
Tap a course to explore the layout, the designer and what makes each round special.
Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course
Designed by five-time Open champion Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1966, this 18-hole, par-73 championship course is laid out across former rice paddies and threaded with streams, water hazards and thousands of mature trees. It has hosted the Portuguese Open several times and remains one of the Algarve's most storied layouts.
Holes
18
Par
73
Designer
Sir Henry Cotton
Other courses within reach on your trip
Stay & Leisure
Everything off the course, taken care of
Accommodation
The resort's elegantly appointed rooms and suites come with modern amenities and views over the pool, gardens or surrounding countryside. Interiors keep a classic, comfortable Algarve feel throughout.
Dining & Bars
Dining runs from international cuisine at the Sagres Restaurant to fine dining at Le Grill and Italian specialities at L'Arlecchino, backed by several bars and lounges.
Spa & Leisure
Beyond golf, guests enjoy a large outdoor pool, tennis courts and a fitness centre, while the Kangaroo Club keeps younger visitors entertained.
Resort facilities at a glance
Recommended Breaks
Handpicked breaks at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort
Indicative prices per golfer, twin share. Every trip is tailored to your group, dates and tee times.
3 Nights · 3 Rounds
2 x Sir Henry Cotton Championship, 1 x Penina Resort
5 Nights · 5 Rounds
3 x Sir Henry Cotton Championship, 2 x Penina Resort
Want a different length, dates or group size? Tell us what you're after and we'll build it around you.
Location
Getting there & what's nearby
Set just inland from Alvor on the western Algarve, the resort is roughly 50 minutes from Faro Airport and minutes from the coast at Praia dos Três Irmãos and Alvor.
Portimão, Lagos and the beaches of Alvor, along with the Ria de Alvor Nature Reserve, are all a short drive away.
Nearest airport
Faro International Airport (FAO)
Transfer time
About 50 minutes from Faro
Destination
Algarve, Portugal