Quinta do Lago Things To Do

Nightlife
The nightlife in Quinta do Lago is second to none and there is a wide variety of bars, clubs and fine restaurants. Most are open late and will be very busy during the summer months. Expect to find plenty of holiday makers and locals enjoying the wide variety of food and drink available here.

Shopping
If you want to escape the heat, try the open air shopping mall in Quinta do Lago. This chic mall boasts designer shops, beauty salons and sports outlets. The mall also has several restaurants where you can stop off for lunch or just have a few drinks.

Golf
Golfing holidays in Quinta do Lago are extremely popular and there are many magnificent courses in the area. Try the professional Quinta do Lago Golf Clubs that has been host to the Portuguese Open on several occasions.

Natural Park at Ria Formosa
Not far from Quinta do Lago is the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa. This natural park comprises of an extensive lagoon following 60km of coastline. There are rare birds, freshwater lakes, marshlands, and some spectacular walks and trails.

Beaches
Beaches in Quinta do Lago consist of the nearby Praia do Vale do Lobo, which is always busy and very popular with water sports enthusiasts. The nearby beach of Praia do Ancao has been described as sublime, and it is very easy to escape the crowds here and find your very own stretch of deserted beach.

Cruises
There is a wide variety of cruises in Quinta do Lago, from deep sea fishing charter boats to dolphin spotting. You can take a trip to Albufeira’s spectacular coastal grottoes or stop off and have a beach barbecue at Armacao de Pera. There are also all inclusive three and seven hour cruises with food, drink and entertainment available at no extra cost.