Founded in 1971, Quinta do Lago is an upscale community in southern Portugal that is home to some of the best golf courses in Europe. It forms part of the Algarve’s “Golden Triangle”, an affluent area on the outskirts of Faro that includes the beach resort of Vilamoura and charming Almancil.
Test your golfing skills on one of the three courses of Quinta do Lago, which are favourites among European touring professionals. Challenge yourself on the par-72 Laranjal course or book a session at the Paul McGinley Golf Academy, which is equipped with state-of-the-art performance-enhancing technologies.
You can follow the wooden bridge that extends through the wetlands of Rio Formosa National Park or spot migratory species from the São Lourenço Bird Hide. Praia da Quinta do Lago is a wide sweep of sand that provides a setting for swimming and surfing and also magnificent sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean.
Getting there
Quinta do Lago is around 30 minutes’ drive from Faro and Faro Airport, which has seasonal flights to destinations across Europe. Renting a car is the most convenient way of getting to Quinta do Lago and exploring its attractions.