Vila Nova de Cacela · Portugal · Algarve
Quinta da Ria Resort
Quinta de Cima Course
Quinta de Cima Course holds a recognised place in Algarve golf. It is the resort's second course. Located in Vila Nova de Cacela, in the Algarve region, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways weave between trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Portugal, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Quinta de Cima Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial value.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,500 m · 2002
At a glance
Quinta de Cima Course holds a recognised place in Algarve golf. It is the resort's second course. Located in Vila Nova de Cacela, in the Algarve region, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways weave between trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Portugal, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Quinta de Cima Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial value.
Geography & setting
Quinta de Cima Course is located in Vila Nova de Cacela, in the Algarve region of Portugal. The course unfolds within a wooded park where the lines of play are drawn between trees, bunkers, and water features. This geographical description should be complemented by the exact nature of the soil, the altitude, the prevailing exposure, the winds, the vegetation, the visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Le second parcours du resort.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, a par 72, and measures approximately 6500 metres from the championship tees. The course leverages its parkland environment to shape the angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.quintadaria.com/