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A perfect base for our 2025 week of sociable Solos Spring golf. The beachfront four-star Pestana Dom Joao is situated in the delightful resort of Alvor ideally located with easy access to the resort centre and the areas golf courses. A fantastic way to spend a week playing golf on the Algarve.
Handicap Players Only – WHS Handicap max 38 or below
Extras
1 x Alto Golf Course
1 x Silves Golf Course
2 x Vale da Pinta Golf Course
1 x Gramacho Golf Course
Handicap Index required
Starting Tee Times
3rd March 2025 Pestana Pinta Golf 09.36
4th March 2025 Pestana Alto Golf 10:12
5th March 2025 Pestana Silves Golf 10:30
7th March 2025 Pestana Gramacho Golf 09:36
8th March 2025 Pestana Pinta Golf 09:36
18 holes, 6,102m, Par 72
This well-known course is the last to be designed by the renowned Henry Cotton.
Located on the edge of the picturesque fishing village of Alvor and set amongst pine, fig and almond trees the delightful rolling fairways and elevated greens will test and reward players who enjoy thinking about their game.
Transfer Time : 6 mins
18 holes, 5,615 Par 70
With spectacular mountain views from most holes, this picturesque and well-designed course certainly offers a rewarding challenge and a test for all levels of golfers. Concentration is the name of the game from the outset where a drive at the opening hole has to flirt with water hazards on both flanks.
Transfer Time :25 mins
18 holes, 6,127m, Par 71
This fantastic parkland course designed by the highly respected American golf architect Ron Fream has 8 times consecutively hosted the European Seniors Tour Qualifying final, The Vale de Pinta golf is rightly respected not just for its playability and challenging layout but for outstanding levels of beauty and enjoyment which has earned its place as one of the best designed courses in the Algarve and Europe.
Transfer Time : 21 mins
18 holes, 6,107m, Par 72
Our week includes a round at this fantastically designed championship golf course with its 18 holes and 27 greens, plus the numerous different tee points will enable players to enjoy the same course time and time again but always with slightly different challenges. Following the success of Vale da Pinta, Ron Fream teamed up with the former world No 1 Nick Price to create this unique course where they managed to incorporate the traditional landscape by utilizing the natural stone outcrops, historical dry stone walling and existing ancient trees with some artfully sculpted lakes and bunkers.
Transfer Time : 21 mins
A perfect base for our week of sociable Spring golf. The beachfront Pestana Dom Joao is situated in the delightful resort of Alvor ideally situated with easy access to the resort centre and the areas golf courses.
Facilities include restaurant, bar, wi-fi, swimming pool including indoor pool, gym, Magic Spa with sauna, steam room, beauty and massage treatments available (local charge).
The inland view rooms include ensuite bathroom, flat screen TV, air conditioning, hair dryer, safe (payable locally), fridge, some with balcony.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The transfer time from Faro Airport to the hotel is approximately 55 minutes, depending on weather and traffic.
Starting Tee Times
5 rounds of organised golf 2 x Vale da Pinta, 1 x Pestana Silves, 1 x Alto Golf, 1 x Gramacho
3rd March 2025 Pestana Pinta Golf 09.36
4th March 2025 Pestana Alto Golf 10:12
5th March 2025 Pestana Silves Golf 10:30
7th March 2025 Pestana Gramacho Golf 09:36
8th March 2025 Pestana Pinta Golf 09:36
Clients will most probably find that their golf clubs are covered on their household insurance policy. Most policies cover a single item such as golf clubs for a period out of the country. However, clients should make very sure that they do have adequate cover for their equipment
Buggy, Trolley & Club Hire
Pestana Golf Courses only hire buggies on a first come first served basis. It is not possible to pre-book buggies unless a doctor’s certificate is presented.These must be requested and paid locally at the courses subject to availability.
Equipment rentals – prices are per unit per round and are subject to change without prior notice:
Pestana courses: Buggy 50,00euros /Electric Trolley 25,00euros / Pull Trolley 7,00euros (these must be requested and paid locally at the courses and are subject to availability)
World Handicap System (WHS )
Handicap Players Only – WHS Handicap 38 or lower
Handicap Index number is required at the time of booking Please advise our reservations team. Alternatively you can add this to the special requirements box on our booking page. If you have a certificate please ensure you take it with you on the trip, this enables the Tour Leader to assess everyone’s ability, so that rounds and competitions can be organised fairly. If you are uncertain about these requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to advise you. Handicap certificates are required
https://www.randa.org/WorldHandicapSystem
Golf Footwear
Golf shoes with soft spikes are required.
What to Wear
Golf attire during the day. We suggest smart casual for the evenings.
We advise you to use a light golf bag when packing your clubs. We suggest you wrap a towel round the neck of the clubs to protect them and stop them rattling around whilst in transit. It is also important to then place the bag and clubs in an outer carrying bag, which can be purchased from any good golf shop.
To enter Portugal or Madeira your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be:
less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport. If you renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. This could affect the requirement for your passport to be less than 10 years old.
A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. Please note that stays in other EU countries counts towards this 90 day period.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Portugal Foreign Advice
If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements.
Compulsory vaccinations: None.
All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change. You can also visit the travel health website for more information; Travel Health Portugal
We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, and hotel staff of €25.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on.
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Average Temperatures
| Month(s) | Highest temperature | Lowest temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16 °C | 6 °C |
| February | 18 °C | 7 °C |
| March | 21 °C | 9 °C |
| April | 23 °C | 11 °C |
| May | 25 °C | 14 °C |
| June | 28 °C | 17 °C |
| July - August | 32 °C | 19 °C |
| September | 29 °C | 17 °C |
| October | 25 °C | 14 °C |
| November | 20 °C | 11 °C |
| December | 17 °C | 9 °C |
“I’m sure you will enjoy it, I have been on three solos holidays to date and the people I’ve met have been great.”
“I’ve been travelling with Solos for nearly 20 years, on and off. The reason is for exactly what you want – you meet like minded people… and have loads of fun!”
“I’ve been on loads of trips with Solos over the years and can honestly say you will not regret booking your 1st one!”
“The feeling you have once you go away on your own is worth all the nerves before! I was so very anxious the first time but now having done it 4 times, I love it!”
