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LEISURE &
CLOSEBY

GOLF COURSES

Named the best golfing destination in the world on several occasions, the Algarve is home to championship courses, excellent facilities and beautiful scenery. And they're right on our doorstep.

SALGADOS

SALGADOS

Holes: 18 . Par: 72 . Course length: 6,140m
Features: set within the Salgados Lagoon Nature Reserve
Distance from QD: 6.4km
Contact: +351 289 583 030

SILVES GOLF

SILVES GOLF

Holes: 18 . Par: 70 . Course length: 5,615m
Features: a Pestana course, located at the foot of the Monchique hills
Distance from QD: approx. 22km
Contact: +351 282 240 077

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FALDO

Holes: 18 . Par: 72 . Course length: 6,598m
Features: designed by Sir Nick Faldo at the Amendoeira Golf Resort
Distance from QD: 14.5km
Contact: +351 282 320 820

Balaia

BALAIA

Holes: 9 . Par: 27 . Course length: 984m
Features: ideal for beginners or for perfecting distance control
Distance from QD: 8km
Contact: +351 289 570 442

PINE CLIFFS

O'CONNOR JNR.

Holes: 18 . Par: 72 . Course length: 6,598m
Features: designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr at the Amendoeira Golf Resort
Distance from QD: 14.5km
Contact: +351 282 320 820

PINE CLIFFS

PINE CLIFFS

Holes: 9 . Par: 33 . Course length: 2,274m
Features: surrounded by old pines and home to the Devil's Parlour tee
Distance from QD: 10.7km
Contact: +351 289 500 113 (ext. 3576)

LEISURE & CLOSEBY

The Algarve is a destination for the entire family, with zoos, waterparks and a variety of leisure experiences, all within easy reach of Quinta Dourada.

ALBUFEIRA MARINA

ALBUFEIRA MARINA

Take a stroll along the candy-coloured apartments, restaurants and bars, watch the local fishermen close by or enjoy one of the many water activities on offer.
Distance from QD: 5km
Contact:
+351 289 510 180

SANDCITY

SAND CITY

The world's largest sand sculpture theme park, Sand City is made up of 55,000 tons of sand, sculpted into celebrities, world places and famous scenes.
Distance from QD: 22km
Contact: 282 071 260

AQUASHOW

AQUASHOW PARK

AquaShow is the largest water park and theme park in Portugal, with slides, swimming pools, wave pool, shows and Europe's largest water roller-coaster.
Distance from QD: 25km
Contact: +351 289 315 129

SLIDE & SPLASH

SLIDE & SPLASH

Slide & Splash is one of the Algarve's most popular water parks, thanks to its diversity of water flumes, chutes and swimming pools.
Distance from QD: 25km
Contact: 282 340 800

KRAZY WORLD

KRAZY WORLD

This interactive zoo features a petting farm, exotic animal shows, swimming pools, a pedal karts circuit and an 18-hole mini-golf course.

Distance from QD: 14km
Contact: +351 282 574 134

ZOOMARINE

ZOOMARINE

A firm family-favourite, this unique marine theme park features  dolphins, seals, tropical birds, reptiles, acrobatic shows, water slides and amusements.
Distance from QD: 7km
Contact: 289 560 300

LOCAL BEACHES

From stunning clifftops and secret caves to long, golden shores, the Algarve is synonymous with beautiful beaches. The following beaches, all recognised with the Blue Flag certificate, are just a stone's throw from Quinta Dourada.

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ALEMÃES

The most easterly of Albufeira's beaches, this long stretch of sand is perfect for families, with various activities, bars and cafes.

from QD: 5.5km

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EVARISTO

A small, rocky beach named after the Evaristo restaurant found here, surrounded by cliffs and pine trees.

from QD: 5.5km

Arrifes

ARRIFES

A small but incredibly scenic beach with several large rock formations, Arrifes is ideal for snorkelling.

from QD: 5.5km

FALÉSIA

FALÉSIA

Stretching along 6km of coastline backed by red cliffs, facilities include restaurants, bars, showers and excellent accessibility.

from QD: 15km

ALEMÃES BEACH

PESCADORES

Known as the Fishermen's Beach, located right in front of Albufeira's old town, this busy beach is close to many restaurants and bars.

from QD: 4km

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SÃO RAFAEL

Named after the resort found here, the clear, shallow water and golden rock formations make this beach a popular choice.

from QD: 5.5km

RESTAURANTS

Whether it's Michelin dining or laid-back fare, visitors and residents alike will be spoilt for choice with the plethora of restaurant options in and around Albufeira.

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EVARISTO

Perched above the beach of the same name, Evaristo is renowned for serving high-quality fish and seafood since the late 1960s.
Distance from QD: 5km
Contact: +351 289 591 666

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OS SALGADOS

This former beach shack on Salgados beach is still a much-loved, family-run venue for fresh fish and seafood.
Distance from QD: 7.5km
Contact: +351 289 592 179

OCEAN RESTAURANT

OCEAN

The 2-Michelin-star Ocean is the signature fine-dining restaurant at Vila Vita Parc, led by Austrian chef Hans Neuner.
Distance from QD: 14km
Contact: +351 282 310 100

VILA JOYA

VILA JOYA

Portugal's first 2-Michelin-star restaurant, Vila Joya offers extraordinary fine dining conceived by chef Dieter Koschina.
Distance from QD: 5.5km
Contact: +351 289 591 795

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CHICKEN PIRI-PIRI

Guia, the home of the famous Chicken Piri-Piri, serving the original speciality since  Ramires opened in1964.
Distance from QD: 4.5km
Contact: +351 289 561 232

Vila Joya Sea

VILA JOYA SEA

Vila Joya's laid-back little sister, the resort's “beach shack” offers lunch, dinner or a sundowner with sand between your toes.
Distance from QD: 5.5km
Contact: +351 289 591 795

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