The highly-rated golf course at sustainable lifestyle resort Ombria Algarve has been officially crowned ‘Europe’s Best New Golf Course 2024’ at the 11th edition of the World Golf Awards; an annual event that celebrates and rewards world-class courses, golf destinations and excellence in golf tourism. The ceremony was held in Portugal’s city of Funchal on 22nd November, during which Portugal itself was named ‘World’s Best Golf Destination’.
Salvador Costa Macedo, Golf Director at Ombria Algarve, said: “It is an honour to receive this significant award, which celebrates our commitment to quality, sustainability and the unique experience we provide to golfers from around the world.”
Ombria Algarve’s 18-hole, Par 71 golf course was designed by acclaimed designer Jorge Santana da Silva who conceived the course according to the highest practices of environmental sustainability. This has previously been acknowledged with a certification from the GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf; a non-profit organisation that is dedicated to sustainable golf as a recognition of environmental and social excellence.
The importance of sustainability is reflected throughout Ombria Algarve. The resort also features a wide range of premium residences and the Viceroy at Ombria Algarve; a 5-star hotel which opened on 1st October 2024 and marked the debut of the American brand Viceroy Hotels & Resorts in Southern Europe. The hotel features 141 beautifully appointed rooms, suites and apartments, a spa, gym, multiple restaurants and bars, a kids’ club, conference centre and several heated pools.
Throughout the creation of the course, the team emphasised Ombria’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship by incorporating carefully chosen design solutions. As such, the layout of Ombria Algarve’s golf course minimises turf areas to preserve and integrate native riverine landscapes whilst conserving the surrounding forests to support local wildlife.
To further boost proficiency and minimise water consumption, a specially designed pumping and irrigation system has been installed. Rainwater collected by the ditches alongside the resort’s roads, streets and car parking areas is channelled towards a storage lake on the 18th hole of the golf course and used for irrigation and landscaping by sophisticated, energy-efficient pumps that will save 15% water and electricity.
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Anyone who would like to make Ombria Algarve their regular getaway or home away from home is invited to explore the resort’s selection of properties for sale. These currently include the 65 luxury Viceroy Residences, of which only three are still available, as well as the homes at Oriole Village; a collection of 83 villas, townhouses and apartments which will all be managed and operated by Viceroy Hotels & Resorts.
Ownership at Viceroy Residences and Oriole Village comes with various advantages and discounts on golf as well as at the hotel facilities. This includes all of the Viceroy Hotels & Resorts’ 10 locations such as in the USA, the Caribbean, Central America and Europe.
The remaining Viceroy Residences start from 782,000 Euros for a spacious, fully-furnished one-bed apartment whilst properties at Oriole Village start from 900,000 Euros. To find out more about the properties as well as Ombria Algarve’s award-winning golf course, visit www.ombria.com.
