Links that make you think, spectacular mountain courses and hospitality fit for a gentlemans Club
– Ian Pemble finds value for money in Oporto, North Portugal.
Although I went to North Portugal to play some golf, two of the best things about the trip had nothing to do with the Royal and Ancient game.
The first is that Ryanair fly there from Stansted. Not the most convenient airport for the West Country admittedly, but cheap as chips. At Porto the airline has made part of the terminal its very own, complete with cafe/bar, Duty free shop and so on.
The other reason is that my trip was arranged by an English businessman based in Porto called Peter Evens (pronounced Evans). His company is called PortGolf – but he can organise a complete itinerary, including sight-seeing, water sports, an equestrian centre, go-karting, trips to a famous port lodge (including tastings), dinner at a casino with cabaret, and much more. He also caters for the whole family and those who dont want to neednt go anywhere near a golf course.
But I did; and not only were the courses great fun they were practically deserted. Apart from weekends, expect...