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October 25, 2025
Palmares Ocean Living & Golf is set to kick off the 2026 golf season as it welcomes golfers from Portugal, the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands for two landmark events: the 45th Almond Blossom Tournament and the Olazábal & Friends Charity Pro-Am. These prestigious tournaments will not only offer thrilling competition but also provide a significant boost to the Algarve’s hospitality and airline industries. As one of Europe’s premier golfing destinations, the Algarve will shine with an influx of international visitors, eager to experience world-class golf, stunning coastal views, and exceptional luxury accommodations. With its year-round tourism appeal, Portugal is preparing for a remarkable year that blends sport, culture, and relaxation, offering an unforgettable experience in one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations.
Palmares Ocean Living & Golf Starts the 2026 Golf Season with the Almond Blossom Tournament, Activating the Hospitality and Airline Industry in Portugal
Focus shifts back to the Algarve, famous for golden sands, picturesque little towns, and incredible golf courses. Palmares Ocean Living & Golf, one of the Algarve’s 27-hole golf resorts, luxurious and located close to Lagos, will be hosting two major events during the Almond Blossom Tournament. The Olazábal & Friends Charity Pro-Am will follow and will be the first tournaments of the 2026 golf season. Expecting to be the first of many, these tournaments will attract golfers and spectators from the rest of Europe and beyond, ensuring a spectacular value for the first season of 2026 golf.
Palmares Ocean Living & Golf – A Premier Golfing Destination in Algarve
Palmares Ocean Living & Golf is not just a golf course; it’s an all-encompassing luxury getaway. Palmares is in Algarve, one of Europe’s most sought after holiday destinations, is located in a unique area with astounding views of the Bay of Lagos. It also has a fantastic 27-hole golf course made up of three stunning nine-hole layouts: Alvor, Lagos, and Praia. Not only is the golf course paradise a challenging location, but it also offers an unrivaled view of the Atlantic Ocean.
The luxury resort has a range of world-class facilities and privacy with a range of hospitality and accommodation choices. For holiday makers wanting a sport and leisure holiday, Palmares Ocean Living & Golf is the ideal destination. Looking after resort guests will only help the Algarve’s golf community grow in anticipation of 2026 which will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the resort and the Almond Blossom Tournament, a world-class golf event.
Almond Blossom Tournament – Kicking Off 2026’s Golf Season
Palmares Ocean Living & Golf will welcoming golfers from all over the world for the 45th Almond Blossom Tournament, January 28-31, 2026. Almond Blossom Tournament is one of the oldest amateur tournaments in Portugal. This tournament is played at the Algarve while the Almond Blossom trees are in bloom. Almond Blossom Tournament offers the players an opportunity to enjoy the Almond Blossom bloom while competing for the title.
Every year golfers from every corner of the world, Europe and the Americas for example, compete and participate in this tournament. This tournament is focused in players of all levels, compete for the trophy in the Tournament.
Golfers coming to the Algarve for the tournament can choose from a range of competitive packages offered at Palmares Ocean Living & Golf. For 310 Euros, golfers can enjoy the 310 Euros package, which includes 3 rounds of golf, admission to the Almond Blossom Tournament, a access to a social event, and a prize giving dinner. For a full tournament experience, we recommend the 3 night accommodation packages, starting at 685 Euros, which includes accommodation, golf, social events, and all the amenities for one person and shared with another person.
The Olazábal & Friends Charity Pro-Am – A Star-Studded Event
The Soon After the Almond Blossom & Friends Charity Pro-Am
From Nov 21- 23, 2025, Palmares Ocean Living & Golf will host The Olazábal & Friends Charity Pro-Am. After the Almond Blossom Golf Tournament, another highly coveted tournament will entice golfers. The Palmares Ocean Living & Golf Pro-Am will have 2 time Masters Champion Jose Maria Olazabal and Spanish Golf legend Miguel Angel Jimenez. The Sundays Olazabal Friends Charity Pro-Am will give amateur golfers a chance to play with legends in the golf.
Golf with a legend Jose Maria Olazabal, and Miguel Angel Jimenez. As golfers will play a round and a round and a half with with Jose and Miguel and have the pleasure to meet with them at the dinner. The charity raised to help mend the love for golf to children supported by Sport Mundi will donate, the non-profit charity to children in Spain will help with the charity raised.
**Boosting Portugal’s Hospitality and Tourism Sectors **
Portugal receives many guests each year. The Almond blossom and Olazabal & Friends are examples of how Valencia Spain’s tourism has a lasting impact on Portugal’s tourism and hospitality sector.
