The elegance of a links on the edge of the Atlantic
Located just 20 minutes north of Porto, the Estela Golf Club is a real links course running along 3 kilometers of wild beaches, facing the Atlantic Ocean. Founded in 1988, it has established itself today as one of the largest and most prestigious golf courses in Europe.
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- Number of holes: 18
- Architect: Duarte Sottomayor
- Year: 1989
- Type: links
- PAR 72
- Slope 131
- Distance: 6148m

The course & its setting
This exceptional club has hosted the Portugal Open as well as numerous international amateur championships, confirming its place among the leading golf destinations in Portugal.
Elected Twice Club of the Year, Estela combines modern infrastructure, quality of service and authenticity of the natural environment. Its climate, mild all year round thanks to the influence of the Gulf Stream and sea breezes, allows playing in ideal conditions in all seasons.
Beyond the game, the Estela course is a true immersion in the heart of nature. Its fairways are lined with preserved dunes, and each hole offers spectacular panoramic views of the ocean. Between sea, sand and wind, each part is a new adventure, both technical and exotic.

Infrastructure & Services
After the course, the Club House restaurant and bar, nicknamed “the 19th hole”, welcomes you in a warm and refined atmosphere. Enjoy a moment of relaxation facing the Atlantic, over a meal or a drink, with local products in the spotlight.
Location
Golf hotels

Tivoli Estela Golf & Lodges 5*
Nestled between wild dunes and the Atlantic Ocean, just 45 minutes from Porto, Tivoli Estela Golf & Lodges welcomes you to a haven of peace in the heart of nature. This intimate 5-star resort, set in Póvoa de Varzim, is ideal for travellers seeking serenity, sport or wellbeing.














