General Advice On How To Plan A Week-Long Golf Break In Lagos
A unique blend of culture and golf
Tourists and visitors normally consider Lagos as a perfect golf holiday destination. You will experience the rich culture of the town and get the opportunity to test your golfing skills in the renowned golf courses designed by famous golf architects in the Portuguese town.
A mixture of entertainment and cultural activities will help you enjoy your golf holiday to the utmost. You can also taste the authentic cuisines from all across the world at the restaurants located near the hotels.
Golf Courses
- Penina golf course: the famous 18-hole par 72 golf course has been created by Sir Henry Cotton in 1964. The golf green spans across 6500 meters that offer several challenges to the players. The wild trees separate the undulating fairways and challenging wter hazards in the English parkland.
- Palmares Golf Course: The 18-hole course layout is spread across a wide region. Five holes are present alongside the sandy dunes bordered by the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. Sixth hole onwards the players experience difficult challenges due to the presence of pine trees, swinging valleys, and clubhouse on the cliff top.
- Gramacho: The medium expanse of the course layout extends over a moderate hilly surface along with other unique features. Water hazards and palm trees surrounding the golf course offer tedious challenges to all level of players.
- Boavista: the golf architect Howard Swan has crated the unique design of this golf course. The course lkayout is divided into two sections – the Country and the Resort. Featuring the 1st, 3rd, 13th up to 18th holes, the ‘Resort’ offers pretty challenges in the form of natural wildlife and water hazards. The undulating fairways of the course layout provide a breathtaking view of the Atlantic coast. The 6th hole of the ‘Country’ requires a player to hit an excellent tee shot such that the ball will travel past the ravines.
Accommodation
The hotels and golf resorts in Lagos are easily accessible. Some of the popular hotels and golf resorts include the Tivoli and the Penina. Both these hotels have luxurious rooms equipped with modern amenities, outdoor swimming pool, bar lounge, clubhouse, and parking facility. In addition, it is just a 5-minute drive to the best golf courses of this area.
Things to do
Several options are available for your entertainment and recreation in Lagos. You can take a walk around the sandy beaches, visit the Lagos Zoo with your children, go for boat trips, or engage in water sports with your family and friends. You can explore the adventurous stint by visiting the Ponta da Piedade caves, horse riding, and mountain biking.