The Silver Coast’s reputation as one of Portugal's leading golf destinations has been further enhanced after two courses were listed at the top of Golf World's Top 100 Best-Value…
The Silver Coast’s reputation as one of Portugal's leading golf destinations has been further enhanced after two courses were listed at the top of Golf World's Top 100 Best-Value Courses in Continental Europe ranking.
West Cliffs claimed the coveted number one position, while sister course Praia D'El Rey was ranked number five, positioning the Silver Coast the only destination to feature two courses inside the top five. The ranking evaluates the relationship between course quality and green fee, identifying the destinations that deliver the strongest overall golfing experience relative to price.
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The recognition further reinforces the growing appeal of Portugal's Silver Coast, where outstanding golf is complemented by luxury accommodation and authentic Portuguese hospitality. Situated less than ten kilometres apart and just one hour north of Lisbon, West Cliffs and Praia D'El Rey sit at the heart of an increasingly compelling golf destination.
Since opening in 2017, West Cliffs has rapidly established itself as one of Europe’s most acclaimed modern golf courses. Designed by Cynthia Dye and carved sensitively through the natural coastal dunes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the course is defined by dramatic elevation changes, spectacular ocean vistas and a strategic challenge that has earned international recognition. Widely regarded by travelling golfers as one of the most striking courses created in the 21st century, West Cliffs will celebrate its tenth anniversary in 2027.
Nearby, Praia D’El Rey, designed by Cabell B. Robinson, has been a cornerstone of Portuguese golf for almost three decades. Consistently ranked among the country’s finest courses, its distinctive layout combines spectacular links-style holes running alongside the Atlantic with inland stretches framed by pine forest, creating a varied and memorable test of golf. The wider Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort was also named Portugal’s Best Golf Hotel in 2024 and 2025, further underlining its standing as one of the country’s leading golf destinations ahead of the course’s 30th anniversary in 2027.
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Tiago Monteiro, Golf Sales Director at Praia D'El Rey, said: “This recognition goes far beyond price. It reflects the exceptional quality of our championship courses, year-round conditioning, spectacular natural setting and the standards of service our guests experience from the moment they arrive.
“As international demand for high-quality golf travel continues to grow, recognition such as this gives us an important platform to showcase everything the Silver Coast has to offer and further establish the region among Europe’s must-visit golfing destinations.”
Famed for its rugged coastline, sandy beaches and ancient towns, Portugal’s Silver Coast – an area around 240km long that stretches between Lisbon and Porto – enjoys moderate temperatures all year round. Situated within a ten kilometre radius of each other on a stretch of land just an hour north of Lisbon, Praia D’El Rey, West Cliffs, Royal Óbidos Scenic Resort and Guardian Bom Sucesso Golf have officially begun working together to help establish the region as the perfect destination for golf.
For more details and to book, visit www.praia-del-rey.com or www.westcliffs.com