Quinta de Cima – a classic in Algarve returning to its best
When you think of golf in eastern Algarve, Quinta de Cima is always on the list. The golf course is known as the more challenging sister course to Quinta da Ria – at the moment it is in a phase of recovery and transformation. All images are from 29 September 2025 – except for the fully brown one which is …
When you think of golf in eastern Algarve, Quinta de Cima is always on the list. The golf course is known as the more challenging sister course to Quinta da Ria – at the moment it is in a phase of recovery and transformation. All images are from 29 September 2025 – except for the fully brown one which is from the last day the golf course was open (May 2025) before work began on it.
New greens that elevate your golfing experience.
The old greens from 2001 have been replaced with brand new bentgrass greens. After a summer of rest, they are now immaculate – fast, level and perfect. It is almost worth playing Cima just for the greens. There is nothing to blame if you miss here; every blade of grass lies exactly where it should, like a green saloon floor.
Fairways and rough – strong recovery.
Cima still bears the marks of the major work in spring, when the fairway was scalped to make way for new life. In May the ground lay brown and scarred, like a wound in the landscape. Now, after the summer, we see how the golf course slowly heals. Fairways are patchy, in places a blend of sand and new stretches of grass. Some areas are fine, many others less appealing – but everything is playable. The rough is recovering, and some areas are marked as MUA.
Bunkers and tee areas in top condition
All bunkers have had a thorough makeover and are in better condition than ever. The tee areas are firm, level and green – a perfect start to every hole.
What can you expect going forward?
Cima is a golf course on its way back – but is not quite there yet. The green comeback happens step by step, and there is something touching about following this journey. Right now the golf course may not be worth its full price, but we hope to work out an offer whilst Cima is not in the complete condition it should be.
For play at Quinta de Cima and Quinta da Ria, a special voucher is used. Contact head office for prices and book your tee times as usual in the app!
Last updated 30 September
