West Cliffs Golf Links
West Cliffs opened in June 2017, designed by Cynthia Dye McGarey, niece of the legendary Pete Dye, as the sister course to neighbouring Praia D'El Rey on Portugal's Silver Coast. Laid out across 200 hectares of dune land an hour north of Lisbon, it was named World's Best New Course the year it opened, and the reputation has held.
The Atlantic is visible from every hole, alongside views of the Berlengas Islands and Óbidos Lagoon. The terrain is genuinely hilly, so a buggy is more sensible than optional. Highlights include a Redan-style par-3 5th and a blind, cross-hazard par-5 7th that demands a bold second shot over hidden trouble, building to a strong closing par-4 18th. Even the tee markers are distinctive here: five numbered options, from 47 up to 63, rather than the usual colours.
Facilities include a driving range, resident professionals, a glass-walled clubhouse restaurant with ocean views, and a locker room. Guest feedback consistently ranks this among the best courses on the Silver Coast. Pair it with Praia D'El Rey next door for one of Portugal's strongest two-course stops, and book both through Tee Times.
Reception: Everyday from 8:00am to 6:00pm
Golf Clubs: yes
With driving range
Trolleys: yes
With locker room
Pro Shop: Everyday from 8:00am to 6:00pm
Golf Lessons: yes
With putting greenWest Cliffs Golf Links - latest comments and reviews
Toby Davies
2026-10-07
One of the most beautiful courses we've played on. Outstanding.
Simon Kaye
2026-10-05
Great course and F&B
Richard White
2026-09-29
Great course which is very challenging off the back tees and greens which are very tricky. Great clubhouse, excellent food, great experience !
James Penny
2026-09-27
First class set up with superb views and some wonderful holes. Only let down by the 3rd hole that seems to be part of a building site. you should select tees that suit you as some of the back ones have long carries and change the hole completely. The 16th is a classic example. 18th provides a wonderful finish. Encountered friendly staff off course and during our game.
David Bryant
2026-09-27
A very challenging golf course in the wind. In excellent condition with some fantastic holes.
Paul Owen Davies
2026-09-22
West Cliffs is a real test of golf. Some holes are not for the ‘faint hearted’ but if you are seasoned golfer, the course is fantastically rewarding.
John Ellis
2026-09-15
Golf course was interesting. Elevation changes were challenging and beautiful. Ocean views plentiful. Conditions were 8 out of 10. Not terribly polished but decent. Staff was very on top of pace of play, which I love. Two problems, lady at the desk was downright unfriendly. Every question was “no”. We wanted a buggy. “None were available” Yet every time we passed the clubhouse there were 5 or 6 sitting there. It is a super tough walk to not have buggies. Golf was an 8.5. Registration was a 4.
Stuart Robinson
2026-08-24
We played West Cliffs last and were looking forward to this the most of the 3 courses we played. However, recent course maintenance had meant the greens were still in recovery and did not look or play particularly well. Service was great from the pro shop, on course buggy service to the bar afterwards. Play was extremely slow, we were waiting for every shot. The group in front were a 3 ball sharing one buggy and if they had official handicaps I would be very surprised. I will definitely return, the layout of the course is great and the views are amazing on most holes, I think to avoid slow play book an early or late tee time and avoid peak periods.
Chris Taylor
2026-07-31
Great course, stunning views (mainly holes 10-18) and you really have to think about each shot and not just hit n hope
Jonathon Harbridge
2026-07-20
Amazing course
Frank Haidinger
2026-07-14
Experience on driving range was better than last time.
Teeboxes and fairway have been in good shape. The greens have been sanded recently (today or yesterday?). So the greens played very slow and inconsistent.
Staff in restaurant is very quick and responsive - far better than in Praia del Rey.
Alfonso Villar
2026-07-13
Un campo muy bonito pero puede ser desesperante si no vas recto.
Tecnicals
*Links Course -
*Links -
*Coastal -
*Gentle Steep -
*Montain -
*Regulation (18 Holes) -
*Bushes -
*Sandy -
*Bunkers/Sand Traps -
*Water Hazards -
*Undulated -
*Signature Hole - the 18th , a great par 4
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