Oitavos Dunes Golf Club

The Oitavos Dunes setting is highly dramatic, with magnificent views of the Sintra Mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and the westernmost point of continental Europe. We disturbed little of the environment as we routed the golf course in harmony with a piece of property sculpted by nature. Umbrella pines planted more than 50 years ago are a feature on many of the outward nine and the sand dunes preserved by the family over generations provide a true links experience. The course design is much like those found in the British Isles. Every hole is influenced by the winds from the Atlantic Ocean. This “Top 100 in the World” course was designed to maintain and preserve the unique characteristics of the land while taking care to protect the local flora and fauna. In so doing, we created Europe's first “Audubon Gold Signature Sanctuary” course.