Just over 20 kilometres to the west of Faro, Quinta do Lago is a favourite with golfers as it is surrounded by four 18-hole golf courses rated among the top ten in Europe. A haven for sports enthusiasts, Quinta do Lago has a man-made lake where you will find an abundance of water sports. There is also a sanctuary for rare and protected birds. Accommodation is mainly in self-catering villas and apartments, the 5 star Hotel Quinta do Lago is the only hotel in the resort and is ideally situated for the beach. The beach is reached by a wooden foot-bridge crossing the estuary. Situated amidst the sand-dunes overlooking the estuary is a beach-bar/restaurant which serves fantastic freshly caught fish and seafood. The shopping centre in the middle of the resort sells clothes and souvenirs, complexes and hotels also have their own shops. There is no public transport in the resort so car hire is recommended but taxis are also available.