Golf courses · Central Algarve

Ombria Golf Course

Ombria is an 18-hole course in the inland Loulé landscape near Querença. The par 71 design uses existing trees and river valleys, offering a countryside alternative to the coastal resort courses. Its buggy-only policy is an important planning detail, and visitor tee times are offered through the official golf operation.

Querença, Loulé18-hole course

About the course

Ombria Golf Course lies in the countryside near Querença, north of Loulé. The 18-hole, par 71 Jorge Santana da Silva layout works around established trees and river landscapes, offering an inland Algarve round away from the coastal resort setting. It can suit visitors who want golf as part of a Loulé or barrocal-based stay, with the landscape itself forming part of the day. The course is at the Ombria resort rather than in Querença village or central Loulé, so use its golf arrival location when planning transport.

The operator offers direct tee-time booking and specifies that the course is buggy-only. Green-fee arrangements include a shared buggy under its published rules, so players should discuss any particular mobility or sharing requirements when reserving. Each golfer must have their own bag and clubs; sharing sets is not permitted. The golf operation lists putting and chipping greens, locker rooms, a bag-drop service and a clubhouse with food and drinks. A reservation is valid once confirmed by the golf team, and smaller parties may be combined into groups. Plan the journey to Ombria itself rather than the centre of Loulé.

Venue / resort
Ombria Algarve / Viceroy at Ombria Algarve
Course layout
18-hole, par 71 course by Jorge Santana da Silva; buggy-only operation.
Also known as
Ombria Algarve Golf

Planning your visit

  • Buggy-only course; published green-fee arrangements include a shared buggy.
  • Each player must use their own clubs and golf bag.
  • Published maximum handicaps are 28 for men and 36 for women.
  • Reservation confirmation and golf dress rules are required.

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