Portugal over the last 10 years has had a tremendous growth in the golfing sector. Hosting a total of 82 courses at the moment it had a little over half this number in 2001. Although the expansion in this sector has been exponential the offer maintains a high quality. The excellent quality:quantity ratio is acheived mostly due to favourable natural and weather conditions all year round that permit the support of these structures. The fact that the country's weather limits the disadvantages of prolonged seasonality, has a large offer of lodging, the increase in flights from major cities around the world and its abundance of sun and sea permits the indulgence of the golfer whether he seeks prestige, fun, leisure, challenge or relaxation.