Quinta do Lago is an upmarket resort only twenty minutes from Faro airport. It is a very popular golfing venue with some excellent courses set in beautiful countryside. There are three kilometres of sandy beaches surrounded by tall sandstone cliffs washed by the cool Atlantic.
A Quinta do Lago holiday offers hot summer sun and pleasant winters. Golfers, walkers and sun worshippers will find all they need in this first class resort.
Quinta do Lago is very popular with golfers. The standard of accommodation is very high with many villas and hotels set amongst trees in beautiful landscaped grounds. Walkers will enjoy the Ria Formusa Nature Reserve while sun worshippers will take pleasure in the long beach and small coves.
Quinta do Lago has hot dry summers and pleasant winter temperatures making it a year-round venue. Golf can be enjoyed in any season.
Quinta do Lago, close to Faro on the Algarve, is a chic resort set in beautiful countryside. Relax in luxury around the pool or on the soft sandy beach listening to the Atlantic lapping the shore. Golfers will find a wonderful thirty-six hole championship course where the Portuguese Open has been held on more than one occasion.
Walkers can explore the Rio Formusa nature reserve or wander along the cliff tops to enjoy the stunning views. The long stretch of fine golden sand beneath the sandstone cliffs is ideal for sunbathing or for building sand castles. Parents should be aware that the seas can be heavy with strong undercurrents. There is a wide range of sporting activities both in and out of the water including surfing, water skiing, sailing, tennis and horse riding.
The shops of Quinta do Lago are as exclusive as the resort itself with many fine designer boutiques. It is not the place to go in search of a holiday bargain. Evenings can be as lively or as quiet as you wish with bars, clubs and restaurants providing entertainment.
Nightlife in Quinta do Lago is fairly lively with a good range of pubs, music bars and night clubs and discos. There are numerous restaurants where those wishing for a more intimate evening can enjoy a meal in a relaxing friendly atmosphere.
Quinta do Lago has a range of supermarkets where holiday essentials can be purchased. There are many high class boutiques in this exclusive resort where designer gear is the real thing.
The two local shopping centres Quinta Shopping and Bougainvila Plaza have an excellent range of shops.
There are very many restaurants in Quinta do Lago providing a wide range of cuisine and catering for most tastes. Fresh fish and shellfish are high on the menu. There are many restaurants that serve the needs of today’s international travellers with many menus from around the world. It is common in Portugal to be served appetisers known as ‘covers’ while waiting for your food. Please remember that these are not free samples and will appear on the bill. Wines are an excellent accompaniment to dinner, while the almond liqueur or, for chocolate lovers the Alfarroba liqueur, is a great way to relax at the end of the day.
