Vale De Lobo

Excellently situated on the south east of The Algarve, Vale do Lobo is only a 20 minute drive from Faro Airport. Famous for its beaches, golf and spa resorts, Vale do Lobo offers a diverse selection of activities to cater for families and visitors of all ages. The landscape of the coastline is one of natural beauty with many golden beaches and azure blue waters. Inland, the landscape is more rugged and offers many smaller villages and tourist attractions sloping back to the mountain ranges of Serra Do Caldeirao. Praça is the focal point and centre for tourists to gather by night. Here you will be amazed at the variety of food, live music and street artists all joining together to create a magical holiday atmosphere.

There are plenty of water sports and inland activities to enjoy for those who like a little adventure while on holidays. Local shops and markets offer wonderful handmade crafts and gifts and there is an excellent bus service to the nearby towns of Quarteira, Albufeira and Faro which offer a larger choice of shopping and tourist attractions.

Out & About in Vale de Lobo

Visit Aquashow Water-Park, a fun theme park offering thrilling rides, water tunnels and adventures for all the family. The nearby towns of Faro and Quinta do Lago offer a wide choice of shopping, tourist attractions, restraints and nightlife. Rio Formosa National Park with its beautiful forest areas, lagoons, bird sanctuary many animals living wild is a marvelous place to visit. Zoomarine, is a marine park with dolphin, birds of prey and tropical bird shows daily plus the chance to be picked from the audience to swim with the dolphins. There is an amazing activity park attached with water slides, tunnels and adventure rides for all ages.

Vale do Lobo is renowned for its spa resorts and “wellness “centers. Why not take a break from the sun and treat yourself to a full or half day program at The Royal Spa or The Barrington Spa Resorts, both set in beautiful hotel surroundings.

Vale de Lobo Travel Highlights:

Beautiful Beaches

Portugal is synonymous for its beautiful golden beaches and Vale do Lobo has many to offer. Check out the popular areas of Olhos D’Agua, Praia do Lobo, Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo. Most of the smaller beaches are on a local bus route and many of them offer excellent beach bars, cafes and restaurants.

Sporting Activities

A world renowned golf resort, Vale do Lobo is has hosted the European Tour Portuguese Open twice since the millennium and is home to two of the most spectacular and challenging courses across Europe. The Ocean Golf Club is true to its name set high on the cliffs over the most stunning views across the ocean. The Royal Golf Club is located back from the coast in the rich surroundings forests and lakes. Both courses offer excellent club house and bar facilities.

When it comes to water sports, Vale Do Lobo has something for everyone. From waterskiing, diving, fishing, jet skiing to paragliding, kayaking scuba diving and even skydiving. Inland, there are several tennis courts, spa resorts offering leisure centre access, horse riding, cycling and activity based excursions you can take top explore what The Algarve has to offer.

Local Cuisine

Praça, the social centre of the resort is where you will find the majority of restaurants in the resort. Heavily influenced by the ocean, fresh seafood is a popular choice and widely available cooked to wonderful traditional recipes or simply char-grilled. Delicious fresh salads, fruit, hand made cheese, breads compliment every meal along with some excellent wines, sangria and the best of the local port. There is also a varied selection of European eateries to choose from such as Italian, Steakhouses, La Crêperie, Thai, Chinese, French and many more. Some of the local hotels offer elegant surroundings for intimate gourmet dining. In Vale Do Lobo, you will certainly find an excellent mix of restaurants to suit every palate.