The five-star Evolutee Hotel at Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort holds a clifftop position on Portugal’s Silver Coast, just minutes from the beach and within easy reach of the medieval town of Óbidos. Its 36 guest rooms come with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, mini-bar, espresso machine and a private balcony overlooking the Lagoa de Óbidos — Portugal’s largest lagoon — and the Atlantic beyond. A Kobe Steak & Sushi Restaurant, three bars and a spa with heated indoor pool, sauna and Turkish bath complete the picture.
The Seve Ballesteros championship course has hosted the Open de Portugal on the European Challenge Tour multiple times, and the conditioning lives up to that pedigree year-round. Bent-grass greens run true, a full practice range and golf academy are available on site, and caddy hire can be arranged. Packages can combine Royal Óbidos with Praia D’El Rey, West Cliffs, Bom Sucesso and Campo Real, with shuttle transfers often included.
A valid handicap certificate and soft spikes are required on the course. The clubhouse terrace, looking out over the lagoon and the Atlantic, is one of the finest spots for a post-round drink anywhere on the Lisbon Coast — and the resort’s unhurried, attentive atmosphere makes it as much a retreat as a golf destination.
