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Quinta do Lago
Arriving at Quinta do Lago is simple. It is just 15 minutes from Faro International Airport. The hard part is leaving.
The exclusive resort is set in a jewel of a landscape: 800 acres of pine forest bordering the Ria Formosa Natural Park – a
Conservation Area of World Importance – and a stunning stretch of the Atlantic Ocean. All this and 300 days of sunshine
each year, with temperate summers and mild winters.
The original concept of entrepreneur Andre Jordan, when he was shown the site in 1970, was to retain its spectacular
pine forests and lakes while developing properties of the highest quality in a low density setting. Nothing has changed,
protected by strict planning and environmental policies to preserve the exclusive ambience. The resort’s international
awards include recognition for its preservation of the environment as well as excellence in tourism and golf.
Arrive at Quinta do Lago for the first time and you will be taken aback by just how verdant and unspoilt the area is.
The skyline is still dominated by the powerful lines of the beautiful umbrella pine trees; the crystal lakes scintillate in the
sunshine, and the wildlife is as abundant today as it ever was.
Stroll along one of the nature trails through the Ria Formosa Natural Park and you’ll glimpse rare birds stopping over on
their long migrations between Africa and Europe.
Interwoven into this astonishing environment, often shaded from view by the pine trees, are individually designed
properties, many bordering the resort’s four 18 hole Championship Golf Courses. Plots average 2,000 sq metres: ample
space for the typically four and five-bedroomed villas, each complete with pool and landscaped gardens.
In addition to these privately owned freehold villas there are quality condominium developments such as Victory Village,
Lakeside Village, São Lourenço, Vale dos Pinheiros, Monte da Quinta Club and the Vilar do Golf Resort Club – each with
its own character and offering an array of townhouses and well appointed apartments, as well as affording a variety of
pursuits such as tennis and swimming. While the properties are individually owned, the facilities and landscaped gardens
are commonly owned and managed. The two Four Seasons developments offer ownership based on timeshare and have
proved enormously successful.
But Quinta do Lago is not simply about living in a superb environment: it is about immersing yourself in the luxury of
space and privacy that the resort offers. The sports facilities are simply first class – four top quality golf courses, and water
based sports including windsurfing and sailing, as well as more leisurely pursuits such as a luxury spa. Tennis players will
always find a game at the Jim Stewart Tennis Centre. Horse riding is also popular here. The experienced staff at the riding
centre on Avenida Ayrton Senna are delighted to cater for all standards – from novice to advanced.
At the two shopping centres – Bouganvilia Plaza and Quinta Shopping – you’ll find everything you need, from banking and
supermarket shopping to designer boutiques, cafés and elegant restaurants.
The appeal of Quinta do Lago comfortably crosses the generational divide. Discreet but effective security means that
children can play safely and be entertained here while their parents and grandparents relax. The beach itself is a sheer
delight – 3 1 / 2 km of beautiful golden sands backed by undulating dunes.
Indeed, why would anyone want to leave?
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The vision of Quinta do Lago that was
born 35 years ago has never wavered.
Here was a truly beautiful natural
environment; that unique quality would
always be jealously guarded whilst
developing Europe’s finest residential
and leisure resort
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