FAQ's Salgados Golf
Where is Salgados Golf Club located?
Salgados Golf Club is located on Rua do Golfe, in Guia, Albufeira, in the Algarve, Portugal. The course sits on the flatlands behind the golden sands of Praia de Galé, close to Salgados Beach and the Salgados Lagoon Nature Reserve.
How many holes does Salgados Golf Club have?
Salgados Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course.
Is Salgados Golf Club suitable for all skill levels?
The course is designed with the seasoned golfer in mind and offers a technical, rewarding round. Relatively flat greens are balanced by water hazards, lagoons, and a prevailing ocean breeze, making it a challenge, and a favourite for golfers who enjoy testing their game.
How do I book a tee time at Salgados Golf Club?
Tee times can be booked directly online through the Salgados Golf Club booking platform, or by contacting the club by phone or email.
Can I book golf packages that combine accommodation and tee times?
Salgados Golf Club offers Stay & Play packages combining tee times with accommodation at on-site partner hotels, including The Westin Salgados Beach Resort, Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, and Algarve Marriott Salgados Golf Resort & Spa.
Do I need to be a hotel guest to play at Salgados Golf Club?
No. Tee times are available to all golfers, whether or not you’re staying at one of the on-site partner hotels. Golf-only bookings can be made directly through the tee time booking page.
What is included in a Stay & Play package?
Packages are tailor-made around your preferred tee times and accommodation, combining your hotel stay with golf course
access at Salgados Golf Club. Specific inclusions vary by hotel and package, contact the club or book online to see current options.
What facilities are available at Salgados Golf Club?
Salgados Golf Club offers a short game practice area, a putting green, chipping green, clubhouse, restaurant and
bar, golf shop, and equipment hire including buggies, manual trolleys, and golf clubs. There is also a state-of-the-art golf simulator room which allows you to play a full 18-hole round at iconic golf courses around the world, powered by the latest technology that tracks every swing.
Does Salgados Golf Club offer golf lessons?
Yes. Individual and group lessons are available with the club’s teaching professional, John Wood.
Can I hire golf equipment at Salgados Golf Club?
Yes. Buggies, manual trolleys, and golf clubs are all available to hire on-site.
Is there somewhere to eat at Salgados Golf Club?
Yes. The on-site restaurant and bar offer dining options for golfers before or after their round of golf.
How far is Salgados Golf Club from Faro Airport?
Salgados Golf Club is located in Albufeira, in the central Algarve, which is a straightforward drive from Faro Airport, making it a convenient base for a Portugal golf holiday.
What other golf courses are near Salgados Golf Club?
Salgados Golf Club is part of the wider Albufeira and central Algarve golf cluster, one of the highest concentrations of golf courses in Europe, making it easy to combine with other rounds during a multi-course golf holiday.
Is Salgados Golf Club close to the beach?
Yes. The course is situated directly behind Praia de Galé and Salgados Beach, with the Salgados Lagoon Nature Reserve bordering the course.
When is the best time to play golf in the Algarve?
The Algarve enjoys a mild climate and golf is playable year-round, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. Many golfers favour spring and autumn for milder temperatures, while winter remains a popular season for escaping colder climates elsewhere in Europe.
Is the Algarve a good destination for a golf holiday?
Yes. The Algarve is one of Europe’s most established golf destinations, and Portugal has been repeatedly recognised as such, including as World’s Best Golf Destination in both 2023 and 2025 World Golf Awards.
Can I organise a group or corporate golf event at Salgados Golf Club?
Yes. The club welcomes tournament and group enquiries. Details can be submitted through the tournament enquiry page, and the team can help tailor an event to your group’s needs.
Have a question that isn’t answered here? Contact Salgados Golf Club directly, and our team will be happy to help.