The first course to open to the east of the capital of the Algarve, Faro , lies between the Tavira coast and uplands of the Serra do Caldeirão. The course offers views both southward out to the Atlantic ocean and northward towards the hinterland with its striking hills and fertile valleys.

The par-4 (308m) opening hole provides a gentle introduction to the course. A slight dog-leg to the right leads to an elevated and generous green with bunkers on each side.
An accurate second shot will be rewarded with the change of an early par. Many of the par 4's on this first nine are relatively short and with pleasant views over the undulating terrain. With care and thoughtful club selection, even the higher handicapper can look to reach the greens in regulation. Much careful thought was given in the planning stages to retaining as many of the magnificent trees on the land as possible.

These, rather than other hazards, make course management the watchword. The par-5 fifth (466m) has an uphill drive from the tee. The second shot must be a confident high-flier to set up the approach shot to the green. The par-3 eighth - at 195 metres-tests club selection to the full. Depending on the wind direction and playing confidence, it can demand anything from a fairway wood to mind-iron. The stepped green, an intrusive cork oak and bunkers demand unerring accuracy. It is a wonderful test of golf.

The second nine starts with a tricky par 3 over water, a short uphill par 4, and further par 3. The par-4 thirteenth, marked 289 metres on the card, does not seem overly long. However, the fairway is dissected by a stone-banked stream. If you feel confident of carrying this from the tee, then all well and good. If you do drive the hazard, there is definitely a birdie chance!. If you must lay-up, then it´s a short or mid-iron shot to reach the elevated green.

The par-5 fifteenth (454 metres) welcomes you on the tee with a spectacular view of the island of Tavira and the sea beyond.
The finishing hole- a long par 5 of 512 metres off the championship tees - begins with an uphill tee shot.

The second needs to negotiate encroaching trees and, depending on how you have played these two shots, the third- approach-may demand a wood or a wedge!
Backed by the attractive (now deconsecrated) church, the large green is particularly attractive and remains in the mind´s eye as representative of all that is Benamor.
This is difinitely a user-friendly course to visit.