Praia D’El Rey Golf Course Review

Praia D’El Rey is one of the Silver Coast’s most established golf venues. Designed by Cabell Robinson and opened in 1997, it offers a layout that alternates between coastal links holes and inland pine forest — a combination that earned it consistent place in European course rankings.

Course at a Glance

• Architect: Cabell Robinson
• Opened: 1997
• Holes: 18, par 73
• Style: Mixed coastal / parkland
• Location: Óbidos, Silver Coast
• Distance from Lisbon Airport: 1 hour

What Makes Praia D’El Rey Special

Robinson’s design transitions between two contrasting environments — the open, coastal duneland holes early and late in the round, and the wooded inland holes in the middle. The variety keeps the round interesting; the contrast between holes is one of the course’s distinctive features.

The wider Praia D’El Rey resort includes a Marriott hotel, on-site accommodation and now the modern sister course West Cliffs. The resort works well for short-break golf-and-culture trips, with Óbidos’s medieval centre 20 minutes away.

For the Visiting Golfer

Praia D’El Rey works best as:

• A Silver Coast staple, paired with West Cliffs
• A scenic-but-accessible round for varied handicaps
• Part of a short Silver Coast + Lisbon trip from the UK

Practical notes: book 2-3 weeks ahead. Combine with West Cliffs for a 2-round day; stay at the Marriott Praia D’El Rey for on-site comfort.

Related Pages

• Central Portugal — Silver Coast Golf Guide
• Top 15 Best Golf Courses in Portugal