Quinta do Lago frequently asked questions
Can I arrange a villa and golf separately for a planned golfing holiday?
In Quinta do Lago, villas and golfing holidays go hand in hand, but you don't have to book a package. At Sun-hat, we can arrange your villa and you can book with the Quinta do Lago Golf Course directly or, to qualify for discounts, through a local company we can recommend. Please feel free to contact us, if you would like to discuss this option.
I am keen on wildlife and birdwatching; is Quinta do Lago for me?
Absolutely! There are over two hundred species of birds in the 1840 hectares of the Ria
Formosa Nature Reserve, including hides for the avid birdwatcher. Thanks to the work of
conservationists in the area, some species have been saved from extinction and others are still
protected on the rare and endangered list. The area covered by the reserve includes many different
habitats from freshwater estuary to sand dunes, making it home to a variety of resident and migratory
birds, including the elegant pink Flamingo, the Red Crested Pochard and the Kentish Plover.
The park's two nature trails are great for walking, or you can hire a bicycle if you prefer. There
are plenty of indigenous animals, reptiles and insects to see, including the chameleon, the marsh frog
and the terrapin. A nature guide is available to help you make the most of your visit.
What kind of plant life grows in the area?
The area is blessed by contrasting soil types and the natural and manmade landscapes. You
will see pine trees, palm trees and some species of shrub that grow much further north - such as heather and broom - although
varieties are dictated by the warm Algarve climate.
Quinta do Lago also has 700 species of exotic flowers to enjoy, as well as the natural vegetation of
the sand dunes and wetlands. Public areas, luxury villa gardens and hotel grounds have been
extravagantly landscaped to provide colour - from the deep pink of the bougainvillea to the sunshine
yellow of the mimosa.
Where can I go horseriding?
You have a choice. There is the Quinta do Lago Riding Centre, but there are several other equestrian centres nearby. They cater for all abilities and you can have a lesson or go trekking under the supervision of a qualified instructor. If you enjoy riding, the latter is a very pleasant way to see the countryside. Some schools also hold dressage and show jumping events.
What are the medical facilities?
In Quinta do Lago itself, Doctor Robin Thomson has a practice at Vilar do Golf:
Tel. number: 289 398411
Out of hours number: 917 214326
The Medical Centre at the main entrance of nearby Vale
do Lobo is also run by Doctor Robin Thomson and his colleagues, who can
provide up to date personal medical care:
Contact Tel. number: 289 398009
Out of hours number: 917 214326
The Cinica Verde (Green Clinic) in Almancil is a health centre for alternative treatments specializing
in physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture, homeopathy, massages and aromatherapy.
If I need an emergency dentist, is there one at the resort?
The French dentist in Almancil has been running his practice for 11 years; he is Dr.
Claude Jean-Louis and he works with Dr Betty Pujol at:
Rua Casa do Povo
Almancil
Contact Tel. number 289 397229
