Monte Rei Golf & Country Club
A private country club in the eastern hills, home to a celebrated golf course.
Our insider guide
Monte Rei sits in rolling hills above the eastern Algarve, with villas and suites around a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course.
The atmosphere is quiet and exclusive, with the beaches of Cacela Velha and Manta Rota a short drive away.
Highlights
- Jack Nicklaus signature golf
- Villas and suites
- Quiet, private setting
- Near Cacela Velha beaches
Dining
Several restaurants on the estate, from the clubhouse to fine dining.
A stay, imagined
Life at Monte Rei Golf & Country Club
Picture your arrival: your driver meets you at Faro Airport, the luggage is taken care of, and before long you are in Vila Nova de Cacela, where Monte Rei Golf & Country Club waits. A private country club in the eastern hills, home to a celebrated golf course.
Jack Nicklaus signature golf and villas and suites set the tone for the days ahead. Several restaurants on the estate, from the clubhouse to fine dining. It is a stay we recommend especially for golf, families, privacy seekers.
Beyond the hotel, Algarve unfolds at your own pace. The Algarve is Europe's sunniest coastline, with more than 300 days of sunshine a year. In the west, golden cliffs, grottoes and sea stacks frame hidden coves; in the east, the Ria Formosa lagoon shelters islands, flamingos and quiet fishing villages.
Signature experiences
What to do in and around Vila Nova de Cacela
Benagil sea caves
A private boat early in the morning to the famous caves.
Seven Hanging Valleys trail
A guided clifftop walk along one of Europe's finest coastal trails.
Ria Formosa islands
Boat trips to island beaches and lunch in Olhão or Tavira.
Championship golf
Tee times at Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and more.
A perfect day
A day in Algarve, with your driver
- Morning
Private boat to the Benagil caves.
- Midday
Seafood lunch overlooking a cove.
- Afternoon
Spa, pool or a round of golf.
- Evening
Dinner at one of the Algarve's starred restaurants.
Private chauffeur drive times
| Faro Airport | 20–60 min |
| Lisbon | 2 h 30 |
| Lagos–Tavira | 1 h 15 |
| Alentejo | 2 h |
Approximate times by private Mercedes-Benz, outside rush hour.
The Magik note
For serious golfers. We arrange tee times across the eastern Algarve.
How we include Monte Rei Golf & Country Club in your journey
Every Portugal Magik journey starts with a private Mercedes-Benz and driver for every transfer and day out. We then reserve this hotel, the restaurant tables and the experiences around it, and pair Algarve with Alentejo at an easy pace.
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Tell us your dates and wishes. We reserve the hotels, a private Mercedes-Benz with your own driver, and every table and experience in between.
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Independent editorial guide; Portugal Magik is not affiliated with Monte Rei Golf & Country Club. Details change and we confirm availability when planning.