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Hotel Residencial Montemar

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This comfortable and economically priced three star hotel, which was recently refurbished, is located at the junction of the Lagos to Sagres 125 highway with the road leading to the picturesque rock formations of the Ponte da Piedade and the beaches of the Costa D'Ouro. It is recommended for clients of all ages.

Hotel Rural Quinta dos Poetas

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Located in Pechão, a charming village midway between Olhão and Faro, you will find Quinta dos Poetas, a rustic-style hotel.
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Paderne

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Palmares

Alvor
Holes: 18 / Par 72
Golf course near Lagos overlooking the bay of Alvor. The New 18 Holes Palmares Golf Course designed by Trent Jones Jr is opening on mid 2010. We are really looking forward to see a great design together with stunning views of Meia-Praia beach and Ria de Alvor.

Parque da Floresta

Salema
Holes: 18 / Par 72
The most western golf course and resort in the Algarve between Lagos and Vila do Bispo. A hilly course, with sharply sloping fairways, several blind shots, and greens on hill tops, creating a strange but very pleasant effect, perfectly integrated into the landscape.
Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina
One of Portugal's largest natural reserves
One of the Portugal's largest natural reserves with 70.000 ha of protected area, and one of the few locations of the Algarve where the nature environment has been almost untouched and the rich cultural and historical heritage has been preserved

Pego do Inferno

Cascade of 15m ending in a shadowy basin inviting for a bath. Leave highway at exit Tavira and follow the sign after 3 km to the parking
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Penina Golf

Alvor
Holes 18 / Par 71
Penina Golf Course , previously known as the Sir Henry Cotton Championship Golf Course, the main 18 holes provides the most demanding test of a player's skills in the Algarve, if not in Portugal.
Further courses:
Resort Course: 18 Holes PAR 71
Academy Course: 9 Holes PAR 30/60

Pestana Alvor Praia

Três Irmãos beach 1 km from Alvôr
The ideal place for leisure, relaxation and a memorable stay. The quality, elegance and matchless comfort of the Pestana Alvôr Praia make it one of the leading 5 star resorts. Restaurants, Bars, Heated Pool, Health Club, Beauty Salon, Kids Club (nearby), Tennis.
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Pestana Alvor Park

5 minutes to the beach
All of the apartments are decorated and furnished to the usual high standard of Pestana offering Algarves best location and facilities. 4 star Pestana Alvor Park is situated about five minutes walk from the beach, and from the village of Alvor.
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Pestana Delfim

Praia dos Três Irmãos between Alvôr and Portimão
The Pestana Delfim is an ideal 4 starhotel for anyone seeking a magnificent beach as well as excellent conditions to practice sport in the open air throughout the year, specially golf, tennis, horse riding and water sports.
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Pestana Dom João Village

At the beach of Alvôr
The Pestana Dom João Village is a comfortable and well-situated 4 star Beach Resort that enjoys a unique and enviable setting with direct access to Alvôr Beach. It comprises the Pestana Dom João II hotel, the Aparthotel Pestana Alvor Atlântico, villas and the Pestana Kids Club.
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Pestana Golf Resort

Between Lagoa and Carvoeiro
A paradise for golfers
Set against the misty backdrop of the Monchique mountains, Pestana Golf Resort near Carvoeiro nestles in 200 hectares of unrivalled beauty. The resort offers you 2 magnificent Golf courses and the David Leadbetter Golf Academy in addition to a wide range of luxury golfing villas and apartments, either for sales or rentals.
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Pestana Golf

Between Lagoa and Carvoeiro
Golf courses and resort near Lagoa:
Gramacho Course: PAR 72
18 Fairways/27 Tees & Greens
Pinta Course: 18 Holes PAR 71
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Pestana Levante

Overlooking the bay of Armação de Pêra
With a view over the picturesque Bay of Armação de Pêra , this small and intimate 4 star hotel is ideal for those who want to slow down and relax. It enjoys a magnificent location on the beach and provides guests with everything for an unforgettable stay
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Pestana Palm Gardens

Near Carvoeiro
The development comprises 78 "Townhouses", set in five hectares of carefully tended gardens and each equipped to the highest quality standards. Sited on a level plateau with views of the sea. Clubhouse, health club. pestana Golf Resort nearby.
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Pestana Viking Hotel & Resort

Praia Senhora da Rocha near Porches
The beauty of its location makes the 4 star Pestana Viking Resort the ideal holiday destination for those seeking quiet and restful breaks, or for families who want all to participate in the extensive programme of leisure and sporting activities.
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Pine Cliffs Golf Suite
On top of the cliffs
On the golf course
This wonderful apartment has been built with materials and fabrics that create an environment which is at once traditional and sophisticated, typically Portuguese and yet totally international.

