Golf courses · Eastern Algarve

Quinta da Ria Academy Course

The Quinta da Ria Academy Course is a separate nine-hole pitch-and-putt layout at the Ria and Cima golf complex. It offers short-game practice and a smaller playing format for developing golfers. Its numbered course map distinguishes it from the driving range and other teaching facilities; visitor sessions should be arranged with the academy.

Vila Nova de Cacela, Vila Real de Santo António9-hole course

About the course

Quinta da Ria’s Academy Course adds a nine-hole pitch-and-putt option to a complex better known for its two full 18-hole courses. The operator’s course guide shows a separately numbered nine-hole layout beside Quinta de Cima, so this is a physical short course rather than a name for a driving-range lesson. Its scale makes it relevant to players developing their approach shots or to golfers who want a short session instead of another full-length round.

The wider academy provides a driving range, putting greens, tuition and a performance centre. Those training services are different bookings from a round on the short course, and visitors should describe what they want to do when contacting the golf team. The associated ROBINSON resort identifies paid short-course access for beginners without a playing licence, while member information includes Academy access as a benefit. Neither statement should be read as a guarantee of unrestricted walk-up access for every visitor. Arrange eligibility, the playing session and suitable equipment through the academy, particularly for families or groups whose members have different levels of golf experience.

Venue / resort
Quinta da Ria / DHM Golf
Course layout
Separate nine-hole pitch-and-putt course beside Quinta de Cima.
Also known as
Quinta da Ria Pitch & Putt

Planning your visit

  • Arrange visitor eligibility and a playing session with the golf academy.
  • Nine-hole pitch-and-putt course, separate from both 18-hole courses.
  • The associated hotel identifies paid short-course access for beginners without a playing licence; ask which arrangement applies to your visit.

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