Praia D'el Rey Golf & Country Club, Near Lisbon, Portugal

The Lisbon Area has become a top destination in Europe for golfing holidays.

There are at least 16 courses within approximately one hour drive from Lisbon, including the open championship courses of Estoril and Penha Longa.

However, undoubtedly the jewel in the crown is the Praia D'el Rey course rated as high as 13th in Europe by World Golf magazine The golf course is a Par 73 and 6,300 yard long off the yellow tees In addition Golden Eagle is 30 minutes away and a new course at Bom Successo has recently been opened.

If you are considering renting an apartment in Portugal, we think an apartment in the award winning Aldeia Portucale complex on the exclusive Praia D'el Rey Marriott Golf resort, is the perfect location for a relaxing holiday.

This luxury apartment overlooks the 1st and 18th fairways of the course and the prestigious apartment block was rated as the number one Portuguese apartment complex in the Homes Overseas Awards in 2004.

Being part of a Marriott Golf resort you can be assured of a high standard of finish. A large communal pool with childrens area is set in beautifully landscaped gardens. The 5* hotel is only a short walk away and benefits from some fantastic facilities. There is a large seven court tennis centre on the resort and the two mile long beach is excellent for surfing, so there is always plenty to do.

The Portuguese Football team can be seen training here before any International Match on a football pitch which resembles a billiard table

The Praia D'el Rey Club is peacefully located on the Atlantic Ocean near the medieval town of Óbidos and is a comfortable 1 hour drive from Lisbon.

Óbidos which is known as ‘the Wedding City’, is considered to be one of the jewels of Portugal's national heritage. Completely enclosed by medieval walls, this small town consists of small whitewashed houses brightened by colourful bougainvillea. The Castle (now a Poussada) dominates the area. At Xmas time, the walls of the city have lights strung along making a magical sight which shouldnt be missed.

The 600 acre Praia D'el Rey resort is set within a region of outstanding cultural and historical importance renowned for its great beaches, wonderful seafood restaurants and local wines.

Flanking one side of the Praia D'el Rey resort is a 2 mile stretch of beach. Always beautiful and often deserted, the walks along the beach or the cliffs are an experience not to be missed.

Flanking the other side of the Praia D'el Rey resort are Pinewoods where visitors can enjoy bike rides and walks.

Off shore of the Praia D'el Rey resort are the beautiful Berlenga Islands which are a designated national nature reserve and the focus for diving activities. These can be reached by ferry from Peniche and make an ideal day out.

It's this combination of beautiful unspoilt environment and top class facilities that make the Praia D'el Rey area such a great choice if you are looking for an apartment to rent.