Vila Nova de Cacela · Portugal · Algarve
Quinta da Ria Resort
Quinta da Ria Course
Quinta da Ria Course holds a recognized position in Algarve golf. A course bordering the Ria Formosa. Located in Vila Nova de Cacela, in the Algarve region, this course is set on a coastal parkland type terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Portugal, with its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Quinta da Ria Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, and territorial value.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,200 m · 2002
At a glance
Quinta da Ria Course holds a recognized position in Algarve golf. A course bordering the Ria Formosa. Located in Vila Nova de Cacela, in the Algarve region, this course is set on a coastal parkland type terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Portugal, with its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Quinta da Ria Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, and territorial value.
Geography & setting
Quinta da Ria Course is located in Vila Nova de Cacela, in the Algarve region, Portugal. The course unfolds within a coastal parkland terrain. This geographical understanding should be supplemented by details of the exact soil type, altitude, dominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Un parcours longeant la Ria Formosa.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, a par 72, and measures approximately 6200 meters from the reference tees. The course utilizes its coastal parkland environment to shape angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.quintadaria.com/