%22The Amendoeira site is dramatic and the project has the potential to be a talking point in the Algarve. With so many golf courses in the region, this is no small feat%22, Nick Faldo emphasized during his visit in 2007. Its 6578-metre par-72 championship course is undoubtedly one of the top courses. Spartan holm oaks and ancient olive trees line the fairways. The challenging course was named Portugal's best golf course at the World Golf Awards in 2016.