Golden/Golfing Triangle: Almancil, Vale do Lobo & Quinta do Lago Holiday & Travel Guide: This area is undoubtedly known as the best place to go for a golfing getaway, with an abudance of world-class golf courses. Aside from this the Golden Triangle (the area between Almancil, Quarteira & Quinta do Lago) has beautiful beaches and plenty of other activities to get involved in... whether it be relaxing or cycling, rambling or shopping, there is something for everyone.
The exclusive golf resort of Quinta do Lago is great not only for golf, but lying on the border of the Ria Formosa nature reserve it is ideal for people looking for a walking or birdwatching holiday. Around the area you can find a real variety of restaurants, shops and bars. The shops may be of particular interest to those of you interested in a bit of designer gear! Around the salt water lakes and beaches, you can also expect to find a number of different watersports to delve into. The 18 hole, luxurious San Lorenzo Golf Club is also situated in Quinta do Lago, along with Pinheiros Altos Golf, another prestigious resort with the beautiful Ria Formosa Nature Park providing the final touches of beauty.
Vale do Lobo, another well-known golf resort, is reputed to be three times as a big as Monaco and so it should come as no surprise that it is known as the biggest and the best golf and beach resort in the Algarve!! Everything you need is nearby, shops, bars, restaurants, a beauty centre and designer boutiques.
Other golf courses in the area include the San Lorenzo Golf Club and
Tennis is also quite popular in Vale do Lobo, with its own tennis academy hosting a Masters Competition each year, you can learn from/play with/watch some great tennis players. If tennis is not your thing, you can also try your hand at cricket or rugby, amongst a number of other sports, at the Barringtons Club.
Although you will probably need to venture outside of these areas to experience true Algarvian culture, if you want a golfing or sporting getaway, the Golden Triangle is truly ideal for you.
To experience a bit more of the Algarve during your visit to either Vale do Lobo or Quinta do Lago, head to Almancil, just a few minutes drive away. Here there are a number of shops, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and bars.
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Transport & Travel
To reach Almancil, Quinta do Lago or Vale do Lobo it takes just 20 minutes from Faro airport by car/taxi.
Curency & Medical Requirements
The currency is the Euro. There are no medical requirements however it is advised to check with your GP.
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