Quinta do Lago Holidays
If you are thinking about a holiday in Algarve region of Portugal, consider Quinta do Lago as your destination. In fact, the resort and golf course in Quinta do Lago was the first place that put Algarve in the world map; especially in those people’s map who love golfing when doing their Quinta do Lago Holidays.
Today Quinta do Lago is a much awarded golf resort on Europe and a very popular resort with hotels, villas and rental homes for all kinds of budget. Coming to the place does not mean you can only play golf; there are so many other activities to be pursued here that it is a great family destination. If you are thinking for coming to this place this summer, here are some information that you can use:
How To Get to Quinta do Lago
The best way to visit Algarve and Quinta do Lago in general is fly there. The nearest airport is Faro which is only a 15 by car. The airport of Faro is well connected to all the major cities of Europe and most flights take about 3 hours to reach here. If you want to enjoy the beauty of the Algarve region in general, then drive down from Lisbon to enjoy the scenic beauty of the roads. Quinta do Lago is highly accessible by road from any part of Portugal.
Staying In Quinta Do Lago
There are many accommodations available in the area. Apart from the main golf resort and hotel Quinta do Lago, there are many hotels and villa rental services about 5 minutes from the main area which can suit every kind of budget. If that is not enough, the tourist towns of Vilamoura, is just 10 minutes by car from Quinta do Lago. So getting a place to stay in your budget will not be such a problem.
The Algarve Climate
One of the many reasons for the attraction of Algarve region is its weather. It stays pleasant all through the year. Even in peak summer, the temperature remains around 30o C; and the afternoons are very pleasant due to the cool breeze that blows from the sea. The temperature remains very enjoyable during the winter as well thanks to its Mediterranean climate. Playing golf at that time is a great experience in itself; and that is what draws golf enthusiasts form north European countries whose winters are not hospitable for playing golf!
Things To Do
Apart from the obvious i.e. playing golf, there are many things to do and sights to see in Quinta do Lago. First is of course the beach of Quinta do Lago. It is adjacent to the hotel Quinta do Lago and is one of the safest beaches in Europe. It has been awarded the blue flag for its safety, cleanliness and accessibility features. The beauty of the beach in this resort town is that, it is a parallel spit beach. It means the sea is on both the side of the beach and visitors have to cross a long wooden walkway to reach it. With 300 sunny days all throughout the year, sunbathing is the best way to spend your Quinta do Lago holiday.
If golf is not your forte, then there is the Ria Formosa Natural Park for you to see. This wetland is very vital for the conservation of the whole Algarve region and best efforts are done to protect it. Since the time Quinta do Lago was being developed, the developers made sure that the fragile environment of the area was never disturbed. That tradition is still continuing today. So if you are a great nature fan, then you love the nature trails and hikes that are organized around the area.
The Quinta do Lago hike takes about 40 minutes and covers both the marsh of Ria Formosa and the surrounding woods. The both flora and fauna differ in the two parts and it will be explained to you by your guide in either Portuguese or English.
