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An
area characterised by umbrella pine woods, sand dunes and a long stretch
of golden, sugary sand edging the blue Atlantic waters, Almancil is the
setting for some of the Algarve's most exclusive holiday resorts. There
is easy access to the beach and in Almancil itself, you will find many
bars and restaurants serving appetising dishes, with live entertainment
as an accompaniment to the evening fare.
Dunas DouradasAn intimate, well planned development of villas, houses and apartments based around a small, central complex comprising a beautiful Roman pool, paddling pool, poolside bar, shop, restaurant and tennis courts. The complex is surrounded by dense, pine woods and is situated near a golden sandy beach. Just a short drive away, you will find world class golf courses, horse riding and water sports, and the nightlife and boutiques of Bougainvillea Plaza and Quinta do Lago.Vale do GarraoVale do Garrao, neighbour to Dunas Douradas, is a secluded resort, hidden away amongst beautiful pine trees and ideally situated less than a kilometre from the beach. The area is well served by a good choice of beach bars, restauants and watersport facilities, and Vale do Garrao has its own pool and tennis courts.Vale do LoboVale do Lobo is one of the most established resorts in the Algarve and certainly one of the most well known. The resort offers an excellent range of sport and leisure facilities set on pine-clad cliff tops with villas nestling between the rich, green fairways of the golf course and the coast.Quinta do LagoLiterally the land of lakes, Quinta do Lago seems to have everything. From the lagoon, which is a haven for wild birds and a recognised conservation area, to the international golf course which is home to the Portuguese Open. The quality of the villas is quite special too, located on large plots in an area of fragrant pine woods and impressive sand dunes. The greenery of Quinta do Lago is breathtaking. Lawned gardens that seem to flow from the fairways of the golf course lap the walls of every villa creating a picture of well ordered tranquillity. Shopping and light entertainment can both be enjoyed at the Bouganvillea Plaza.Fonte SantaBetween Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura lies Fonte Santa, a pine wooded area dotted with clusters of villas near the two golden, sandy beaches of Almargem and Trafal. The beaches are backed by a stunning nature reserve, and you can enjoy a range of watersports including wet bikes and windsurfing.Places of interest There is a wide variety of cosmopolitan restaurants and shops yet you are just a short drive from the Portuguese market town of Loule, with its daily 'fresh produce' market in the Old Mosque and the famous Saturday street market. Beaches, Sports & Activities Praia da Ancao is the long stretch of beautiful white sandy beach along which these exclusive resorts are centred. Fringed with umbrella pines, providing shade, backed with dunes and rich red cliffs. You can enjoy cooling refreshments and simple yet fulfilling meals at several beach bars and there's a wider choice of restauants within and around the resorts. The famous Vale do Lobo golf club offer a testing course played through picturesque woodland and along the stunning cliff tops (handicap cards are required). For those with other sporting interests, there is the David Lloyd tennis centre nearby and Barringtons, an exclusive leisure club. |
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