About Quinta do Lago
One of the largest golfing holiday destinations in the Algarve, the golf courses of Quinta do Lago are world renowned. They have hosted no less than eight Portuguese Open Championships and are continually called upon to stage other major events in the national and international golfing calendars like the World Senior Golf Championship, the BMW Golf Cup World Final, numerous charity and press tournaments and outstanding private, national and international events. These have been participated in by world famous celebrities like David Beckham, Michael Owen and other premiership footballers, many of who’s sole purpose for visiting Portugal, was to play at Quinta do Lago’s golf courses. Madonna even owns a villa here.
No surprise then, that they should be as beautiful as they are. Constantly tended by expert grounds staff, the tees, fairways and greens are always in excellent condition. They have to be, since they are continually under the gaze of the media, an international audience and the world’s most famous players. Severiano Ballesteros, Sandy Lyle, Ian Woosnam, Bernhard Langer, Sam Torrance, Bernard Gallacher, Vijay Singh, Colin Montgomerie, Tiger Woods, Padraig Harrington, Henrik Stenson, Justin Rose, Ian Poulter, David Howell, Nick Dougherty, Trevor Immelman, Paul McGinley, Steve Webster and Paul Lawrie have all played here.
A testament to Quinta do Lago’s own natural history and that of its surrounding environment is the fact that the areas indigenous wildlife is here in such abundance and that migratory species, given a bird’s eye view of the landscape, choose to make the area a favoured resting place on their journeys between Europe and North Africa, bringing with them the delights of their plumage and song. Quinta do Lago has successfully married the natural and the golfing worlds, creating a 2000 acre oasis, nestled between the countryside and pine forests of the Ria Formosa and the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.
About Monte da Quinta
Set in the middle of Quinta do Lago, 'Monte da Quinta Club' is an exclusive private development of villas & townhouses all of which have been built to an exceptionally high standard. The club is uniquely located at the centre of the Algarve's most exclusive development and as such benefits from the outstanding level of services & facilities on offer at the resort.
Centred around the Monte da Quinta Clubhouse which provides a 24 hour reception desk and numerous leisure activities including a gym, steam bath, jacuzzi and heated indoor pool, along with an outdoor pool, restaurant and a club for the children, the clubhouse is the ideal environment in which to while away a few pampered hours whilst your other half is playing golf. The 'MQ Shopping' district gives guests the opportunity to indulge in some high class retail therapy or to pretty themselves up in the on-site health & beauty clinic and hair salon. You can relax over a cup of coffee in the "Trattoria da Quinta" and visit the "Gourmet shop" for some special treats.
About Dunas Douradas
Dunas Douradas on the Algarvean coast is famed the world over for its top quality golf course and stunningly beautiful beach. Situated at the heart of the Algarve’s Golden Triangle this prestigious resort lies on the coast between Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago. A beautiful location, it benefits from the Gulf Stream that flows along the coast, warming the waters of the Atlantic Ocean as it goes. This, and the year round sunshine give the area a distinctly Mediterranean feel.
Sympathetically developed in recent times and beautifully located on the golden Algarve coastline between the luxurious resorts of Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, Dunas Douradas enjoys an enviable position in every sense. Its spacious villas, townhouses and luxury apartments have all been constructed so as to be in keeping with traditional Portuguese development styles whilst taking full advantage of its position, commanding wonderful views of the Atlantic coastline, its beaches and its crystal clear waters.
Local Beaches
Separating the Ria Formosa Natural Park from the Atlantic Ocean is the thin strip of soft white sand known as the Quinta do Lago Beach. Surrounded by unspoilt nature with not a straight line in sight, this beach connects you to nature in a way that is rarely experienced these days.
Praia de Garrao is one of the main beaches serving the Golden Triangle. The beach stretches between Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo and in addition to offering private areas with sun loungers and umbrellas, it offers some of the finest beach restaurants the Algarve has to offer.
The Monte da Quinta Beach resort is situated in the centre of the Algarve's most exclusive holiday destination and offers an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity
Activities in the Area
Activity holiday changes to relaxing break as you move from west to east along the Algarve coast. At the westerly end which features the towns of Sagres and Portimao, you’ll find surfers. The breaks here are high and strong with some deep swells, attracting adrenaline chasers from all over Europe. Move east, towards the centre and the coastal pursuits become a little more relaxed. This is jet ski and wind surfing country, further east still and you join the ranks of the lilo, banana boat and arm band brigade.
On land and its golf all the way with courses at Albufeira, Alcantarilha, Almancil, Alvor, Carvoeiro, Castro Marim, Lagos, Portimao, Sagres, Silves, Tavira , Vilamoura and Vila Sol and if golf doesn't float your boat, then there’s always tennis. Tennis courts can be found on the outskirts of most towns and these are, for the most part, free to use. There is also horse riding in the countryside. The Portuguese are big fans of horses and many stables exit from where you can hack around the countryside.
If you prefer something a little less active, you can always take yourself off on a leisurely walk to enjoy some of the much talked about countryside with its colourful flora and fauna.
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