Pine Cliffs Golf

Pine Cliffs Golf & Country Club, Acoteias
Holes: 9 / Par 32
Golf Course in the Pine Cliffs Resort on cliff-top of the beach "Praia da Falésia" with spectacular views over the cliffs.One of the best driving ranges in the Algarve!

Pinhal do Sol

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Situated in the middle of the Algarve in the countryside, between Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura, Hotel Pinhal do Sol is the ideal place for a peaceful holiday. The center of Quarteira with its beach is 3,5 kms away.

Pinheiros Altos

On the border of the Ria Formosa, Almancil
Holes: 27 / Par 72
Golf course and resort near Quinta do Lago, bordering the Ria Formosa Natural Parc. Pinheiros Altos is a combination of 27 holes composed by three groups of 9 holes named Oliveiras (Olives), Pinheiros (Pines) and Sobreiros (Corks) with different characteristics.

Pintadinho

Blue Flag
Praia do Pintadinho
Sandy beach with calm waters east of the fishing village of Ferragudo, protected by smaller rocks.
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Pinus Ria

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Located in the heart of the Algarve, in Valverde, about 400 meters away from Quinta do Lago, one of the most prestigious resorts of the region, the Pinus Ria has excellent accommodation, sports and leisure facilities.

Polvo

Polvo (Octopus vulgaris), the common octopus, has eight tentacles that are nice as a salad or in caldeirada and truly superb when baked in the oven.
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Ponta da Piedade

Bizarre rock formation 2 km south-west of Lagos with high cliffs, caverns and hidden creeks. Especially impressive from the sea side
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Portimao
Town in the Western Algarve, located at the mouth of the River Arade. Busy and modern tourist place with its famous beaches Praia da Rocha and Praia da Vau and an active nightlife
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Porto de Mós

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Praia de Porto de Mós
Several miles long and broad sandy beach west of Lagos, very popular for families.
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Praia Grande

Praia Grande
Large sandy beach between Salgados and Armação de Pêra. No infrastructures, ideal for nature lovers.
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Hotel Praia Sol

350 m from the beach
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The Hotel boasts 40 rooms elegantly decorated and equipped. Situated approximately 350 m from the magnificent Marina Beach, and 400 m from the centre of Vilamoura.

Prainha Clube & Village

Between Alvôr and Portimão
4star aparthotel and 3star Tourist Village on top of the cliffs between Portimão and Alvor. Health Club, Thalgo Maritime treatments, Restaurants, Tennis Courts, Golf packages and manifold activities. Direct acces to the beach Praia dos Três Irmãos by elevator.
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Q.da Ria / Q.de Cima

Golf course near Tavira:
Quinta da Ria: 18 Holes PAR 72
Quinta de Cima: 18 Holes PAR 72
Quarteira
Located next door to the famous resort of Vilamoura, Quarteira has grown since the 1960s from a small fishing village to a major tourist location.
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Quarteira

Praia da Quarteira
This large sandy beach stretches for several miles opposite the Quarteira promenade and is very busy during the summer season.
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Quinta da Balaia

Close to Albufeira
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Located in the centre of the Algarve in Albufeira, approximately 2 kms from the centre of the city - its commercial area and animated nightlife. The resort is situated 7 kms from Vilamoura and less than 25 kms from Faro Airport.

