and History
Clube de Golfe do Levante is a non-profit making association, with head office at the Quinta da Ria Golf Course, established in 2002.
The Club was constituted with a view to protect the sporting and social interests of those who, in a permanent and continuous manner, wish to use the golf courses, Quinta da Ria and Quinta de Cima, in order to play golf.
For this reason it is essential that these golfers should exclusively have determined privileges and rights over other golfers who occasionally use the above mentioned courses.
In order for all this to be possible, the Member’s office will take care of all the administration and organization of the Club, sending updated information, organizing tournaments, managing Handicaps, and welcoming members and guests. João Pereira is running the Member’s Office. Jolande Penninks who was the first Lady Captain in 2002 is since mid 2025 his back-up in the office.
The Member’s Office is here to make the experience of being a member of Clube de Golfe do Levante, enjoyable, fun and exclusive. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest level of service for our members to ensure they have the maximum pleasure from their membership with us.
Yours sincerely,
João Pereira
When the two golf courses Quinta da Ria and Quinta de Cima were opened in 2002 – Clube de Golfe do Levante was established.
The members club originally only consisted of “Titleholders” of Quinta da Ria, but since the entry of Summer Ria as owners in 2021 we also welcome players who hold Annual subscriptions with Quinta da Ria.
The development of the golf complex as well as the creation of the golfclub were championed by Lisa and José Lisboa. It all started in 1980 when they bought the property Quinta da Ria. Their dream was to build a Golf course on this beautiful property. First, they had to buy 27 small plots from 23 landowners to reach the 65 hectares they needed. Together with investors they received permission for a 18 hole Golf Course and a small hotel.
Between 1987 to 1999 all licenses and planning plans were in place to start the project Ria and Cima.
From the very start, until her retirement at the end of 2023, Lisa Lisboa also managed our Members Office and was instrumental in creating the welcoming, friendly and family atmosphere of our club.
