The Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta is celebrating a new first after completing a historic clean sweep of leading honours on its way to being named as the number one golf course in Portugal by users of a respected industry website for the third consecutive year.

The acclaimed par-71 layout near Lisbon - architect David McLay-Kidd’s first golf design project in mainland Europe - was the unanimous first choice among golfers in Leading Courses’ updated ‘Golfers’ Choice Awards 2026’, not only being voted as the best layout in Portugal but also rising up to seventh in the updated course rankings for Continental Europe.

Determined by reviews given by the Leading Courses community, each course was assessed across a range of categories including design, maintenance, hospitality, clubhouse, surroundings and value for money, with The Dunas Course finishing top in each for Portugal.

Owned by Vanguard Properties, Portugal’s largest real estate developer, The Dunas Course was the first of two 18-hole championship courses to launch at Terras da Comporta with the second, The Torre Course, officially inaugurated last October.

The award adds to the growing list of honours bestowed on the course since it opened in October 2023, with recent accolades including being named as Europe’s Best Golf Course at the 2025 World Golf Awards and being ranked as Portugal’s new number one in Top100GolfCourses.com website’s updated list of Portugal’s Top 50 Courses.

Rodrigo Ulrich, golf general manager for Vanguard Properties, said: “I’d like to personally thank all the users of the Leading Courses website for making The Dunas Course the number one golf venue in Portugal.

“Awards of this nature are recognition for all the hard work that has gone in over the last four years to make Terras da Comporta one of the rising stars of Portuguese and European golf, and I feel incredibly proud to be part of an amazing company with a dream team.

“For The Dunas Course to be rated top in every category in Portugal, and to be ranked seventh in Europe in a universe of 7,000 European courses, reflects the work, dedication and vision of the team and Vanguard Properties to deliver an outstanding golf customer experience, and I’m convinced that The Torre Course will come to be rated just as highly in the years to come.”

Located one hour south of Lisbon, The Dunas Course and The Torre Course are situated in a secluded setting on the edge of the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve and have been built using the highest sustainable practices.

Created over 84 hectares of natural, sandy terrain, The Dunas Course measures 6,646 metres off the back tees while The Torre Course - European Ryder Cup legend Sergio Garcia’s first major golf course design project - has been inspired by the Spaniard’s love of Real Club Valderrama and features generous fairways and small greens.

Vanguard Properties took ownership of Terras da Comporta in 2019 and the development features two large developments: Torre, comprising 365 hectares of land, and Dunas, which occupies around 1,011 hectares.

As well as two 18-hole golf courses, Terras da Comporta will boast a wide range of lifestyle and sporting facilities including tennis, padel, pickleball and horse riding. The development will also include an array of plots for hotels, tourist and residential condominiums.

For more information visit: www.comporta.com

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About Vanguard Properties

Vanguard Properties, founded by Claude Berda in 2017 and now led by his son, Alexandre Berda, is one of Portugal’s leading real estate developers. With more than 700,000 square meters under development, the company stands out for its commitment to delivering high-quality projects focused on creating lasting, sustainable value.

Focused on the premium and luxury residential segments, Vanguard Properties takes an integrated approach that combines architecture, art, services, and top-tier finishes. Backed by an experienced, multidisciplinary team, the company strengthens its market position through a consistent, innovative approach and a strong attention to detail.

Among its completed projects are Infinity and Castilho 203, landmarks that reflect its vision and high standards.

About Terras da Comporta:

The Terras da Comporta development, located in the heart of Comporta, is the result of Vanguard Properties’ acquisition of assets from the Herdade da Comporta Real Estate Fund in 2019.

It is made up of two large developments: Torre, comprising 365 hectares of land in the Alcácer do Sal municipality, and Dunas, which occupies around 1,011 hectares of land in the Grândola municipality. Both enjoy exceptionally tranquil and beautiful locations in dense pine forest. Torre is found near Comporta Village and its iconic rice fields, and Dunas, eight kilometres to the south, is next to Praia do Pego beach.

The Terras da Comporta project is founded on the best environmental, economic and social sustainability practices, assuming a long-term perspective that will undoubtedly contribute to the region’s development. Positioned in the market’s most exclusive segment, where aspects such as quality, comfort and privacy are given top priority, both Torre and Dunas offer a wide range of plots for hotels, tourist and residential condominiums.

There will also be excellent sports facilities including two 18-hole golf courses designed by world-renowned golf architect David McLay-Kidd (Dunas) and US Masters champion Sergio Garcia (Torre). Having been originally launched by McLay-Kidd in 2010, the Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta opened for play on June 1, 2023, with its official inauguration taking place in October 2023. The Torre Course is Garcia’s first major golf course design project and was officially opened on October 4, 2025.