Championship resort course · Monte Rei Golf & Country Club, Eastern Algarve, Portugal
Monte Rei North Course
Monte Rei North is a premium Jack Nicklaus Signature course in Portugal’s Eastern Algarve, set between the Serra do Caldeirão mountains and the Atlantic. It is a strategic, scenic course rather than a simple resort layout: wide-looking holes, demanding approach shots, significant elevation changes a
AT A GLANCE
Plan your round
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus Signature Design
- Opened
- 2007
- Par
- 72
- Length
- About 7,182 yardsChampionship tees
- Setting
- Eastern AlgarveBetween mountains and Atlantic coast
- Airport
- Faro AirportAbout 40 minutes by car
KNOW THE COURSE
What to know
COURSE IDENTITY
What Monte Rei North is
The North Course opened in 2007 and is a par-72 Jack Nicklaus Signature design measuring about 7,182 yards from the championship tees. It is known for spacious surroundings, polished service and a quiet, low-density setting.
HOW TO PLAY
Choose the right tees
Do not automatically play the back tees. The course becomes much more enjoyable when you choose tees that give you realistic chances to reach par-4s in regulation and attack selected par-5s in three shots.
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Respect the hazards
Water comes into play on many holes, and Nicklaus’s design frequently places hazards where an ambitious line looks tempting. Favor the safer side of fairways, accept conservative targets and avoid short-siding yourself around the greens.
BEFORE THE ROUND
Use the practice facilities
Arrive at least 60 minutes early. Monte Rei provides a driving range, short-game areas and a putting green, and the staff typically escorts players to the practice area before the first tee.
ACCESS
What you need to play
Visitors need a valid handicap certificate. The published recommended limits are handicap 28 for men and 36 for women, with exceptions at the golf director’s discretion. Soft-spike golf shoes and appropriate golf clothing are required.
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Make Monte Rei your base
On-site accommodation includes clubhouse residences, linked villas and larger private-pool villas. Packages may include breakfast, golf rounds, shared buggies and access to leisure facilities.
GETTING THERE
Fly into Faro
Faro Airport is approximately 52 kilometres away, around a 40-minute drive in normal conditions. A rental car is the most flexible option for playing nearby courses and visiting Tavira, the coast and local restaurants.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
A strong four-night plan
Stay four nights and play three or four rounds without changing hotels.
- Day 1: Arrive Faro, transfer to Monte Rei, settle in and practice
- Day 2: Play Monte Rei North; dine on site afterward
- Day 3: Play Benamor or Quinta da Ria, then explore Tavira
- Day 4: Play Monte Rei North again from a more suitable or different tee
- Day 5: Optional round at Castro Marim, then depart