Villa Description

Located in the heart of the stunning Quinta do Lago area of the Algarve, Encosta do Lago provides a ideal Golf and leisure resort and it is renowned for its fabulous palm fringed pool, luxurious and stylish accommodation and total tranquility.

This villa resort in Portugal has everything you could wish for in the way of location and relaxation.

Encosta do Lago is within walking distance of 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. Guests can also take advantage of the leisure facilities; there is a range of health and massage treatments, a gym, sauna, water sports on the lake or horse-riding at the riding centre.

In the centre of the resort there is a pool bar and restaurant, which offers a wide choice of fresh fish, seafood and meats cooked either traditionally Portuguese or European style. 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, the lake, the sea and pine forest. The exceptional interiors use only high quality finishes and fittings, with stone floors in the living areas and polished stonewall and floor tiles in each bathroom.

Accommodation can be in either a two or three bedroom luxury fitted air-conditioned apartments with modern full equipped kitchens and a choice of private landscaped gardens and pools (which can be heated for an additional cost) on the ground floor apartments or terraces on the upper floors. Each apartment is set back from the next providing guests with a private outside dining area.

For those visiting to play a little or a lot of golf, the choices include Quintado Lago North and South, São Laurenço which are all located within the Quinta do Lago area. As a guest of Encosta do Lago you will receive a guest pass, which offers 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 with the resorts concierge services. Daily childcare facilities are available for those parents looking for a well earned rest, and various daily activities are scheduled. Evening childcare is also available.

The stunning all year round warm climate of the Algarve enables you to visit at anytime, the summer months are ideal for families and lovers of the sun, sand and sea, or for those wishing to combine good weather with some golf, September - March time is recommended.

Accommodation:
• 2 bedroom apartments with terrace
• 2 bedroom apartments with landscaped gardens 
• 2 bedroom apartments with private pool
• 3 bedroom apartments with terraces 
• 3 bedroom apartments with landscaped gardens
• 3 bedroom apartments with private pool    

 Facilities:
• 2 tennis courts 
• Outdoor pool and children's pool with rock showers
• Pool and sun - lounger attendants 7days a week 
• Pool bar and dining area
• Health and beauty centre 
• Fitness centre
• Sauna 
• Horse riding
• Tennis centre offering on resort lessons 
• Beach bar
• PADI diving 
• Water Sports on the Quinta Do Lago lake
• Day and Evening Childcare facilities 
• Full range of concierge services from reception
• Business Centre -fax and email services.
• Two 18hole golf courses, Short game practice area, Driving range, Golf academy,Golf Clinic with resident PGA Golf Pro