Location of the Villa:
The villa is located in the Parque Atlantico area of Quinta do Lago, widely regarded as the most prestigious sector of this luxury resort. It is situated in a large landscaped garden accessed through electric entrance gates. The Ria Formosa estuary and nature reserve is only 200 mts away and you can walk from there along the nature trail to the bridge over the estuary which leads to the miles of unspoiled sandy beach. The San Lorenzo golf course and club house is close by and there are numerous walks and cycle trails for you to enjoy. The main windsurfing lake is also within walking distance.
Eating Out:
There are a number of fine restaurants within the Quinta do Lago estate and many more in the immediate vicinity offering every choice of cuisine from local Portuguese, to French, Italian, Fusion, Indian and Seafood. The lakeside Restaurant do Lago, the Casa Velha Restaurant and those of the 5 star Quinta do Lago hotel are all within walking distance of the villa but there are literally hundreds within a short driving distance. You will find a full list of restaurants specially recommended by the owners in the villa.
The Garden:
Electric entrance gates lead to the grounds of the villa. The professionally landscaped gardens have been designed in formal Tuscan style to compliment the classical design of the villa with extensive use of calcada stone paths, box hedging and clipped bushes. At the side of the villa is the elegant orange grove garden and behind the pool terrace is a large lawned garden bordered by colourful trees. shrubs and sub tropical plants. There are two fountains and two garden benches in the grounds as well as numerous urns and statuary. The site is surrounded by a tall honeysuckle hedge to give complete privacy
Other Activities:
Nature Trail. Bird Spotting. Wild Life Photography.