Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort has officially claimed the title of the highest-rated golf venue in Portugal, according to the prestigious tenth edition of the Leading Courses European rankings.
The five-star resort secured an impressive tenth place overall in the continental standings, outperforming all other Portuguese competitors. The rankings are determined by a rigorous set of criteria, including verified community reviews from Leading Courses, customer ratings on Booking.com, and an extensive evaluation of the resort's physical facilities.
This latest accolade reinforces the resort’s status as a premier 36-hole destination. It follows a successful run at the 2025 World Golf Awards, where the resort’s hotel successfully defended its title as ‘Portugal’s Best Golf Hotel’ for the second consecutive year.
The resort’s appeal lies in its two world-class 18-hole layouts:
Together, these courses offer some of the most dramatic Atlantic views and coastal golf experiences in Europe, a sentiment shared by experts like Golfshake Travel Editor Andy Waple.
Gonçalo Costa, Director of Golf at Praia D’El Rey, noted that the achievement is a testament to the team’s long-term vision and service culture.
"To be recognised as the top-ranked venue in Portugal and the tenth best in Europe is a tremendous achievement for the entire team," Costa said. "What makes this honour especially meaningful is that it is driven purely by verified golfer feedback across the whole resort and both golf courses."
Costa emphasized that the recognition stems from the consistent performance of all supporting departments, not just the greens.
"We remain fully committed to continuous improvement, innovation in the guest experience, and the ongoing optimisation of our operational performance," he added.
