Luxury bespoke holidays to Quinta do Lago, Algarve
Facts in brief
Official star rating 5
Location The hotel is set in the Ria Formosa Nature Park, between a lagoon and the Atlantic in the Algarve
Annual opening 12 February to 31 October
Closest airport Faro Airport
Distance from airport The hotel is about 20-minutes' drive from Quinta do Lago Airport
Hotel facilities and services
Ca'd'Oro Restaurant, Brisa do Mar Restaurant, Laguna Bar, Pool Bar, Reserved Beach Area, Spa, Boutique Shop and Tobacconist, Indoor and Outdoor Heated Pools, Gym, Outdoor Jacuzzi, Hairdressers, Library, Kids' Club, Babysitting, and 9 acres of Gardens.
Chargeable watersports
Water Sports are available on the lake/lagoon and on the beach.
Land sports
4 Golf Courses (with complimentary transfers), Horse-riding, Bicycle Rental, 2 Tennis Courts (with resident tennis professional), Nature Trails in the Ria Formosa Nature Park.
Out and about nearby
Visit the nearby Ria Formosa Natural Park for guided walks among pine trees, marshes, and salt pans, for bird-watching trips, and for catamaran trips down the river channels. The Ria Formosa Natural Park is considered to be one of Portugal's Seven Natural Wonders, with 18,000 hectares of lagoons, rocky coast, and inland plains. See the local whales, dolphins, and turtles either on a boat cruise or at the Zoomarine's lagoon. Head into Faro to witness the many historic sights: the Bone Chapel, the Carmo Church, the 13th century Cathedral. Olhao is the Algarve's oldest fishing port, though is famous for its markets down by the water and the remains of its Moorish influences. Ruined castles and a famous Roman bridge wait for you in Tavira. Long walking and hiking opportunities await at Mount Foia. Perhaps also visit the medieval castle of Silves, the grottoes of Ponta da Piedade, the 'End of the World,' and to Cabo do Sao Vicente, where the Romans thought the gods lived.
Sports nearby
Golf, Cycling, Water Sports, Walking, and Hiking.
Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!Mrs H, Jan 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Garden view room for 7 nights
From about
£980 low season
£1,430 high season
Holiday Code EXH07
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays to Quinta do Lago, Algarve
As a member of the Leading Hotels of the World Group, the five star Hotel Quinta do Lago is recognisably one of the most prestigious resorts in the Algarve. Its terracotta facade looks out from its secluded location across the estuary of the Ria Formosa and the beach beyond. A bridge, much like a narrow pier over the lagoon, directly links hotel guests to the sandy shore, resulting in near-private access. The landscape around the resort is unusually flat for the Algarve, which lends itself to vast, stunning panoramas broken by hills and rocky mountains in the distance that are best appreciated from the pool area or the glass-walled restaurants. The pool itself is large, unusually geometric in shape, and partially sheltered by palm trees, and behind the sunbeds and parasols is a bar that serves refreshing drinks and snacks throughout the day. The Ca'd'Oro Restaurant specialises in fine Italian cuisine, served in summer on an open-air terrace and in winter beside a roaring fire. Flavours are kept fresh and traditional, so as to complement the romance of the dining room's atmosphere. Briso do Mar arguably offers the best all-year views of the estuary from the glass dining room or the terrace. This restaurant primarily serves authentic Portuguese dishes, but with international additions. From late afternoon until after sunset, the Laguna Piano bar provides an elegant setting in which to enjoy a relaxing drink. Both muted and bold colours are combined with rich textures, large space, and panoramic views of the blue horizon. Guestrooms at the Hotel Quinta do Lago are invariably spacious, with private balcony or terrace, and a bright, airy design enhanced by the use of neutral shades of cream, silver, blue, and cosy red in some rooms. A sense of modern, luxurious comfort pervades, particularly in the bathrooms, which are tiled with marble and have twin sinks. Higher category rooms and suites follow a much more traditional style, with floral bed linens and dark wood furnishings. Perhaps begin your day with one of the treatments at the Quinta do Lago spa: using hot volcanic stone, hydromassage, or oriental techniques, possibly on one of the canopied beds beside the estuary waters. Hotel Quinta do Lago is also the ideal destination for golf enthusiasts, with four championship golf courses on the estate and many more at its Algarve sister hotels. Beginners and seasoned golfers alike can utilise the services of the on-site PGA professionals, or partake in the annual Amateur Golf Challenge. The Hotel Quinta do Lago is a beautifully-placed, exclusive resort offering relaxation and luxury in one of Portugal's most sought-after regions, the Algarve.
Room descriptions
Quinta do Lago has 141 rooms with private terrace or balcony, wifi, safe, telephone, minibar, LCD television, and large walk-in shower.
Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!Mrs H, Jan 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Garden view room for 7 nights
From about
£980 low season
£1,430 high season
Holiday Code EXH07
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays to Quinta do Lago, Algarve
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Hotel Quinta do Lago, Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with British Airways from London to Faro. The hotel is about 25 minutes’ drive from the airport and we recommend that we book a private car transfer for you. You may want to have the use of a hire-car for all or part of your holiday and this can be arranged by us for you in advance.
Additional information
Children: When staying in their parents' room, one child under 12 stays for free. If parents are staying on half- or full-board, children under 3 stay on the same meal plan for free, or children between 4 and 12 receive a 50% reduction. A Kids' Club and babysitting service are available.
Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!Mrs H, Jan 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Garden view room for 7 nights
From about
£980 low season
£1,430 high season
Holiday Code EXH07
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays to Quinta do Lago, Algarve
About Portugal
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to Portugal's countryside bursts with pretty villages, glitters with historical treasures and World Heritage sites, as well as converted mediaeval monasteries, and elegant manor houses now hosting some of the finest hotels in Europe. Though Portugal's spirit is undoubtedly rural, its big towns Porto and Lisbon are lively, magical places making full use of their waterside setting, offering rich picking for those that like to wander, with colourful waterside cafes and boutiques, leafy boulevards and old-fashioned trams still rattling through the streets. Smaller towns offer their own enchantment, with well-preserved medieval quarters that invite exploring in towns like Évora, Coimbra, Guimarães and Braga. Outside the cities, travellers can enjoy Portugal's warm sunny weather, exploring centuries-old vineyards, visiting stone villages in the mountains or soaking up rays on the magnificent southern shoreline. Dramatic scenery lies all along the coast from windswept cliffs with edge-of-the-world views to wild dune-covered beaches. More than just a static backdrop, the scenery sets the stage for outdoor adventure. Hiking, surfing, windsurfing, horse-riding, big game fishing, kayaking, diving, golfing, and mountain biking are a few ways to spend a sun-drenched afternoon. 600 miles southwest of Portugal lies the island of Madeira, home to Reid's Palace Hotel, an elegant and glamorous five star hotel in a superb location, ideal for holidays all year round, due to the mild winter climate, and on an island renowned for its beautiful vegetation.
Highlights of Lisbon
The area close to the city of Lisbon is known for its variety of attractions. Moorish architecture left over from Arabic rule can be seen in the Castelo de Sao Jorge in the Alfama. Collections of Portuguese art are on display in the Museu Gulbenkian, the Museu de Arte Antiga, and the Berardo Collection. For a taste of Portugal's maritime history, visit the Monasteiro dos Jeronimos. Sintra, the favourite haunt of Lord Byron, is home to twin-peak-top castles and royal palaces. Beautiful, golden sandy beaches can be found in Cascais to the west of Lisbon, or on the Costa da Caparica to the south; particularly idyllic are the coves between Setubal and Sesimbra. Peniche is a picturesque seaside town renowned for being one of Europe's best surfing spots. You can explore all that the area around the city of Lisbon has to offer with our Tour of the City and Countryside of the Lisboa Region.
Highlights of the Algarve
Known for having some of Portugal's most scenic beaches, the Algarve is a popular destination for those looking for a beach or water sports holiday enjoying the Portuguese sunshine. Sagres and Tavira are recognised as the best places for this. In Albufeira, Armacao de Pera, and Lagos you will find an abundance of the light-catching rocky outcrops and peaceful coves that the Algarve is so well known for. Salema, Burgau, and Sagres were once busy little fishing villages, and now still stand as testament to this important aspect of Portuguese culture. The Reserva Natural da Ria Formosa lies just off the southern coastline, the islands of which can be accessed from many towns, including Faro, Olhao, Fuseta, Cabanas, and Tavira; most of which are also ideal starting points from which to try a little surfing. White-washed and serene Alcoutim is an example of the less-developed Portuguese towns, with a hint of Andalucia in its appearance, and Loule is the perfect place to wander around a bustling market. You may also wish to visit the Roman ruins at Milreu, the Moorish town of Silves, or the Spa town of Caldas de Monchique. For outdoor pursuits, head into the Serra de Monchique Mountain Range.
Highlights of Porto and the Douro Valley
At the mouth of the Rio Douro lies Porto, an atmospheric town with a dramatic aspect and almost Parisian lifestyle. Its streets are lined with historic buildings and wine lodges serving the best of Portuguese wines. The nearby wine towns of Penafiel, Peso da Regua, Pinhao, and Amarante are also recommended for wine-tasting, but have a much more rural location. Amarante, in particular, is believed to be the most attractive wine town in the area, with a central triple-arched bridge, tall stone red-roofed houses interspersed with verdant trees, and a gently flowing river. To witness a sample of Portuguese Baroque architecture, visit the pilgrimage town of Lamego. The main attraction of this town, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedios, lies at the top of an elaborate and intricately decorated set of zig-zagged stairways that pass through archways and across viewing balconies. In Porto, some of the greatest artistic triumphs of 17th century Portugal reside, the Se Cathedral in particular, in which every inch of the columns, archways, and altar have been adorned in golden floral and religious motifs, in true Baroque style. For something even more historic, visit the Palaeolithic rock formations of Vila Nova de Foz Coa, the largest outdoor gallery of stone age remains in the world, which have since been neighboured by flourishing vineyards. Along the rocky gorges of the river, you will find a number of castle-towns, including the Medieval walled town of Trancoso and the fortress town of Almeida.
Highlights of Madeira
A green and fertile island in the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira is situated off the coast of Morocco. Its coastline combines beautiful sandy beaches with rocky cliffs, the latter of which can be best appreciated at Cabo Girao. The island's capital, Funchal, is packed full with historic buildings, including 15th century churches and convents and a Se Cathedral as ornate as the one in Porto. Enjoy the relentless joviality of the street markets, or visit more peaceful attractions, such as the basalt cave of Capela de Sao Vicente or the island's protected nature reserves. Rare Laurissilva forests can be walked, trekked, or hiked through, affording guests sensational views; and the crystal clear waters off the coast can be swam through, perhaps below the water's surface so the ecosystems that live in the reefs can be appreciated. One of the greatest pleasures of Madeira, however, is wandering over the beaches, surveying the rock pools, and taking in the sights from the clifftops. Aside from the key regions that our Portuguese programme focuses on, there is much to find and see in Portugal. Those willing to drive a little further during the day will enjoy a much more diverse touring holiday.
Facts in brief
Capital LisbonAirport There are international airports at Lisbon, Porto and Faro, served by a variety of airlines from the UK, including British Airways, EasyJet, bmibaby, TAP, Jet2.
Size 35,000 sq. miles
Population 10 million
