West Cliffs opened in June 2017, designed by Cynthia Dye McGarey, niece of the legendary Pete Dye, as the sister course to neighbouring Praia D'El Rey on Portugal's Silver Coast. Laid out across 200 hectares of dune land an hour north of Lisbon, it was named World's Best New Course the year it opened, and the reputation has held.
The Atlantic is visible from every hole, alongside views of the Berlengas Islands and Óbidos Lagoon. The terrain is genuinely hilly, so a buggy is more sensible than optional. Highlights include a Redan-style par-3 5th and a blind, cross-hazard par-5 7th that demands a bold second shot over hidden trouble, building to a strong closing par-4 18th. Even the tee markers are distinctive here: five numbered options, from 47 up to 63, rather than the usual colours.
Facilities include a driving range, resident professionals, a glass-walled clubhouse restaurant with ocean views, and a locker room. Guest feedback consistently ranks this among the best courses on the Silver Coast. Pair it with Praia D'El Rey next door for one of Portugal's strongest two-course stops, and book both through Tee Times.
Cynthia Dye
Holes |
Pair |
White Lenght |
Yellow Lenght |
Red Lenght |
| 18 | 72 |
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