Quinta da Barca Golf Club

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Golf Course

District: Braga > Esposende > Gemeses > Quinta da Barca

Location

The Quinta da Barca Golf Club is located in Gemeses, a locality in Esposende, within the Quinta da Barca area. Its setting is marked by its proximity to the Cávado River, extending across a landscape that combines wooded areas with the characteristic openness of the riverbanks. Its position in Lugar da Barca do Lago offers a calm environment, with views over the natural surroundings that define this region of the district of Braga.

Course Layout and Challenge

The nine-hole golf course, with a total par of 31, offers a length of over 1800 meters. Despite a layout that might seem relaxed at first glance, it demands a strategic approach from those who play it. For those seeking a full 18-hole round, the course can be played twice using alternative tees, adding an extra dimension to the challenge of each shot. Its undulating greens, strategically placed bunkers, and the presence of three lakes contribute to a playing experience that appeals to thought and precision.

Landscape Integration

The golf course seamlessly integrates into the surrounding landscape, offering a varied visual experience throughout the round. It begins in a wooded area, where the fairways meander through pine trees until the fifth hole. From this point, the scenery transforms, opening up to the banks of the Cávado River. This transition provides wide views and a sense of space. Holes such as the sixth, which follows the river's course, the eighth, with its dog-leg protected by a lake and its proximity to the Cávado waters, or the ninth, which begins with a shot over the river, highlight the natural beauty of the location and its harmonious fusion with the course design.

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