Golf

Dom Pedro Millennium Course . Martin Hawtree extended an existing 9-hole layout to create this visitor-friendly course. It shares the umbrella pine tree backdrop common to the other Vilamoura courses but is a little shorter in length. Reservations are advised. Caminho da Fonte do Ulme, Vilamoura, Faro, 8125-406. 289 310 188; www.dompedrogolf.com. From €82.

Dom Pedro Old Course. One of the great golf courses of Europe, this Frank Pennink–designed course is widely regarded as the best of the local layouts because of its subtle routing and challenging holes. Umbrella pines line the fairways, and the crack of ball on timber is almost a signature tune on this famous course. The maximum handicap for men is 28 and for women 36. Volta do Medronho, Vilamoura, Faro, 8125-548. 289 310 341; www.dompedrogolf.com. From €92. Reservations essential.