There are two golf courses on the island of Sao Miguel, located at Furnas,
close to the Hotel Terra Nostra Garden (4km) and at Batalha, a 20- minute drive (12km) from Ponta Delgada.
Furnas – Cedars
■ Located in the mountains (500m above sea level) with beautiful lakes, fairways surrounded by large trees and undulating greenways.
■ Golf course area: 46 hectares
■ Course length: 6560m maximum
■ 18 holes
■ Par: 72
■ Required handicap: 28 Men / 36 Women
■ Services: Clubhouse with bar, restaurant, small pro-shop and TV/video room.
■ Training facilities: 2 putting greens, practice tee and chipping and pitching area.
Batalha – Azalea
■ A landscaped golf course with challenging fairways and greens overlooking the ocean.
■ Golf course area: 100 hectares
■ Course length: 6435m maximum
■ 27 holes.
■ Par: 72.
■ Required handicap: 28 Men / 36 Women
■ Services: Clubhouse with bar, restaurant (golfers only), pro-shop, TV/video room and WIFI internet access.
■ Training facilities: Driving range, two putting greens and a chipping and pitching green.
Please note:
■ It is obligatory to wear soft spike shoes on both courses
■ SATA International and TAP Portugal allow one golf bag per person, free of charge, in excess to the standard luggage allowance of 20kg.
Prices:
■ Daily green fee – 18 holes – £63
■ 3 day green fee package – 18 hole – £158
■ 5 day green fee package – 18 hole – £246
Green time at both golf courses, as well as the hire of golf clubs and training balls, can be prebooked through Sunvil Discovery. Please call 020 8758 4722
or email discovery@sunvil.co.uk for more information and availability.