West Cliffs Golf Course Review

West Cliffs is the modern marquee course of Central Portugal’s Silver Coast. Designed by Cynthia Dye (Dye Designs) and opened in 2017, it has rapidly become one of the most discussed new courses in European golf — recognised for its dramatic Atlantic dune setting and innovative routing.

Course at a Glance

• Architect: Cynthia Dye
• Opened: 2017
• Holes: 18, par 72
• Style: Modern coastal links
• Location: Óbidos / Peniche, Silver Coast
• Distance from Lisbon Airport: 1 hour

What Makes West Cliffs Special

Dye’s design uses the dramatic Atlantic dune landscape with sweeping ocean views from many holes and contoured fairways that reflect the natural topography. The course feels more reminiscent of Bandon Dunes or Scottish links than typical Portuguese resort golf — exposed, scenic and modern in conception.

As one of the newest premium courses in Europe, West Cliffs has been widely covered in international golf media and quickly entered European Top 100 rankings. The wider Praia D’El Rey resort area includes accommodation, the sister Praia D’El Rey course (Cabell Robinson) and easy access to the medieval town of Óbidos.

For the Visiting Golfer

West Cliffs works best as:

• The marquee round of a Silver Coast trip
• A modern alternative to Algarve resort golf
• A bucket-list course for fans of modern dune architecture

Practical notes: book 2-3 weeks ahead. Pair with Praia D’El Rey for a 2-round Silver Coast day.

Related Pages

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