With such a name, this course must be close to the ocean. And it is. The famous architect Robert Trent Jones designed the Quinta da Marinha 18 holes golf course. The first nine holes face inland. The second nine face the Atlantic Ocean. It is definitely not an easy course to play, but on the other hand, it is very challenging. The amateur golfer who just started to play golf, will find this course quite tough. However, there is nothing more satisfying than playing this course reasonably. There are few water hazards, but the holes where you have to cross water, are quite tough. Teeing off on hole number 5, men need a long shot to cross the water hazard.
The most spectacular holes are holes number 13 and 14. Number 13 is named Atlantic Ocean, and of course, it leads you to a sensational view of the Atlantic Ocean.
Hole 14, Ravine, is a short par 3 and is played over a gorge. It requires cautious play. There is no way you would want to descend into the gorge to retrieve your ball.
The clubhouse’s name is Cosí fan Tutti. We soon found out the name has nothing to do with Mozart’s famous opera Cosí fan Tutte or with the literal meaning “this is the way all women do it”. The manager told us the name had a nice Italian ring to it and it suited the restaurant’s Italian cuisine. We share his opinion.