This gives onto a large open terrace, with wonderful views across the rooftops (photograph below) of the old town to the Moorish Castelo, and the churches of bSanta Maria/b and Santiago on the other side of the river. ... Of the several golf courses in the area, the nearest are Benamor, bQuinta/b da Cima and bQuinta/b da Ria. To the west, the famous S?o Lourenço course at Almancil is about 30 minutes drive away. But most of the wonderful golf facilities in Algarve can be reached ...