Vale Do Lobo Algarve Portugal

21/06/2012 13:21

Vale Do Lobo, situated 12 mls W of Faro and its airport (Almansil 3 mls) lies amongst low-lying hills between Quarteira and Quinta do Lago. The Algarve is famed for its array of wonderful golf courses and sporting clubs and Vale Do Lobo is amongst the best of them. It has no less than four 18 hole golf courses: the Four Seasons Fairways and Country clubs are within the development and offer discounts on golf, tennis and squash. There are indoor and outdoor pools as well as many interesting restaurants and bars.

Vale Do Lobo is a 1,000-acre, purpose-built, 5-star luxury resort, set amid tree-lined streets and tropical gardens, with the principal road leading down to the main square and beach. A 27-hole golf course surrounds the whole complex. The ambience is one of peaceful luxury.

This resort caters for more upmarket clientele, no exceptions. Also great for sport lovers, particularly golfers.
The whole area is mainly de luxe and luxury villas with their own pools. A small selection of apartments. One each of 4- and 5-star hotels.

The main beach in Vale do Lobo, is long, sandy and narrow in parts, with direct access to Faro Beach. Water sports of every kind and general facilities, eg beds, restaurants, bars etc, are plentiful. Between Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago are a number of beaches, all of which have, at the very least, bars or restaurants.
There is a small selection of expensive souvenir and clothes shops in the square. At the main entrance there is a large supermarket. In Almancil, there is a fortnightly gypsy market.

The nightlife is varied at this resort. There are 2 discos, both situated at the main square, and several bars located either at the square or in tennis or golf clubs.

There are plenty of things to do during the day in the Algarve, here is just an example:-
Trip up the Guadiana River – An unforgettable 2 in 1 trip combining cruise and safari, along the Guadiana River.
Historical Algarve – (1 day) – Visit Silves’s Moorish Castle, the Cork Museum, Monchique with its handicrafts, Lagos, so closely linked to the Portuguese Discoveries and Sagres.

Seville (1 day) -Spend a day discovering this fascinating historical city, founded by the Romans, with its unique people and culture.

Day Cruises – Departing from the Marina de Vilamoura, discover the marvellous beaches and rock formations of the Algarve coast, on board a catamaran, with the utmost comfort and safety.
Jeep Safari (with lunch) – Experience the thrill of true 4 by 4, across rivers and streams, or relax and swim in the crystal clear mountain lakes and streams.

Slide & Splash – Considered one of Europe’s best waterparks, it is located a few minutes away from Lagoa, Praia do Carvoeiro, Portimão and Praia da Rocha and has fun and games for all the family.

Zoomarine – A breathtaking fun-filled sea-world park, with dolphins, seals, sharks, turtles, exotic birds and fish, crocodiles and tropical fish.