Quinta do Lago Portugal’s premier residential and sporting estate has been setting the standards for elite living for over four decades ? and 2018 looks set to be no exception writes Andrew Forbes.
Spectacular homes overlooking the greens and the Atlantic; world-class golf; fine dining, chic cafes and even a cool beach bar ? its all to be found at Quinta do Lago, the upscale leisure and real estate development just 15-minutes from Faro?s International Airport, on the beautiful Algarve.

Quinta do Lago runs from The Magnolia Hotel, to the north, right down to the waters of the Ria Formosa, close to one of southern Europe?s most stunning natural parks. Here, you can take the wooden footbridge walkway, and arrive at the glorious beach in the south shores of Portugal. Combining expansive, tranquil nature, a vast beach, manicured golf courses, some fab restaurants, and stylish hotels, my visit to Quinta do Lago confirmed just how much the destination has to offer guests.
Foodie Destination
For foodies, the draw is the superb selection of restaurants and bars. I discovered that each had a distinct identity and style, with varied menus ? yet they all shared the Quinta do Lago commitment to style and quality.
I found it to be consistently one of the best places to dine in the area, for the quality of food, service and restaurant design.
In addition to the ?19th hole? golf club houses, there are almost a dozen other places to chill out with a drink or enjoy time with friends...