With contrasting designs and clever challenges ranging from scary ravines to tricky waterways, Nick Faldo and Christy O’Connor Junior have created two beautiful, characterful courses that will appeal to experts and amateurs alike. The academy facilities include a floodlit 9-hole par 3 course and practice chipping and putting areas, perfect for beginners or those looking to sharpen up their short game.

The first course, designed by Nick Faldo with strategic play in mind, demands careful positioning to score well, rocky outcrops, meandering watercourses and views to the distant mountains and orange groves defining its essential character. In a modern twist there are cacti and wild herbs, spartan Holm oaks and ancient olive trees and desert scrub bunkers of crushed limestone on a golf course that revels in the classic principles of strategic play.

The second course, designed by O'Connor Junior, perfectly complementing the Faldo Course, whilst taking advantage of the rich valley soil in contrast to the arid hillside, offering no less of a challenge. Large areas of water demand accurate play and creative shot making, and these lakes and streams are maintained as a wildlife sanctuary.

The 9 hole Academy Course has been built to the same high standards as the Oceânico Faldo and Oceânico O´Connor Courses. Three teeing options vary the line of play into each hole and maximize every hazard designed into the green complex. Amendoeira also offers complimentary golf buggy hire.

Golf course details:

Golf facilities

• Short game area
• Tuition
• Equipment hire
• Driving range
• Clubhouse
• Golf shop
• Putting green
• Golf academy
• Golf buggy hire

No age restrictions
Open to non residents
Handicap certificate is required to play
Charges may be applicable

There are six 'Savannah' tennis courts at Amendoeira, two of which are floodlit so you can enjoy play during the cooler evenings. The renowned Jonathan Markson Tennis Academy provides expert coaching for anyone looking to brush up on their tennis skills whilst on holiday. Ideal for all levels of ability and equipment can be hired in resort.

Opening times:
Jan - Dec

Tennis facilities:

• 6 Artificial grass courts
• Equipment hire
• Tennis academy

No age restrictions
Open to non residents
Charges may be applicable

During school holidays Amendoeira runs a great soccer school for boys and girls aged 6 to 15. Kids will love developing new skills, having fun and meeting new friends, while parents get some time to enjoy some of the resort’s other superb facilities! The Soccer School runs Monday to Wednesday, is subject to demand and will not run with less than 10 kids participating.

John Aldridge Soccer School
Ages 6 to 15

Opening times:
11 - 20 Apr 12
30 May - 1 Jun 12
4 Jul - 31 Aug 12
24 - 26 Oct 12

Fully equipped gymnasium comprising a range of pure strength machines for fitness and body building training. There is also a personal trainer available on request.

Opening times:
Jan - Dec

Minimum age is 16
Charges may be applicable

Amendoeira’s fabulous Sports Club offers an unbeatable range of top quality sport and fitness facilities, all finished to the highest specification to meet professional standards, including a full size natural grass pitch for football and rugby, two astroturf 5-a-side football pitches, a beach football/volleyball court, and cricket, in addition to the golf, tennis and gym at Amendoeira.

Furthermore, why not play a game of bowls at Amendoeira Bowls Club which has two natural grass greens for lawn bowls (one flat & one crown) as well as a bowls pavilion for score keepers.

The Sports Club centre also benefits from male and female changing rooms with lockers and a bar to enjoy a refreshing drink.

The Club house serves hot and cold food throughout the day and has magnificent views across the golf course. Alternatively, guests can enjoy a drink at the Sports Club bar.

Amendoeira benefits from two outdoor communal swimming pools which are heated throughout the winter months, and have sunloungers and parasols.

Pool facilities

2 outdoor pools

No age restrictions