Surrounding Areas/Activities
Quinta Verde is located under one kilometre from Quinta do Lago in the area known as the Golden Triangle in Central Algarve. This triangle runs from Almancil to Quinta do Lago to Vale do Lobo. It is renowned for its wonderful selection of golf courses, beautiful coastline and excellent cuisine as well as the abundance of natural beauty with the Ria Formosa Nature Walks and the many Lakes surrounding it. Set amongst beautiful pine trees and home to many upmarket shops, restaurants and nightclubs, the Golden Triangle caters for a discerning clientele.Activities
Golf
There are six golf courses within five minutes drive:- Quinta do Lago North
- Quinta do Lago South
- Pinheiros Altos
- San Lorenzo
- Vale do Lobo Ocean
- Vale do Lobo Royal
The Beach
The villa is five minutes drive from miles of superb golden, sandy beaches. Every kind of watersport is available, including excellent sailing, with remote coves to drop anchor and relax in, marinas such a Vilamoura and picturesque fishing villages such as Portimao.Deep-sea fishing is also on offer for those who want to wrestle with swordfish, ray, tuna, shark or snapper. Water-skiing, paragliding, windsurfing, jetskiing and scuba diving are also available.
Horseriding
What better way to explore the surrounding countryside than on horseback? There are many good stables within easy reach.Tennis
Tennis is also hugely popular and there are the Jim Stewart and David Lloyd centres nearby.Also within twenty minutes drive, children and adults alike can enjoy the go-carting and many waterparks.
Eating Out
There is an abundance of restaurants ranging from traditional Portuguese, to Michelin starred restaurants and everything in between and all within a short driving distance. You will find a full list of restaurants in the villa manual. In Peak season, booking is essential.Shopping
Under a kilometre away you will find Quinta Shopping. This is a delightful piazza filled with designer shops and, in the height of summer, there is traditional Portuguese dancing at night.The local town of Almancil has everything necessary including the fantastically stocked Apolonia supermarket, a chemist, a bank and a post office.
Tourist Attractions
About fifteen minutes drive is the old town of Loule which has an excellent market selling fresh seafood, vegetables, fruit, hand-painted pottery and tiles, intricate laces, hand woven baskets to name but a few!Faro, the Algarve's capital is twenty minutes by car. Here you will find lively cafes, smart shops, cobblestone streets and grand houses with wrought iron balconies. In the Cidada Velhe (Old Town) you can browse around the 13th century cathedral and bishop's palace.
About forty minutes away is Monchique, a quaint Roman spa town with picturesque 17th century architecture. After taking on the hairpin bends to the top you will find breathtaking views as well as goats and sheep trying to make friends. On the journey up there, you can stop off for the excellent chicken piri piri or buy some beautiful linen from the local craft shops.
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