Penha Longa sits in the wooded southern hills of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, about 30 minutes from Lisbon. It has 27 holes by Robert Trent Jones Jr.: the 18-hole Atlantic Championship course and the nine-hole Monastery course. The Ritz-Carlton hotel at its centre makes it a strong base for a Lisbon-coast trip. On a clear day the Atlantic course looks down over Cascais and Estoril to the ocean.
Penha Longa green fees and tee times.
Visitors book through the resort’s golf booking page, choosing the Atlantic or Monastery course, the number of players and 9 or 18 holes. Live prices appear for the chosen date, and members see their own rates after logging in. The cancellation terms are strict: for groups of up to eight, a no-show or a cancellation within 14 days of the tee time is charged in full. Buggies, trolleys, rental clubs and range balls are hired separately. The hotel sells an unlimited golf package from €305 a night for one person or €360 for two, with breakfast and unlimited daily green fees. Golf directories list a handicap limit of 24, so carry your certificate.
The round, in perspective.
The Atlantic Championship opened in 1992 and hosted the Portuguese Open two years later. It returned in 1995 and again in 2010, when Thomas Bjørn won. Jones used the steep contours of the hills, so few holes are flat and every hole plays differently. Expect uphill approaches, sidehill lies and greens set into slopes, with views towards Cascais, Estoril and the sea. The Monastery course opened in 1995. It is a nine-hole loop with less movement in the ground, narrow fairways and fast greens. It suits a late-afternoon game or a warm-up round. The Penha Longa Golf Club was founded in 1992 and has more than 100 members.
Make the trip work.
Because the Atlantic course is hilly, most visitors hire a buggy, so add that to your budget. The 14-day cancellation rule means you should fix your Penha Longa date first and plan flexible days around it. If you are staying at the hotel, the unlimited package lets you add Monastery holes the same afternoon. Allow time for the steep drive between the hotel, clubhouse and first tee.
Lisbon airport is about 35 km away, around 30 minutes by car on the A16 and A5. Sintra’s historic centre is about 15 minutes north, and Cascais about 15 minutes south. Trains from Lisbon reach Sintra and Cascais, but you will need a taxi from either station.
The Ritz-Carlton, Penha Longa Resort is on the estate, with rooms, suites, a spa and several restaurants. The golf club has its own clubhouse and pro shop. For a town base, Sintra has guesthouses and quintas among its palaces, and Cascais has seafront hotels within 15 minutes. Lisbon works if you want city evenings.
Make a trip of it.
Oitavos Dunes and Quinta da Marinha are about 20 minutes away on the coast, and Estoril Golf Club is closer still. Belas Clube de Campo is a good inland option north of Lisbon. Off the course, Sintra’s Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and the Moorish Castle are a short drive away; go early to beat the crowds. Cabo da Roca is 25 minutes west.
Find your season.
Sintra’s hills are often cooler and mistier than the coast, even in summer, so an early start may begin in cloud. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable months for hill golf on foot or in a buggy. Winter is mild but wetter, and the hotel’s unlimited golf package makes it easy to wait for a dry afternoon.
It has 27 holes, all designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The 18-hole Atlantic Championship opened in 1992, and the nine-hole Monastery course opened in 1995. You can book either through the resort’s golf booking page.
What is the cancellation policy at Penha Longa?
For bookings of up to eight players, a no-show or a cancellation within 14 days of the tee time is charged at 100 per cent. Larger groups usually have separate terms, so confirm them in writing.
Does Penha Longa have a golf package for hotel guests?
Yes. The Ritz-Carlton’s unlimited golf package starts at €305 a night for one person or €360 for two. It includes breakfast and unlimited daily green fees, while buggies, rentals and range balls cost extra.
Has Penha Longa hosted the Portuguese Open?
Yes. The Atlantic course staged it in 1994, two years after opening, and again in 1995 and 2010. Phillip Price won in 1994, Adam Hunter in 1995 and Thomas Bjørn in 2010.
Last checked 4 October 2026. This is an independent planning guide, not a first-hand review or a booking service. Check live availability, access, fees and travel details with the operator before booking. Airport suggestions are starting points for route planning.
