The Algarve in January

Travel story

The Algarve in January

Cheap flights, warm greens, empty tee sheets

Words by Marcus Santana

Algarve, Portugal

Europe's reliable winter fix. Golf in the morning, seafood at night, and green fees that feel like an error.

What we loved

  • Mild winter weather
  • Excellent value packages
  • Short flight from most of Europe

Know before you go

  • Windy on the coast in midwinter
  • Some resorts feel a little corporate

The verdict

The best-value winter golf within reach of Europe.