A landmark of the Algarve, Penina Hotel & Golf Resort stands near Portimão with a heritage that stretches back to the course’s founding by Sir Henry Cotton. The five-star hotel’s 196 guest rooms all feature air conditioning, high-speed internet, satellite TV, mini-bar and private balcony, and the resort is well supplied with five restaurants and two bars — enough variety to satisfy guests staying for a week or more. The atmosphere is established and comfortable rather than showy, the kind of place where guests return year after year.
Three courses sit on the estate: the Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course, the Resort Course and the Academy Course. The Championship layout carries real history and rewards careful club selection and course management — mid-to-low handicappers will find plenty to think about, while higher handicappers can make sensible use of the multiple tee options. Having three courses on site adds genuine flexibility, particularly for longer stays or groups with mixed playing abilities.
Penina is just five kilometres from both Portimão and Lagos, and only four kilometres from Alvor Beach, with a shuttle service connecting guests to the shore. For a Portimão golf break that delivers substance, history and reliable Algarve conditions, this resort remains one of the region’s most dependable choices.
