Praia do Quinta do Lago
Blue Flag Beautiful large sandy beach with protected dunes. Access by foot via a wooden bridge over the Ria Formosa Natural Park lagoon.
Quinta do Lago: Bridge
The wooden bridge over the lagoon of the Ria Formosa to the beach Praia da Quinta do Lago is one of the area's landmarks.
Quinta do Lago: Lagoon
Pavillion near the parking and view to the Ria Formosa lagoon at high tide
Quinta do Lago: Seagulls
The Ria Formosa is a paradise for many bird species.
Quinta do Lago: Access to the beach
The beach "Praia do Quinta do Lago" is situated on the seaside of the western end of the Peninsula de Ancao, better known as Ilha de Faro. The beach pavillon "Gigi" is a gastronomic institution since decades.
Quinta do Lago: Bridge
View from the bridge to the lagoon and the villas of Quinta do Lago.
Quinta do Lago Beach
View to western direction from the Quinta do Lago beach in the pre-season
Praia da Quinta do Lago
View to eastern direction from the Quinta do Lago beach in the pre-season, stetching until the outskirts of Faro.
Quinta do Lago: Gigi
View to the inside of the famous restaurant Gigi. The blackboard depicts the actual offer of fresh fish & seafood, prices are by weight.