Two Golf Awards for Portugal
Portugal received two prestigious awards from the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) at the International Golf Travel Market's 7th annual gala awards evening in Marbella, Spain.
Best European Golf Destination was awarded to the Lisbon Golf Coast
Best European Golf Resort was awarded to Praia D'el Rey, also on the Lisbon Golf Coast.
Lisbon Golf Coast incorporates Estoril and Sintra Golf Coast , Costa Azul Golfe and Oeste Golf and boasts 22 championship standard courses. According to the IAGTO, tourists to the region played, on average, three courses with 60% being frequent travellers and had played in the region before and more than half intended to return, with a staggering 99.8% of visitors recommending the region to play golf. Best European Golf Destination was previously awarded to the Lisbon Golf Coast in 2003 and also to the Algarve in 2006.
Praia D'El Rey Golf Course was designed by renowned American golf architect, Cabell B. Robinson, and is set in the sand dunes beside the Atlantic Ocean . This area has been a favourite with golfers for generations as the combination of challenging courses, mountain-top castles and elegant seaside resorts was favoured by European nobility.
The addition of the new five-star Marriot Golf and Beach Resort has provided a sophisticated and luxurious complex for holidays, weddings and conferences. Visitors can not only play golf on championship courses, but can explore the vibrant capital city, glamorous nightlife and beach activities.
Mr Jose Antonio Preto da Silva , Director at The Portuguese National Tourist Office comments;
“ We are delighted that the Lisbon Golf Coast has received these prestigious awards from IAGTO. Undoubtedly Portugal is well known for its golf courses and facilities and of course the beautiful climate, beaches and gastronomy.
When people think of golf in Portugal they may once have only thought of the Algarve , however the vibrant capital, Lisbon , is a gateway to some of Europe 's best golf. Also the glamorous areas of Sintra and Estoril, Óbidos and Sesimbra being only 30 minutes from the Portuguese capital, bring a new dimension to the term ‘golf coast' with its UNESCO heritage sites, vibrant city life and fine sandy beaches.
The second oldest golf club in Portugal is the Lisbon Sports Club, established in 1880 by British residents and since then the golf has only got better”.
For further information on Portugal and the Lisbon Golf Coast visit www.visitportugal.com
For further information about Praia D'El Rey Golf Course visit www.praia-del-rey.com
Best European Golf Destination was awarded to the Lisbon Golf Coast
Best European Golf Resort was awarded to Praia D'el Rey, also on the Lisbon Golf Coast.
Lisbon Golf Coast incorporates Estoril and Sintra Golf Coast , Costa Azul Golfe and Oeste Golf and boasts 22 championship standard courses. According to the IAGTO, tourists to the region played, on average, three courses with 60% being frequent travellers and had played in the region before and more than half intended to return, with a staggering 99.8% of visitors recommending the region to play golf. Best European Golf Destination was previously awarded to the Lisbon Golf Coast in 2003 and also to the Algarve in 2006.
Praia D'El Rey Golf Course was designed by renowned American golf architect, Cabell B. Robinson, and is set in the sand dunes beside the Atlantic Ocean . This area has been a favourite with golfers for generations as the combination of challenging courses, mountain-top castles and elegant seaside resorts was favoured by European nobility.
The addition of the new five-star Marriot Golf and Beach Resort has provided a sophisticated and luxurious complex for holidays, weddings and conferences. Visitors can not only play golf on championship courses, but can explore the vibrant capital city, glamorous nightlife and beach activities.
Mr Jose Antonio Preto da Silva , Director at The Portuguese National Tourist Office comments;
“ We are delighted that the Lisbon Golf Coast has received these prestigious awards from IAGTO. Undoubtedly Portugal is well known for its golf courses and facilities and of course the beautiful climate, beaches and gastronomy.
When people think of golf in Portugal they may once have only thought of the Algarve , however the vibrant capital, Lisbon , is a gateway to some of Europe 's best golf. Also the glamorous areas of Sintra and Estoril, Óbidos and Sesimbra being only 30 minutes from the Portuguese capital, bring a new dimension to the term ‘golf coast' with its UNESCO heritage sites, vibrant city life and fine sandy beaches.
The second oldest golf club in Portugal is the Lisbon Sports Club, established in 1880 by British residents and since then the golf has only got better”.
For further information on Portugal and the Lisbon Golf Coast visit www.visitportugal.com
For further information about Praia D'El Rey Golf Course visit www.praia-del-rey.com
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