Golf is one of the most popular sports
in the Algarve. With its sunny, warm and fresh breezes from
the Atlantic the Algarve provides an excellent climate for
those to play. Built in harmony with the natural environment
and suitable for golfers of all abilities, the courses offer
ideal conditions for golfing holidays. The Algarve offers
over 20 courses for players to use, stretching from Castro
Marim in the East right over to Parque da Floresta in the
west.
Tennis is on hand in the centre of
the resort. The Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy is one of the
finest facilities of its kind in Europe. The 14 hard courts
(4 of which are the new Savanah artificial grass) are set
in a pine clad amphitheatre overlooked by the superb Clubhouse.
It is difficult to find a more relaxing and picturesque setting
to enjoy a game of tennis.
Beach sports are located along the
beach from Vale do Lobo to Quinta do Lago. On offer are Jet
skis, donuts, banana boats and for the more daring parasailing.
Horse riding and treking is available
from several riding centres in the Almancil area. Many offer
lessons to all ages and skill from Multi-lingual British Horse
Society qualified staff.
Sight seeing is a must for those
interested in the Algarve's culture and scenery. Bus tours
and coach trips depart daily from either one of the resorts
hotels or the nearby town of Almancil. However the best way
is to hire a car and venture
out yourself.