Algarve Golf: New golf course in Silves
As one of the most popular pastimes in the Algarve is playing golf, the news came with a rush of excitement, as there is intense talk of a new golf course in Silves.
The Algarve has been the (un)crowned capital of world wide golf. International tournaments, contests and golfing holidays are all organized here, by the sunny, mild shores of the Atlantic Ocean, in a dreamy landscape, swayed by the gentle breeze. The destination is appealing and accounts for the great popularity of Portugal among the British, the Dutch or the French, passionate by this regal sport.
There are dozens of internationally acclaimed golf courses in Portugal and particularly in the Algarve, in cities like Albufeira, Portimao, Quinta do Lago, Lagos or Alvor. Names like Millenium, Morgado, O’Connor or Victoria definitely ring a bell to those passionate about golf!
Exciting News for Algarve Golf: New golf course in Silves
Silves already has a big golf course: Silves Golf, but with talk of building a new one having reached the phase of public consultation in the Silves council, the city must get prepared to welcome more golfers and tourists altogether.
The name of the new course is Campo de Golfe da Feitoria Fenícia. The submitted project describes an 18-hole golf course and a great club-house with the associated area and parking lots, covering a total 61.90 hectares in and around the Silves land.
Certainly, the building of this new venue will bring substantial revenue, boosting the local economy, but public consultation is meant to raise awareness about the impact the new golf course will have over the society and environment.
Feitoria Fenícia Lda endeavor to shed some light on their own website, describing the activities of their (yet unbuilt) project: sports, agri-tourism, construction of a hotel and establishments, buying and selling of property.
The building spot is just west of Silves, towards the south of the EN124, beyond Parque Ribeirinho, easily accessible by car or using a private golf transfer.
