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Terras da Comporta
Comporta, Alentejo, Portugal
18 Holes · Par 71 · Green fees on request · Links
— About
About Terras da Comporta
Terras da Comporta is a coastal golf development on the Alentejo coast, south of Lisbon. David McLay Kidd, the architect behind Bandon Dunes, designed its Dunas course, a par-71, 18-hole layout that plays to about 7,268 yards. It is a modern links built on sandy ground among dunes, native vegetation and pines, with wide playing areas. The course is open to non-members, and the property has a driving range, practice greens, a pro shop and a restaurant.
- The Dunas course covers 84 hectares at the edge of the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve.
- It was named both World's Best New Golf Course and Europe's Best New Golf Course.
- A second course, Torre, was designed by Sergio Garcia.
- Irrigation uses treated wastewater, and the driving range runs to 310 meters.
History of Terras da Comporta
Espirito Santo launched the development, and it stalled after the 2014 collapse of Banco Espirito Santo. Vanguard Properties then revived it. The Dunas course officially opened in October 2023.
Signature holes at Terras da Comporta
The course is built around fairways that meander between dunes and clusters of native vegetation. Bunkering is bold and the green complexes are heavily contoured.
When to play Terras da Comporta
Dunas is a public course open to non-members. The driving range, pro shop and restaurant are all on the property.
Playing Terras da Comporta: tips
Contact the golf reception on +351 269 096 583 to arrange a round. The course is on Estrada N261 near Carvalhal. Several sets of tees are offered, so pick a length that suits your game on a course of more than 7,200 yards.
Visit Terras da Comporta
Estrada N261, 7570-779 Carvalhal, Portugal
Comporta, Alentejo, Portugal
— Facilities
Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Terras da Comporta
Can visitors play Dunas at Terras da Comporta?
Yes. The course is open to non-members and the public; contact the golf reception to arrange a tee time.
Who designed Terras da Comporta?
David McLay Kidd designed Dunas. Sergio Garcia designed the second course, Torre.
How far is Terras da Comporta from Lisbon?
It lies south of Lisbon on the Alentejo coast, in the Comporta area near Carvalhal.