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Introduction to Vale do Lobo Resort
The British company Trust House Fortes decided in 1962 to turn this magnificent
450 hectare estate bordering on the Atlantic Ocean in the Algarve into a luxury
holiday destination for tourists. Consisting of hectares of pine trees and a
lovely long sandy beach it offered an attractive potential. This was a bold
move by this company as the Algarve culture at that time consisted of farmers,
and the fishing and canning industry. The only practical access to the region
was by road from Lisbon which was often narrow and not always in good repair.
Townhouses, villas and a 18 hole golf course designed by Sir Henry Cotton was
built and Vale do Lobo quickly become a popular destination with the British
market.
The scene improved further with the opening of the Faro Airport in 1966 making
the Algarve more quickly accessible to Europe. However, due to the Portuguese
policy all flights from Faro were limited to Lisbon Airport thereby often
making long delays for the travellers in the journey. In 1989 a new terminal
was inaugurated at Faro and this outdated policy no longer applied with direct
flights being allowed from all over Europe.
In 1977 the Dutch entrepreneur Sander van Gelder who had first visited
Vale
do Lobo in 1970 took over its ownership. Recognising its constant attractive
potential he increased the facilities by adding another 18 hole golf course
and many facilities including bars, restaurants, and shops. During the next
30 years van Gelder changed the face of Vale do Lobo Resort to become an
important European location in the blooming holiday market.
Meanwhile the attractive five star "Dona Filipa
Hotel" was opened
overlooking the beach and quickly became a chosen holiday destination. Vale
do Lobo now became an attractive location with its facilities for not only
tourists and also for permanent foreign residents.
Towards the end of 2006 a combination of Portuguese and international
investors together with the Portuguese national bank Caixa Geral de Depósitos
acquired the development from van Gelder. Serious investment has been made to
update the luxury faculties together with new projects of villas and
apartments, a luxury Spa, a modern Medical Centre, a large active Tennis
Centre, the Golf, Sports & Spa Centre of Barringtons and the luxury
Dunas Douradas Resort.
Today, there are 15 first class restaurants offering Mediterranean cuisine to
fine-dining. During the year there are many art and musical events. Holiday
makers will find a well-stocked Supermarket for their home catering and many
attractive boutiques offering luxury or essential items. Also, a heavy emphasis
is placed on overall security and the whole Resort is subject to constant
vigilance.
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Vale do Lobo Events
14th of every month - Flea Market
Vale do Lobo Photos
Holiday Resort
· Ria Formosa Nature Reserve
· Boating
· São Lourenço
· Lake at Quinta do Lago
· São Lourenço
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| Town Holiday |
1st June
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Algarve Towns
Albufeira
· Alvor
· Armação de Pera
· Carvoeiro
· Faro
· Lagoa
· Lagos
· Loulé
· Monchique
· Olhão
· Portimão
· Quarteira
· Quinta do Lago
· Sagres
· Silves
· Tavira
· Vilamoura
· Vila Real de Santo António
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Almancil Telephone Numbers
8135
