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Óbidos & the Silver Coast in Portugal — header

Portugal

Óbidos & the Silver Coast

Courses
4
Best for
Links-minded
Airport
LIS

Óbidos & the Silver Coast — overview

Óbidos & the Silver Coast is Portugal's Atlantic-golf escape, about an hour north of Lisbon. West Cliffs supplies the raw dune-and-wind round, Praia D’El Rey blends pines with seaside holes, and Royal Óbidos adds Seve Ballesteros' more elevated, rolling championship design. Stay near the courses, then trade the resort for medieval Óbidos, seafood on the coast and the surf towns around Peniche and Nazaré.

Courses
4 courses
Best months
March – June, September – October
Ideal length
4–6 nights
From airport
60–75 min

Golf Courses at Óbidos & the Silver Coast

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West Cliffs Golf Links
2017 World Travel Awards Best New Golf Course01 / 04

Portugal · Course 1

West Cliffs Golf Links

Holes
18
Par
72
Yards
6,931
Est.
2017

Cynthia Dye McGarey's West Cliffs is a true Atlantic-edge course routed through dunes, coastal scrub and pockets of pine above Portugal's Silver Coast. Opened in 2017, the par-72 asks players to manage wind, uneven stances and exposed approaches rather than overpower the land. It is the area's most natural-feeling, links-influenced round and the essential counterpoint to nearby Praia D'El Rey.

Praia D'El Rey Golf Course
Berlengas Islands views02 / 04

Portugal · Course 2

Praia D'El Rey Golf Course

Holes
18
Par
73
Yards
7,100
Est.
1997

Praia D'El Rey Golf Course combines pine-framed inland holes with a dramatic run through Atlantic dunes on the back nine. Cabell B. Robinson's 1997 design is a par 73, where deep bunkering, sloping greens and coastal wind make club selection just as important as length. The mixture of parkland and seaside golf makes it one of the most varied rounds on Portugal's Silver Coast.

Royal Óbidos Golf Course
Open de Portugal host venue03 / 04

Portugal · Course 3

Royal Óbidos Golf Course

Holes
18
Par
72
Yards
7,318
Est.
2012

Royal Óbidos is Seve Ballesteros' final course design, a par-72 championship layout set on rolling ground above the Óbidos Lagoon and the Atlantic. The route moves from wooded, inland holes to water-affected coastal terrain, with the second and third holes providing the course's early risk-and-reward sequence. It is a thoughtful strategic complement to the rawer dunes at West Cliffs.

Guardian Bom Sucesso Golf
Donald Steel parkland design04 / 04

Portugal · Course 4

Guardian Bom Sucesso Golf

Holes
18
Par
72
Yards
6,822
Est.
2008

Guardian Bom Sucesso Golf is Donald Steel's strategic parkland course beside the Óbidos Lagoon, with broad playing corridors, defined bunkering and greens that reward the correct angle of approach. Opened in 2008, the par-72 layout offers a calmer inland contrast to the destination's exposed Atlantic courses. It works especially well as a fourth round on an extended Silver Coast golf itinerary.

Trip Packages at Óbidos & the Silver Coast

Starting points. Everything is built around your dates, group size, and the courses you want to play.

Silver Coast Atlantic Golf Escape

A four-night, three-round itinerary centered on West Cliffs, Praia D’El Rey and Royal Óbidos, with a beach-resort base and one open afternoon for Óbidos or the coast.

Lisbon & Silver Coast Golf Week

A six-night itinerary pairing a Lisbon city stay with three Silver Coast rounds. Start in the capital for dining and neighborhoods, then move north for the Atlantic courses and a slower final stretch.

Óbidos & the Silver Coast in Portugal — golf lifestyle

What to Expect at Óbidos & the Silver Coast

Why visit

This is the best Portugal golf destination for players who want the courses to feel connected to the Atlantic rather than a resort strip. West Cliffs is the headline: Cynthia Dye routed it through natural dunes and coastal vegetation with the ocean visible on every hole. Five minutes away, Praia D’El Rey provides the broader contrast of pine forest, bunkering and seaside links holes, while Royal Óbidos brings a Seve Ballesteros design with a more elevated, inland start and views toward Óbidos Lagoon. The three courses are close enough to play from one base, which leaves time for the walled town of Óbidos, beach restaurants and a proper day away from golf.

Accommodations

Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort is the most straightforward golf base, with West Cliffs and Praia D’El Rey within the same coastal pocket. Royal Óbidos works well for apartment or villa stays, especially for groups that want more space and a quieter resort setting.