Over 17 million tourists visited Portugal in 2024, a big slice of these tourists went to the Algarve region of Portugal, famous for its golf courses, sea, and sun. Tourists from the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden especially visit the Algarve, and this tendency will only grow with the upcoming events at Palmares Ocean Living & Golf.
The tournaments will add to the hospitality boom. Algarve hotels, resorts, and restaurants will be well-prepared for the spike in demand, and the upscale beds at Palmares Ocean Living & Golf will probably be booked for the tournaments. The hospitality chains in the region will be well-prepared too, with Hilton, Iberostar, and Pestana. Golfers will be in the region and this hospitality community will be ready to serve them.
Impact on Airlines – Increased Travel from Key Markets
Airlines will increase flights to Faro, the closest airport to Palmares Ocean Living & Golf. This is because the events will attract golfers and spectators from important markets like the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United States. This will increase demand for international flights and will encourage airlines to add new routes.
British Airways and TAP Portugal, the national carrier, are likely to see more bookings from UK visitors, who are some of the Algarve’s most frequent travelers. According to recent data, British tourists accounted for over 25% of international arrivals in Portugal in 2024, and their numbers are expected to rise in 2026 due to the allure of these high-profile golfing events.
German and Dutch visitors also make up a significant portion of Algarve’s golf tourists. Lufthansa and KLM are expected to increase flights to Faro Airport to meet the rising demand. Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) are likely to see growth in bookings from Sweden, another important golfing market for the Algarve.
Tourism-Friendly Travel Tips for Attending Golf Events in Algarve
For the tourists going to these big events in the Algarve, there are some helpful travel tips for you:
Book Early: With the high demand for accommodation during these events, it’s essential to book your hotel or resort well in advance. Palmares Ocean Living & Golf offers both golf-only packages and stay-and-play options, which include access to exclusive social events and dinner experiences.Flight Planning: Faro is a hotspot to learn to get to Algarve and Best airports. International airports have Algarve everyday and Faro is an hub as well as an inexpensive destination. Popular travel companies such as Ryanair and EasyJet. Travel early with better connections to Faro.Explore the Algarve: Taking a break from the golf course to visit the beautiful Algarve is a delight. The Algarve is beautiful and the golf is relaxing. See the lovely villages and extraordinary great region famous for fine food. Stop by the historic settlements at Lagos, have a relaxing time on the beautiful water, and eat delicious coastal food.Golf Etiquette: To those who have signed up for the Almond Blossom and Charity Pro-Am for Olazábal & Friends, with consideration to the other teammates, respect the advance arrangements on the course. Keep the time and be generous to the players. Even though the tournaments have some competition, the social part is the most important.Weather Factors: The Algarve is an excellent spot for golfing since it has lovely, sunny weather for the majority of the year. You should keep in mind, though, that early in spring, especially during the Almond Blossom Tournament in January, it can get a bit chilly, so dress accordingly.A Great Place for Golf Enthusiasts and Holiday Makers
The Algarve and Palmares Ocean Living & Golf is an exciting area for the 2026 golfing season. With both the Almond Blossom Tournament and the Olazábal & Friends Charity Pro-Am being held at the venue, Algarve is likely to attract golfers and tourists that are after high-end golfing and luxury accommodation.
There is a lot to gain for the first time in many years. Businesses in the area will likely gain revenue due to the increase in tourists. Airlines are likely to gain a lot of revenue due to the increase of flights from the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, specifically.
Palmares Ocean Living & Golf offers incredible accommodations, unmatched experiences, world-class golf courses, and exclusive events and is set to make 2026 a defining year for the Algarve. For golfers and tourists, there is nowhere better to enjoy the charm of Portugal. For avid golfers and those simply sightseeing, Algarve is not to be missed and the upcoming events to be hosted by Palmares will offer a truly memorable time.
Portugal, the UK, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands will flock to the Algarve in 2026 as Palmares Ocean Living & Golf hosts the prestigious Almond Blossom Tournament and Olazábal & Friends Charity Pro-Am. These events are set to boost the region’s hospitality and airline industries while showcasing world-class golfing.
An Unmissable Experience for Golfers and Tourists
Palmares Ocean Living & Golf 2026 prestigious events combines sport and luxury with the Portuguese golf charm. The Almond Blossom Tournament and the Olazábal & Friends Charity Pro-Am will attract guests from all parts of the world which will be a great benefit to the tourism, hospitality, and airline industries in Portugal. For travelers, this is an opportune time to visit a golf destination in Europe and take in the stunning Algarve on the region’s incredible hospitality, culture, and warm beaches. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the Algarve this golf season!
