Zoe & George
Zoe & George
There is so much to do in the beautiful Algarve during your stay. Long days at the beach, the best restaurants, endless golf and tennis, and world class gym and spa facilities.
If you are staying a little longer and would like to enjoy some Portuguese culture, trips to Loule and Faro are highly recommended. Boat trips to Portuguese island Ilha Deserta, Ilha do Farol and Faro Island provide some of the most remote and untouched beaches in the region.
Vilamoura is also a short 20 minute drive where you can visit the famous Marina, and enjoy water sports and boat trips exploring the beautiful coastline or dolphin spotting.
Restaurants
July can be incredibly busy so we recommend booking some of our recommended restaurants in advance of your trip.
Botânico
Wood Fired Grill restaurant offering a variety of steak, fish and superb cocktails.
Restaurante Pequeno Mundo
One of the oldest but finest dining spots in the Algarve. Set in a typical Algarve - style house with romantic patios and warm and welcoming dining rooms. International menu showing clear featured in the Michelin guide.
Parrilla Natural
Set in one of the most idyllic locations in the Algarve, the Uruguayan inspired restaurant cooks on an authentic Parrilla, the traditional Uruguayan way.
The Bold Octopus
Located in the heart of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, The Bold Octopus is a beach restaurant & bar with unrivalled views of Quinta do Lago, the Ria Formosa and the Atlantic Ocean.
Restaurante Marufo 1
The most famous peri peri chicken and chips in the Algarve is a must visit. Don't expect any thrills, a grand welcome or a luxurious dining table, it's an institution and you can expect to queue for approx 20 mins.
Pizzeria Casavostra
Casavostra is an Italian restaurant, renowned for serving thin-crust pizzas.
Combining tasteful design with unpretentious cuisine that focuses on the quality of the ingredients.
Gigi's Beach restaurant Quinta do Lago
To find Gigi's restaurant, cross the wooden bridge overlooking the lake. With fresh fish and seafood specialties complemented by idyllic views of the Ria Formosa National Park, this is one of the most famous and exclusive restaurants in the region.
Casa Velha
Michelin guide recommended Casa Velha offers authentic Portugese cuisine in a beautiful setting overlooking the Ria Formosa. Go for an al fresco dinner surrounded by lemon trees.
Figueiral
Brazilian-style Picanha in a gorgeous setting in the town of Almancil.
Maria's Restaurant and Beach, Algarve
Once a beach shack, now a relaxed yet sophisticated Restaurant and Rooftop Bar. Maria’s is renowned for it's familiar welcome, popular menu, lively atmosphere and unbeatable panoramic sea views.
Sport
Most resorts offer elite sports facilities. We also recommend hiring bikes and cycling the length of the boardwalk which runs through the Ria Formosa National Park adjacent to the coastline. If you make it all the way to Faro Island you can reward yourself with epic toasties from the famous toastie shack.
THE CAMPUS
Tennis
Padel
High Performance Gym and Fitness Classes
Spa
Swimming Pool
Sauna and Cold Plunge
Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy
Tennis and Padel facilities.
Golf
The Algarve is famous for it's golf courses and George has many to recommend!
Quinta North, South and Laranjal courses.
Vale Do Lobo Royal and Ocean courses.