Resort amenities

The area is designed for an uncomplicated stay-and-play setup: Praia D’El Rey and West Cliffs are five minutes apart, and Royal Óbidos is a short transfer away. Expect resort restaurants, practice areas, beach access, apartment and villa inventory, and enough space for the group to slow the trip down between rounds.

  • Three-course Atlantic rotation
  • Resort and villa accommodation
  • Practice facilities and clubhouses
  • Beach access and coastal dining
  • Private airport and course transfers
Where to stay

3 hand-picked stays.

Each property is selected for proximity to the next round, the kind of evening that fits a long golf trip, and the feel we want for the group.

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Resort01 / 03

Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort

Resort room, suite or villa

The most straightforward base for the destination, with Praia D’El Rey on property and West Cliffs only minutes away. It works especially well for groups that want a traditional beach-resort setup around their golf.

The natural single-base choice for a first Silver Coast golf trip.

Included in package
Villa02 / 03

The Village by Praia D’El Rey

Two- to four-bedroom apartment, townhouse or villa

Apartment and villa accommodation near Praia D’El Rey that gives buddy groups and families more room, kitchen space and a less hotel-like rhythm without leaving the golf area.

Best for groups wanting shared living space near the course rotation.

Included in package
Resort03 / 03

Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort

Apartment, townhouse or villa

A quieter resort and apartment base above Óbidos Lagoon, suited to travelers who want Royal Óbidos on the doorstep and a more residential setting after golf.

A strong option for a split stay or a villa-led group itinerary.

Included in package

Plan Your Trip to Óbidos & the Silver Coast

Getting there

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is the main gateway, roughly 60–75 minutes by road depending on the resort and traffic. Private transfers work well for a single-base trip; a rental car gives more freedom for Óbidos, Peniche, Nazaré and the wider Silver Coast.

Best time to visit

March through June and September through October are the strongest windows for mild weather, firm conditions and fewer summer beach crowds. July and August are warmer and busier; winter can be excellent but should be planned with flexibility for Atlantic wind and rain.

Who it's best for

Links-minded golfers, couples and smaller groups who want high-quality Atlantic golf with a quieter, more characterful Portugal stay than a large resort corridor.

Address
Óbidos and Praia D’El Rey, Leiria, Portugal
Course details
A compact Atlantic-golf region built around West Cliffs, Praia D’El Rey and Royal Óbidos, with links, pine-forest and rolling inland terrain in one route.
Location
Portugal's Atlantic coast, north of Lisbon
Nearest airport
Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS)
Trip style
Coastal
Best for
Links-minded golfers, Couples, Small groups, Scenic golf

Frequently Asked Questions about Óbidos & the Silver Coast

What are the best months for a Silver Coast golf trip?

March through June and September through October are the best windows for mild weather, firm turf and a quieter resort rhythm. Winter golf can be very good, but Atlantic wind and rain make flexibility more important than it is in the Algarve.

How many nights do you need for Óbidos and the Silver Coast?

Four nights is enough for West Cliffs, Praia D’El Rey and Royal Óbidos without rushing. Five or six nights gives the group time for an arrival-day settle-in, Óbidos, Peniche or Nazaré, and an optional extra round.

Which Silver Coast golf courses should I prioritize?

West Cliffs, Praia D’El Rey and Royal Óbidos are the essential three. West Cliffs is the pure Atlantic-links experience, Praia D’El Rey pairs dunes with pine forest, and Royal Óbidos adds Seve Ballesteros' more elevated championship design.

Should I stay at Praia D’El Rey or Royal Óbidos?

Praia D’El Rey is the simplest base for a first trip because it keeps the Marriott, Praia D’El Rey and West Cliffs tightly connected. Royal Óbidos is a good alternative for an apartment or villa-led stay, especially for a group that values space and quieter evenings.

Which airport is best for Óbidos and the Silver Coast?

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is the main gateway, typically 60 to 75 minutes away by road. The area is close enough to Lisbon for a combined city-and-coast itinerary, but it works just as well as a direct resort arrival.

Is Óbidos and the Silver Coast good for non-golfers?

Yes, particularly for travelers who prefer town, beach and coastal scenery to a busy resort strip. Medieval Óbidos, the coast around Peniche, Nazaré, spa time and beach walks give non-golfers a strong parallel itinerary.

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Praia d'El Rey, Óbidos, Portugal

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