As the countdown to one of the world’s most anticipated golfing events; the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club (6th to 12th April); has begun, the golf industry itself has been celebrating a historic boom. According to latest research published by The R&A1, global player numbers reached 108 million in 2024; an increase of 3 million golfers to the previous year. The spike in players appears to also drive demand for golf properties. Ombria Algarve, the luxury lifestyle destination in Portugal, features an award-winning 18-hole golf course and confirms receiving more enquiries from buyers who would like their abode to benefit from direct access to a golf course.
Portugal, in particular, continues to be one of the world’s leading golf destinations and the sector has a substantial impact on the country’s economy. According to a recent study2, ‘Assessment of the Impact of the Golf Industry in Portugal via Residential Tourism and the Real Estate Market‘, the sector contributed €760.5 million to Portugal’s economy between 2014 to 2024 and creates over 800 full-time jobs each year.
João Richard Costa, CCO of Ombria Algarve, says: “Currently, only around 30% of our residents play golf or have an interest in pursuing the sport but buyer enquiries from golf players have almost doubled compared to last year. What differentiates today’s golf-focused house hunter is the desire to not only enjoy top-rated golf facilities but a broader lifestyle offering such as onsite restaurants, pools, a spa and bespoke services. Particularly investors, who plan on generating a rental income when not using the property themselves, ensure that their investment will satisfy the needs of holidaymakers to maximise profits.”
Ombria Algarve, which also features the 5-star hotel Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, is situated in a tranquil countryside setting, 2km from one of the Algarve’s largest Nature Reserves and 7km north of the town of Loulé, with Faro airport and the beaches a mere 25-minute drive away.
The resort’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.
Viceroy at Ombria Algarve also features a state-of-the-art fitness centre, four swimming pools with valley and sunset views, whilst the Kid’s Club provides outdoor and indoor spaces including a large playroom, mini kitchen and nursery. The onsite, holistic-focused Spa by Viceroy, equipped with a thermal pool, eight treatment rooms and beauty outlets provides an additional space to relax and unwind. Property owners and guests have access to the signature golf course, clubhouse and all the facilities of the hotel including six restaurants that each pay homage to the resort’s locality by utilising produce either grown onsite or sourced locally.
House hunters are invited to explore the resort’s current selection of properties which include the sought-after Viceroy Residences and Alcedo Villas. Ownership at Viceroy Residences comes with various advantages and discounts on golf as well as at the hotel facilities which includes all of the Viceroy Hotels & Resorts’ 10 locations across the USA, the Caribbean, Central America and Europe. This has made Viceroy Residences a popular choice for investors and lifestyle buyers with only three of the 65 properties still available for sale. Prices start from 595,000 Euros for a spacious, fully-furnished one-bed apartment.
Those seeking a particularly exclusive abode might favour Alcedo Villas; a collection of modern hilltop villas with stunning views of the golf course. The properties also feature tailorable bioclimatic architecture to give owners the chance to create their one-of-a-kind dream home. To find out more about the properties as well as Ombria Algarve’s award-winning golf course, visit www.ombria.com
1 The collective name of a group of companies that together play a significant role within the game of golf
2 By NOVA School of Business and Economics; presented at the European Golf Business Conference, November 2025
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André Kappelhoff
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