Opened in April 2000, Aroeira Challenge (former called Aroeira II) was designed by the architect Donald Steel, who took care to comply with the recommendations of the European Tour and design a course capable of hosting the highest level of tournaments.

With 18 long greens bordering five large lakes, the tees on each hole allow the course to be played by all types of players.

It has hosted the Ladies European Tour Qualifying School and several editions of the Portuguese Ladies Opens.