The Castro Marim Golfe & Country Club is located in the East Algarve just 5km from the Spanish border. Being just a short drive from both Faro and Seville airports, the resort is within easy reach of 2 interesting and different cultures whilst being set in peaceful and relaxing surroundings. The resort is set within 210 hectares of land and most of the properties have fantastic views of the countryside, golf course, river and sea.

The resort is one of the lowest density developments in Portugal and the feeling of space starts as soon as you enter the long driveway into the resort with the golf course and open land either side of you.

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The magnificent clubhouse is home to a bar, restaurant, fitness club and pro-shop. There is also the possibility to hire a room for a private function and the clubhouse also has one luxury suite which can be rented and is perfect for extra guest accommodation or a honeymoon suite. The suite has a private terrace which overlooks the golf course and the sea. There are 2 18 hole golf courses, a driving range and the resort will also feature a luxury hotel in the future. There is a private beach club just 5 minutes drive from the resort where you can enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.

The golf course at Castro Marim has a very relaxing setting in the peaceful atmosphere of the eastern Algarve and was in fact the first course to be built in this region, offering players beautiful views over the Atlantic Ocean, the River Guadiana and the nearby nature reserve. The design of the so-called "Atlantic Course" made use of the natural undulations of the hills and is sprinkled with many ornamental lakes. The fairways have been made with Bermuda grass, whilst the greens are made with the new Penn A4 grass. The course spans 6,250 metres and is a par 71.

From the very start, the overriding characteristics of this course are clear. At 375 meters downhill, the par 4 first may not appear too strenuous, but as you stand on the elevated tee you can soon see why it is rated stroke index 4. The fairway is narrow and lined with young umbrella pine trees. It drops away, but climbs to the elevated green. The contours of the land must be carefully kept in mind as you decide where to place your drive.

The par 5 fourth is a dog-leg left, but a good drive may reach the lake on the right side of the descending fairway. The second and approach shots are uphill and the green is well protected by a bunker, young pines and the falling lie of the land.

On the back nine, the eleventh - a par 4 of 323 meters - can be deceptive. Once again, a well struck drive may find the water protecting the green. This is a good hole, but it is brain not brawn that will secure you a par here. The par 3 seventeenth (130 meters) is almost always subject to onshore prevailing winds off the sea. With bunkers in front and a lake behind, think carefully about what club to take.

There are a range of properties available on the resort including 2 and 3 bedroom village houses currently under construction, 3 bedroom linked villas with private pools and large plots of over 2000m2 where you can build your dream home overlooking the golf course.

The linked villas provide spacious living areas with 3 ensuite bedrooms, large lounge/dining areas with fireplace, fitted kitchens and privte swimming pools with terraces for outdoor dining. Some villas are available with guaranteed rental packages making them ideal investment opportunities. Prices from 625,000 euros.

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The village houses are currently under construction and represent excellent value for properties located within a golf resort with prices starting from 325,000 euros. The houses will share a communal pool area and will benefit from high quality finishings and will include air conditioning, mosquito nets, under floor heating in bathrooms and air conditioning. There will be 61 village houses with 2 and 3 bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms.

The plots available are all over 2000m2 and have fantastic sea, golf, river or mountain views. This spacious plots enable you to build a good sized villa whilst retaining the land required to create a large well appointed garden. Prices from 800,000 euros.

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