TLocated in the heart of the stunning Quinta do Lago, Encosta do Lago Golf and leisure resort is renowned for its fabulous palm-fringed pool, luxurious accommodation and total tranquility. Awarded 5 Stars by International Property as Best Portuguese Development and Best Portuguese Property it offers guests a privileged location in Quinta do Lago, Algarve. Close to Quinta do Lago's two championship golf courses, the beautiful lake, Ria Formosa nature reserve and the Quinta do Lago beach on the Atlantic Ocean, with the renowned GiGi's restaurant - Encosta do Lago (meaning beside the lake) has everything you could wish for in the way of location and relaxation. If you wish to take advantage of the leisure facilities then there is a range of health and massage treatments, gym and sauna, water sports on the lake or horse-riding at the riding centre. The pool bar and Tucano's restaurant offer you a wide choice of fresh fish, seafood and meats cooked either traditional Portuguese or European style cuisine. There are numerous leisure facilities close by including a riding centre, beach bars, PADI diving and water sports on the Quinta do Lago lake. Accommodation can be in two or three bedroom apartments with a choice of private landscaped gardens, pools or terraces within the heart of the resort, each apartment is set back from the next providing guests with a private outside dining area. All properties are equipped to the highest standards, including quality kitchen appliances and satellite TV with access to UK digital channels including sports from both the lounge and master bedrooms. Dining options are varied. The Tucano's restaurant is open daily for drinks and lunchtime meals, while the Pool Bar offers a range of light snacks to eat in or take away. In the evening Tucano's offers guests an eclectic range of á la carte dishes to meet anyone's taste, with Portuguese and European selection of fine wines, you can also order a Tucano’s Delivery and within 5 minutes of the resort is Casa Do Lago restaurant situated on the lake. For those wishing to venture a little further the area around Quinta do Lago offers guests a wide range of restaurants and beach bars.
For those visiting for the Golf, the choice will spoil you – Quinta do Lago North and South courses and the São Laurenço course are all located within Quinta do Lago and for those wishing to expand their choice a little further, Vale Do Lobo is 10 minutes by car and Vilamoura offers you the opportunity to play at the new Victoria course – host of the Golf World Cup 2005 as well as the Millennium, Old Course and Pinhal. Guests of Encosta do Lago receive a guest pass which offers them a generous discount on all Quinta do Lago courses. Other on-site activities include tennis, bowls and archery, horse riding in the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, mountain biking, jeep safaris and water-based sports can also be arranged by Encosta's concierge services. Daily child care facilities are available for those parents looking for a well-earned rest, daily activities are scheduled. Evening child care is also available. Due to the stunning all year climate of the Algarve you are invited to visit Encosta do Lago at any time, the summer months are ideal for families and lovers of sun, sand and sea, for those wishing to enjoy good weather but combine this with golf we recommend September – March. Whatever you decide to do with your days in the sun here in Quinta do Lago, we are sure you will enjoy the tranquility and harmony that makes Encosta do Lago one of Europe's very special places, at the end of a relaxing day, you can always look forward to relaxing on the pool terrace with your favourite cocktail and enjoy the sunset with only one task ahead – do we dine out, do we have a family barbeque or shall we have Tucano´s deliver something - simple!
Accommodation ranges from superbly appointed two or three bedroom luxurious apartments with a choice of landscaped gardens, private pools or sun drenched terraces and for spring and autumn breaks, you can ask for an apartment with a heated swimming pool, at no additional payment. All apartments contain a Log Burning Stove for those travelling in the cooler months, who after an exhilarating round of mid afternoon golf or horse riding wish to light a fire and settle in for warm and cosy evening with their favourite bottle of red!
Encosta do Lago offers
- 2 bedroom apartments with terrace
- 2 bedroom apartments with garden
- 2 bedroom apartments pool
- 3 bedroom apartments with terraces
- 3 bedroom apartments with landscaped gardens
- 3 bedroom apartments with private pool
- 2 tennis courts
- Outdoor pool and children's pool with rock showers
- Pool and sunlounger attendants 7 days a week
- Pool bar and dining area
- Health and beauty centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Horse riding centre
- Tennis centre – on resort lessons – individual, group and children
- Day and Evening Child care facilities (contact us for details of childcare rates)
- Doctor and Dentist (24hr)
- ATM and Banking facilities
- Daily maid and laundry services
- Retained golf professional
2 and 3 Bedroom Apartment description
The apartments are set in small clusters linked by "calçada" stone paths, amongst luxuriant landscaping and close to all Encosta do Lago's facilities. The spacious airy apartments have views over the gardens, lake, sea and pine forest. No building is taller than 3 stories, most are only two. Upper storey apartments benefit from large terraces, whilst ground floor properties have both terraces and gardens. The exceptional interiors use only high quality finishes and fittings, with stone floors in living areas and polished stone wall and floor tiles in bathroom and showers. The kitchens are fully fitted with Bosch equipment and beautiful polished granite worktops with stone splashbacks. The two bedroom properties have a double and twin room, both en-suite, the three bedroom apartments have two double rooms and a twin all with en-suite facilities. Bedroom configuration can be altered with sufficient notice.
- Air Conditioning
- Bosch-equipped kitchen: oven, ceramic hob, microwave, extractor, dishwasher, washer/dryer, refrigerator and freezer
- Granite worktops
- Satellite TV
- Security system
- Log-burning stove
- Ample storage
- Stone floors
- Fitted wardrobes
- En-suite bath/shower rooms
- Visitor's cloakroom
- Extensive terraces