Want to get away for a while but don't know where to go or what to do? Why not plan a golf vacation in the North of Portugal? Just a short plane trip away, and you land in Oporto, and the unspoilt part of Portugal. Relax a while in the beauty of the Northern region, and at the same time play some great golf courses.

Golf vacations or golf holidays are getting more and more popular these days. Apart from having a good selection of golf courses, golf vacations are also popular as they can combine golf and other activities, into first class vacations.

The North of Portugal really is a One-stop destination for a great holiday.

Everything is at hand; with luxury hotels, or fine golf hotels; great restaurants, or casinos to relax in; with river cruises, or Port wine tours; and with challenging golf on links, hills or even mountain golf courses. What more could you possibly ask for?

With the first tee time at 9.00am and no one either in front or behind – 'millionaires golf' is a phrase often used but this is a time that it can be used in the true sense of the word.

Good value for money is possible, as its not so commercial as the Algarve. First consider your Budget and then find yourself a Tour company based in the North, and they can organize a great tour programme for you, at a very reasonable price.
After all, they will provide you with first hand information and make the necessary arrangements for you. This will save you time, money and a whole lot of problems.

They will also be able to arrange plenty for the rest of your family to do, if they are not golfers like you, while you are out on the course.
The best part about heading to the North of Portugal for a vacation is that you can always take your clubs with you. You can enjoy some rounds while on holiday, and there will still be plenty for your family and friends (who are non-golfers) to do. Get the best of both worlds and a lovely vacation, and keep everybody happy!

There is an element of mañana there but that only helps in providing the element of relaxation.

Finally the man out here who is pulling the strings to put North Portugal on the map is being undertaken by an Englishman, Mr Peter Evens. For a family vacation or Society golf tour, he works very closely with the golf-courses, hotels and tour companies, in an attempt to promote golf in North Portugal. If you want to know more have a look on the PortGolf Holidays website or email him at portgolf@netcabo.pt you will not be disappointed.