VARANDAS DO LAGO RESORT

At the heart of the 'Golden Triangle' is Varandas do Lago resort, an exclusive high-end resort, located in between the the two most exclusive 5 star luxury resorts in the Algarve, Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago resorts.

Varandas Do Lago resort, is just 1,5km from the exclusive Ancao's beach and only 5 minutes’ drive from many facilities including restaurants, Quinta Shopping, some of the best golf courses in the world and a wide choice of supermarkets.

ALGARVE

The beautiful Algarve is known for its spectacular golden sandy beaches and rocky coves, it is not surprising that the Algarve is Portugal’s most popular region for holidaymakers. The facilities throughout the Algarve that are available are first-rate, as are the beaches.

Minutes from all this luxury you can find characteristic villages where you can enjoy the local cuisine and visit many historic monuments and enjoy the real Algarve.

Renown golf courses, Michelin star restaurants, award winning beaches and plenty of water sport activities are just a few of what you can expect to find within in the 'Golden Triangle'.

Algarve - The Best Golfing Destination in the World

Repeatedly considered to be the best golfing destination in the world by magazines devoted to the sport and by international associations of specialist tour operators, the Algarve lives up to this distinction by maintaining an unrelenting quality.

With an ideal climate that lets you play throughout the year and a wide variety of almost four dozen courses, the region is a golfers’ paradise. Most courses are located in protected areas, with stunning views.

There are many courses within a short distance including: Laranjal, Vale do Lobo Royal, Vale do Lobo Ocean, Quinta da Lago Norte, Quinta do Lago Sul, Vila Sol, Vilamoura Old Course, Vilamoura Millennium, Vilamoura Pinhal, Vilamoura Laguna, Salgados, Benamor, Quinta Da Ria, Quinta de Cima.

Coast/Beach

Exclusive Ancao’s beach is about 15 minutes walking distance and Garrao’s beach about 30 minutes walking distance from the villas. These are wonderful sandy beaches, which are excellent for both relaxing sunbathing and enjoying energetic family games. There are several convenient bar/restaurants serving up refreshments and meals, including freshly caught fish, right on the beach. Numerous watersports are on offer at several beaches nearby.

Aqua Show waterpark

Aqua Show waterpark, just 15 minutes’ drive, has the biggest water coaster in Europe. Featuring attractions like, White Fall, White Snake, Waves Pool and a Water Rollercoaster with a trip of more than 740 meters in and out of water, travel as fast as 70km/h for the biggest Portuguese Splash!

The park is usually open from June to September between 10am and 6pm.