22/09/2026
September to November is quietly the best time to play golf in the Algarve. The heat softens to around 23°C, fairways recover properly after the summer dry, tee times open up, and the whole stretch of courses, from Vilamoura and Quinta do Lago to the clifftop layouts near Carvoeiro, becomes a far more relaxed place to play.
A private villa makes a fine base: room for the clubs, a pool for the non-golfers, no early rush.
We've written about it here: https://blog.algarveholidaylets.com/autumn-golf-algarve/
Do you prefer to book a golf trip in spring, or does autumn suit you better?