For sports fans Quinta do Lago holidays are ideal. As well as four 18 hole golf courses there's the chance to take part in horse-riding, tennis, squash and clay pigeon shooting. For nature-lovers there is the Ria Formosa Nature Park with a fascinating selection of wildlife. There are also several lakes, both manmade and natural where experts will teach you the ropes when it comes to windsurfing and water skiing.
Visitors to Quinta do Lago should also check out the nearby town of Monchique, home to an amazing Roman spa where you can relax and revive.
The landscape in Quinta do Lago is nothing short of breathtaking. Its name means 'farm on the lake' and the beautiful natural environment certainly suits that name. Its thick pine forests, pretty and lakes and tolling hills make it as beautiful as the most idyllic English countryside, made even more beautiful by the blue skies and sunshine. Once you arrive at the resort you'll immediately feel a world away from your day-to-day life. Of course, there is also a fabulous beach with golden sands and crystal blue waters.