Quinta do Lago Hotel

Quinta do Lago Resort
Leading Hotels of the World
Located within the Quinta do Lago Resort behind the dunes. Restaurants, Bars, Gymnasium, heated Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pools, Sauna, Massage, Tennis, Golf, Horseback Riding, Water Sports.
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Quinta do Lago

Resort Quinta do Lago, Almancil
Holes: 18 / Par 72
The world famous Golf Resort of Quinta do Lago disposes of three great golf courses with different characteristics::
South Course: 18 Holes PAR 72
North Course: 18 Holes PAR 72
Laranjal: 18 Holes PAR 72

Quinta do Lago

Blue Flag
Praia do Quinta do Lago
Beautiful large sandy beach with protected dunes. Access by foot via a wooden bridge over the Ria Formosa Natural Park lagoon.
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Quinta do Vale

Near the Guadiana river
Holes: 18 / Par 72
The most eastern golf course in the Algarve near the Guadiana river, the border to Spain

Quinta Shopping

Quinta Shopping is located directly at the entry of the resort of Quinta do Lago at the first roundabout. Here you find exquisite shops and restaurants within an elegant ambience.
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Raj

Hotel Garbe in Armação de Pêra
Indian cuisine
The famous Indian restaurant the "Raj at Garbe" offers an extensive choice of authentic dishes from many different regions of India. Pleasing décor and superb seaviews.
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Raposeira
The place where Prince Henry "The Navigator" is supposed to have lived. Many houses with original doors dating from the 15. and 16. century. Parish church with small museum of sacral art.
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Real Bellavista

Albufeira
The Hotel Real Bellavista combines the atmosphere of a city hotel with all the facilities and luxury of a holiday resort. The Algarve is what makes the difference; we take care of the little details.

Reserva Biogenética de Sagres

The area from Ponta de Sagres to Cape St. Vincent is a protected area filled with a wide biodiversity of different species and natural habitats, many of which are quite unique in the world.
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Reserva do Sapal
Ecological reserve between land and sea
Natural park located at the mouth of the River Guadiana. The saliferous area is hosting, among other rare species, flamingos, storks and ospreys.
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Residêncial Vilamar

Praia da Luz
This comfortable 3star boarding house is located in a calm urbanisation with sea view and not far from the village centre (1km Praia da Luz,1km to the beach and 5km to Lagos).
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Ria Formosa
Natural reserve of more than 18.000 ha and important hide-away for migrating birds and rare birds species. The information centre is located east of Olhão
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Ria Park Garden Hotel

Between Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo
4Star hotel located near the beach between Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo. 109 rooms including Suites. Bars, Restaurant, Conference and Banqueting Rooms, outdoor Swimming Pools, Jacuzzi, Turkish Bath, Tennis Courts and Football Training Pitch.
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Ria Park Hotel & Spa

Between Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo
A sophisticated relaxing first class hotel with a pleasant ambience and a quiet location, a perfect hide-away with luxuriant yet limited sub-tropical gardens.
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Ribatejo
Wine region north of Lisbon on the river Tagus with the DOC category: "Ribatejo" (since 2000).
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Rocha Baixinha Leste

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Praia Rocha Baixinha Leste
Large and flat sandy beach between Praia da Rocha Baixinha Oeste and the Vilamoura Marina with excellent infrastructures, perfect for families with children.
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Rocha Baixinha Oeste

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Praia Rocha Baixinha Oeste
Flat sandy beach adjacent to Praia de Falésia direction Vilamoura. Good infrastructures, perfect for families with children.
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Rocha da Pena

The protected area of Rocha da Pena offers one of the very best vantage points for looking out over the vast expanse of the Algarve’s Barrocal landscape with all the geological oddities and diversity of fauna and flora that the region is famous for.
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Rocha

Blue Flag
Praia da Rocha
Large sandy beach, ideally located opposite the busy promenade of the tourist centre of Praia da Rocha near Portimão.
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Rosa dos Ventos
The famous "compass rose" within the fortress Fortaleza de Sagres, dating from the 16th century. Discovered only in 1921 the exact date and the purpose are still disputed.
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Vila Sol

Vila Sol Resort, Vilamoura
Holes: 27 / Par 72
Vila Sol Golf stretches along a wide valley, naturally sculpted by nature and divided into three loops with three different levels of difficulty: Prime, Challenge and Prestige.

 
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