Vale do Lobo
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We have the most extensive range of villas to rent in Vale do Lobo. We have over 180 Vale do Lobo villas to choose from all backed by our Lowest Price Guarantee and the security of our ABTA Membership.
Vale do Lobo villas have been built with a keen eye on preserving the natural charm of the area. The resort was founded in the mid 1960s by a British businessman, a Mr. Costain, whilst out riding through the unspoilt pine forest to the wide golden sandy beach. He decided this was the ideal place to build a golf course with luxury holiday villas, townhouses, and tennis and sports centres - so he did.
Several decades after the first holiday villa appeared, the resort now boasts all the attributes of a luxury holiday destination. Development at Vale do Lobo has occurred sensitively however, and retains the distinctive character and charm that it was first designed with.
Vale do Lobo (Valley of the Wolf)
The resort boasts a well-established golden, sandy beach, and attracts holiday makers for a variety of reasons including fantastic weather, golf and watersports, a stunning location, and suitability for the whole family. Due to the resort's sophistication and unspoilt environment, Vale do Lobo villas and apartments remain among the best in Europe, built to a high standard for people who enjoy the finer things in life.
Amenities at Vale do Lobo are extensive and include two 18-hole golf courses - The Ocean, and the Royal - the Tennis Academy and the "Praça" (square) with smart al fresco cafés, bars, restaurants and live music. A supermarket is located at the resort entrance for the more practical necessities and a doctor's surgery ensures total peace of mind.
The resort is security patrolled, so you will feel quite at ease allowing your teenagers the freedom to walk to the beach or explore the range of facilities contained in this stylish resort. For younger children, there's the Kangaroo Club, a professionally managed children's club which entertains your little ones in style when you want some time to yourself.
All the essentials for a quiet relaxing holiday can be found in Vale do Lobo, with plenty of activities - if you want it.
Vale do Lobo Beach
Vale do Lobo Beach is renowned worldwide for it's gorgeous golden sand and cooling Atlantic sea water. The red sandstone cliffs provide a dramatic backdrop to the beach and the area often benefits from a pleasant sea breeze, particularly in the late afternoon.
The golden sandy beach stretches for miles in each direction from Vale do Lobo. A fifteen minute walk east from Vale do Lobo beach leads to the famous Maria's restaurant and a little further on, an array of beach front restaurants including Julia's, which has swings and slides for the children, and Izzy's, both serving delicious fish dishes amongst other items. At Julia's beach there is a water-sports centre offering jet skiing, ringos, banana boats and canoeing.
Sunbeds, with bamboo sunshades, can be hired at the beach at a daily rate of €18 for two beds and a shade.
Evening Entertainment
The Praca is the hub of activity in Vale do Lobo; a cobbled area comprising of bars, shops, restaurants and a nightclub, this area overlooks and leads onto the sandy beach.
Most of the evening entertainment centres around the Praca, with many restaurants and bars, live music and the Gecko Night Club.
The Gecko Club hosts a resident D.J. and energetic barmen. The club opens at 23.00 and gets busy around midnight. During peak summer months the club is extrememly popular so an earlier arrival is recommended.
Out and about
There is plenty to explore along the eastern Algarve with many other resorts and activities only a short drive away.
The resort of Quinta do Lago is just a 5 minute drive, and Vilamoura only 15 minutes. Or if you prefer to explore further you can head west towards Albufeira, and beyond towards Carvoeiro and Sagres
