Óbidos, Silver Coast, Portugal
West Cliffs Golf Links
One of the most exciting modern golf courses in Europe — West Cliffs is a dramatic Atlantic links set above the cliffs of the Silver Coast, with panoramic ocean views and a design of extraordinary natural character.
About the Course
West Cliffs Golf Links
West Cliffs Golf Links was designed by Cynthia Dye and opened in 2017. It has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting modern golf courses in Europe — a dramatic Atlantic links set above the cliffs of the Silver Coast, with panoramic ocean views and a design of extraordinary natural character.
The course plays to 6,700 yards from the championship tees and is characterised by dramatic elevation changes, clifftop holes above the Atlantic, and a links-style character that is unique on the Silver Coast. The routing takes full advantage of the natural terrain — the cliffs, the dunes, and the ocean views — to create a series of holes that are both visually spectacular and strategically demanding.
West Cliffs has been recognised as one of the best new courses in Europe since its opening and has attracted significant attention from golf travellers seeking an alternative to the established resort courses of the Algarve. Its combination of dramatic scenery, championship challenge, and the quality of the Praia D'El Rey resort makes it one of the most compelling golf destinations in Portugal.
By the Numbers
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The Course
Why It Stands Out
One of Europe's Best New Courses
West Cliffs has been recognised as one of the best new golf courses in Europe since its opening in 2017. Its combination of dramatic clifftop setting, championship challenge, and Cynthia Dye's masterful design has attracted significant attention from golf travellers across the continent.
The Clifftop Setting
Several holes at West Cliffs play along the clifftops above the Atlantic, with panoramic ocean views that are among the most dramatic in European golf. The combination of the natural cliff terrain, the ocean winds, and the visual drama creates an experience that is unlike anything else on the Silver Coast.
Cynthia Dye Design
West Cliffs was designed by Cynthia Dye — one of the most respected golf course architects working in Europe today. Her design philosophy emphasises natural character, strategic variety, and a routing that works with the landscape to create a course of lasting quality.
The Silver Coast Setting
West Cliffs is located on the Silver Coast — a stretch of Atlantic coastline north of Lisbon that is increasingly recognised as one of the finest golf destinations in Europe. The combination of the dramatic scenery, the Atlantic climate, and the quality of the courses makes this one of the most compelling golf regions in Portugal.
The Course
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Extend Your Itinerary
The Silver Coast Golf Cluster
West Cliffs sits at the heart of the Silver Coast golf cluster alongside Royal Óbidos and Praia D'El Rey. Oitavos Dunes and Penha Longa are accessible for a broader Lisbon programme.
Golf Travel
How It Is Included
West Cliffs is a key component of our Lisbon & Silver Coast collection. We arrange tee times, accommodation at the Praia D'El Rey Marriott or Royal Óbidos resort, and every detail of the routing.
To explore how West Cliffs fits into a wider route, visit our The Lisbon & Silver Coast Collection page or our Portugal golf holidays page.
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