Guidebook for our villa No15 Quinta do Mar
Parks & Nature
Just down the hill from our villa there is Ancao beach - lovely sand that goes on for miles! If you walk to your right when you get there you will come across some water activities to rent during high season. There are also pop up cocktail bars and massage tents in high season.
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Praia do Ancão
Just down the hill from our villa there is Ancao beach - lovely sand that goes on for miles! If you walk to your right when you get there you will come across some water activities to rent during high season. There are also pop up cocktail bars and massage tents in high season.
Quinta do Mar is on the edge of the Ria Formosa Nature reserve. Lovely for walking/running/cycling along the beachfront.
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Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
Quinta do Mar is on the edge of the Ria Formosa Nature reserve. Lovely for walking/running/cycling along the beachfront.
Shopping
Quinta do Lago
Essentials/Local Food Shops
Pingo Doce - Vale de Lobo
Vale do LoboPingo Doce | Quinta do Conde - Cova dos Vidros
Avenida Cova dos VidrosThis is the Portuguese equivalent of Waitrose!
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Apolónia Supermercados
271 Av. 5 de OutubroThis is the Portuguese equivalent of Waitrose!
Entertainment & Activities
Zoomarine Algarve
KM 65 N125Aqualand Algarve
N125Aquashow Park - Parque Aquático
n.º 1 R. do SeminoKarting Almancil
Caminho das PereirasMini Golf at Quinta do Lago
Avenida André JordanQuinta do Lago Golf Course
20 Aldeamento Vilar do GolfGood for younger children wanting to meet others.
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Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy
977C Av. FloridaGood for younger children wanting to meet others.
Pinheiros Golf Course
Vale do Lobo Ocean and Royal Golf Courses
Vale do LoboSan Lorenzo Golf Course
Quinta do LagoFour Seasons Country Club
Avenida André JordanTennis lessons/ paddle lessons/Bike hire + restaurant. The new sports hub of Quinta do Lago.
The Campus
20 Av. Ayrton Senna da SilvaTennis lessons/ paddle lessons/Bike hire + restaurant. The new sports hub of Quinta do Lago.
For those with young children the mini golf at Vale do Lobo is well worth a visit. Lovely to go out for a meal in Vale do Lobo afterwards!
ParTee Mini Golf Vale do Lobo
23a Avenida do MarFor those with young children the mini golf at Vale do Lobo is well worth a visit. Lovely to go out for a meal in Vale do Lobo afterwards!
Drinks & Nightlife
Vale do Lobo resort has a number of restaurants and bars. Good all day/all year, particularly for families.
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Vale do Lobo
Vale do Lobo resort has a number of restaurants and bars. Good all day/all year, particularly for families.
Getting Around
VDL Car Hire
353 Av. do MarVDL do bike rental as well.
Food Scene
One of the 5 - walking distance from the villa.
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Julia's restaurant,beach bar & lounge
Avenida OceanoOne of the 5 - walking distance from the villa.
Izzy's Beach Restaurant
Avenida OceanoParrilla Natural
Rua Manuel Teixeira GomesGreat for a drink/lunch by Quinta do Lago Lake. Walking distance.
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The Shack
Great for a drink/lunch by Quinta do Lago Lake. Walking distance.
Beach restaurant. Good all year round.
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Maria's Restaurant & Beach Algarve
Beach restaurant. Good all year round.
The Bold Octopus
Praia do AncãoRestaurant on the beach near the villa. Very popular.
A very well known restaurant on Ancao beach easy walking distance from the villa. A 'must' on your stay! You will need to book ahead.
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2 Passos
3404 Praia do AncãoA very well known restaurant on Ancao beach easy walking distance from the villa. A 'must' on your stay! You will need to book ahead.