In The Area

GOLF COURSES

Vale da Lobo (45 minutes drive)
Vale do Lobo is home to two challenging and outstanding golf courses – The Royal and the Ocean. Based on original concepts by the legendary Sir Henry Cotton and re-developed by the respected American golf architect Rocky Roquemore, the Vale do Lobo courses have twice been host to the Portuguese Open.

Quinta da Ria
Quinta da Ria is a delightful course located by the ocean on a cliff over the beautiful inlet of the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve. The absence of building sites and excellent greenkeeping make it a wonderful golf course to play and to enjoy the spectacular views.

Quinta de Cima
Sister course to Quinta da Ria is of a Championship character which will provide an enjoyable challenge for most players. Set in rolling land dotted with almond trees it provides open fairways, well placed bunkers and enough water to attract the odd misdirected golf ball.

NATURES RESERVES

The Ria Formosa
Protected lagoon landscape which stretches along the Eastern Algarve coast from Faro to the village of Cacela Velha near Tavira. The Ria Formosa is a designated Natural Park of over 170 km² and a stopping place for hundreds of different birds during the spring and autumn migratory periods.

ENTERTAINMENT

Zoomarine
Zoomarine is among the largest Algarve visitors attractions and it definitely lives up to the hype. Open from March to October, the presentations are spectacular and the opportunity to go swimming with the dolphins is unmissable. You can spend a fun packed day at the park with loads to keep the whole family busy.

Vilamoura
A purpose built resort and marina and is one of Europe's largest tourist beach resorts. At the heart of Vilamoura is the marina which has the capacity to berth over 1,000 vessels. The marina is surrounded by large hotels and luxury holiday homes as well as a casino plus numerous restaurants and vibrant bars. At the far corner of the marina, it is possible to charter boats for big game fishing and there are also facilities for jet skiing and parascending.

Aquashow Water Park
Located in Quarteira, close to the well known tourist resort of Vilamoura. It's a fun water park for all the family featuring a variety of rides for thrill seekers along with more gentle rides for anyone of a more thrill-averse temperament. Besides the water rides, it is also home to a bird park with birds of prey and tropical species, like parrots and macaws. There are bird demonstrations and shows during the day, giving you some time to dry off from the water slides.

Monte Gordo (10 minutes drive)
Monte Gordo has a casino, lovely beach and plenty of bars, restaurants and open air free concerts. The town also features a nightly market. There are numerous things you can do around Monte Gordo should you need a break from the beach. You can find golf courses nearby, a variety of water sports including kite and wind surfing along the coastline, jeep safaris to inland lakes or leisurely boat trips along the Guadiana river.

GOLF COURSES
	Vale da Lobo (45 minutes drive) Vale do Lobo is home to two challenging and outstanding golf courses – The Royal and the Ocean. Based on original concepts by the legendary Sir Henry Cotton and re-developed by the respected American golf architect Rocky Roquemore, the Vale do Lobo courses have twice been host to the Portuguese Open.
	Quinta da Ria Quinta da Ria is a delightful course located by the ocean on a cliff over the beautiful inlet of the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve. The absence of building sites and excellent greenkeeping make it a wonderful golf course to play and to enjoy the spectacular views.
	Quinta de Cima Sister course to Quinta da Ria is of a Championship character which will provide an enjoyable challenge for most players. Set in rolling land dotted with almond trees it provides open fairways, well placed bunkers and enough water to attract the odd misdirected golf ball.
NATURES RESERVES
	The Ria Formosa Protected lagoon landscape which stretches along the Eastern Algarve coast from Faro to the village of Cacela Velha near Tavira. The Ria Formosa is a designated Natural Park of over 170 km² and a stopping place for hundreds of different birds during the spring and autumn migratory periods.
ENTERTAINMENT
	Zoomarine Zoomarine is among the largest Algarve visitors attractions and it definitely lives up to the hype. Open from March to October, the presentations are spectacular and the opportunity to go swimming with the dolphins is unmissable. You can spend a fun packed day at the park with loads to keep the whole family busy.
	Vilamoura A purpose built resort and marina and is one of Europe's largest tourist beach resorts. At the heart of Vilamoura is the marina which has the capacity to berth over 1,000 vessels. The marina is surrounded by large hotels and luxury holiday homes as well as a casino plus numerous restaurants and vibrant bars. At the far corner of the marina, it is possible to charter boats for big game fishing and there are also facilities for jet skiing and parascending.
	Aquashow Water Park Located in Quarteira, close to the well known tourist resort of Vilamoura. It's a fun water park for all the family featuring a variety of rides for thrill seekers along with more gentle rides for anyone of a more thrill-averse temperament. Besides the water rides, it is also home to a bird park with birds of prey and tropical species, like parrots and macaws. There are bird demonstrations and shows during the day, giving you some time to dry off from the water slides.
	Monte Gordo (10 minutes drive) Monte Gordo has a casino, lovely beach and plenty of bars, restaurants and open air free concerts. The town also features a nightly market. There are numerous things you can do around Monte Gordo should you need a break from the beach. You can find golf courses nearby, a variety of water sports including kite and wind surfing along the coastline, jeep safaris to inland lakes or leisurely boat trips along the Guadiana river.