Nearest Airport
: Faro
at 15
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Nearest Train
: Almancil
at 5
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Nearest Beach
: Vale do Lobo
at 2
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Nearest Barpub
: Vale do Lobo
at 2
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Nearest Golf
: Vale do Lobo or Quinta
at 1
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Nearest Restaurant
: Vale do Lobo
at 500
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Car: recommended
Concern for the environment is the focus of special attention at Quinta do Lago. To maintain the delicate ecological balance within the estate, which is flanked by the Ria Formosa Natural Park, stringent regulations have been implemented by Quinta do Lago SA. A strict, low density master-plan allows for only eight percent of construction of the total area of the estate, ensuring plenty of green space. Private villas, townhouses and village developments are carefully integrated into natural areas, nestling at lakeside, secluded by woodland or flanking the golf courses.
We recommend car hire to fully appreciate everything that is on offer for your holidays. If you do not wish to hire a car there are several very highly recommended taxi companies that can be on hand to take you wherever you want to go.
For those who love to shop, the Quinta da Lago 'Q' Shopping Center is has many exclusive designers shops and some lovely restaurants/cafés - some very upmarket ! There is also a selection of boutiques here if you really need a retail therapy fix. Hopefully you won't have to use it, but there is also a very well-equipped pharmacy here.
Almancil is a 10 min drive away and has many supermarkets offering a large selection, also of imported food items.
n Vale do Lobo and Quinta Do Lago there are numerous facilities - restaurants, cafes, bars, nightclub, spa, pools, gymnasiums, golf, mini golf, tennis, newsagent, shops, bank, car rental, wine shop, cash machines, numerous water sports, hairdresser and beauty salons. Everything is available so you never have to leave the resort!
The rich and famous have been flocking to Vale do Lobo for over 40 years.
The resort is very popular with the tennis circuit set, John McEnroe and Pat Cash are regulars. Golfers (professionals and us mere mortals), the England football team and English Premiership Clubs are regularly seen training here.
England's No.1 skier Chemmy Alcott, England national cricket team captain 'Freddie' Flintoff, jazz legend George Benson and Manchester United footballer Christian Ronaldo have all been spotted in Vale do Lobo in recent months. Keep a look out for the foot ball boys Teddy Sherringham and Alan Shearer - they are a bit of a double act. Peter Jones from Dragon's Den owns a house in Vale Do Lobo.