Porto Santo Golf Course

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Golf Course

District: Madeira > Porto Santo > Vila Baleira > Lapeira

Location

Located in the Lapeira area, in the locality of Vila Baleira, municipality of Porto Santo, this golf course benefits from a position that harmonizes with the island's natural landscape. The site offers open views to the ocean and integrates into an environment characterized by the presence of coastal dunes and unique basalt cliff formations, typical of Porto Santo's coastline.

A Master's Legacy

The Porto Santo Golf Course was designed by Severiano Ballesteros, a prominent figure in international golf. Ballesteros's project for this course sought to fuse the technical challenge of the sport with the surrounding natural beauty, resulting in a course that is both a test of skill for golfers and a scenic journey through the golden island.

The Course and Natural Landscape

With an 18-hole, par 72 course, the course is distinctive for the way it adapts to the natural terrain. Its layout is divided into two main sections, each with unique characteristics: the northern area, marked by the imposing cliffs, and the southern area, which extends through dunes and water features, demanding a more tactical and precise game. These natural elements are an intrinsic part of the experience, complementing the sporting challenges with a scenic environment.

Dedicated Practice Areas

For those who wish to improve their skills or warm up before hitting the course, the venue provides specific infrastructure for golf practice. It is possible to use the driving range to practice long-distance shots, the putting green for practicing the final touches on the hole, and the chipping green, dedicated to shorter, delicate shots around the green.

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