Golf in Vale do Lobo

Algarve hotels win at the World Luxury Hotel Awards

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Tee Times

Algarve hotels win at the World Luxury Hotel Awards. Epic Sana Algarve

World Luxury Hotel Awards

Four Algarve hotels were awarded in the 2018 edition of the World Luxury Hotel Awards, highlighting the Hotel Faro & Beach Club, distinguished in two categories.

The hotel which is located in the downtown area of the Algarve received the “Luxury Rooftop View Hotel” and “Luxury Harbor Hotel” awards, both continental.

Hotel Faro & Beach Club

The Municipality of Faro has already reacted to the news, affirming its “pride” for the distinction and congratulating itself for the rise of overnight stays in Faro in recent years: in 2017, there were 520 thousand overnight stays, compared to 428,475 overnight stays the previous year.

Also at the European level, two Albufeira hotels were distinguished: the Pine Cliffs in the category “Luxury Ocean View Resort” and the Epic SANA Algarve in the “Luxury Coastal Hotel” category.

Pine Cliffs Hotel Luxury Resort & Spa

At the regional level (southern Europe), the Dunas Douradas Beach Club in Vale do Lobo, Loulé, was awarded in the category «Luxury Beach Resort».

The World Luxury Hotel Awards, which began in 2006, distinguish luxury hotels worldwide in about 100 categories, according to votes from customers and industry leaders.

The awards ceremony for the 12th edition of this world competition took place on 10 November in Bali, Indonesia.

Christmas Market in Vale Do Lobo

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Tee Times

Christmas Market in Vale Do Lobo

Vale Do Lobo

To mark the start of the festive season Vale do Lobo Golf resort is preparing to host the 9th edition of its traditional Christmas Market on Saturday, December 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., an event that has become very popular in the region at this time of the year, long awaited by the warm and inviting atmosphere that it offers to all exhibitors and visitors.

Following the formula of success that sets it apart, the event has surpassed all expectations with a record number of confirmed exhibitors and will include not only an exhibition area but plenty of entertainment, animation and live music for the whole family throughout the day.

This typical Christmas Market will also raise funds that go to the Wolf Valley Charity Fund. The Charity was founded by residents and friends of Vale do Lobo, one of the region’s most important charitable associations, that provides strong support to the neediest of the local community.

Charity Christmas Market

In this year’s event, many local exhibitors with a wide variety of products to suit all tastes and preferences come back to this event, but this time with many novelties that promise to surprise and delight all visitors at the Vale do Lobo Golf Resort, including original ideas for exquisite gifts, a combination of aromas, flavours and delicacies from the gourmet kitchen, fashion accessories, home and decor items, crystals, cosmetics, jewellery, flowers and plants, greeting cards, books and toys, food and beverages of exclusive producers and much, much more!

Charity Christmas Market

For the little ones there is plenty of activities and entertainment for an unforgettable day, surprises and lots of fun with children’s entertainment by Oficina de Sonhos.

Throughout the event, there will be a live entertainment program on the stage of the Auditorium, including various musical performances and a magic show.

The Vale do Lobo Christmas Market is organized in collaboration with the Algarve Resident, Infralobo E.M. and the Municipality of Loulé.

Incredible Autumn Golf Resort Offers!

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Tee Times

Vidago Palace Hotel. Incredible Autumn Golf Resort Offers.

Autumn Golf Resort Offers!

Autumn Golf Resort Offers: Autumn may be upon us but the sun is still very much shining in Portugal and Spain. We are therefore delighted to offer you a selection of our best deals for a short golfing break at a luxury golf resort. Offers include unlimited golf, free golf shuttles, buggies, extra free rounds and great discounts at prestigious hotels and golf courses.

There are always plenty of interesting events happening in the Algarve as it is steeped in history and culture with só much to discover. Whether your preference is art, theatre, gastronomy, music, history or dance there is something for everyone.

The Luza festival will be taking place in November, Loule will be lit up and a Torch Light Parade takes place, national and international artists will display their work in theAlgarve International Festival of Light. Everyone can interact with and enjoy the works on display throughout the city.

Loule will also host Algarve Unveiled in November, an exciting journey through the Algarve’s various historical periods, in a highly interactive experience conveyed through visual effects and narrative language. Celebrated at the end with regional wine and honey tasting.

In Silves there will be a series of jazz in the wineries, an event that is proving só popular that sessions have had to be tripled. Concerts feature a variety of musicians and are accompanied by tastings of wine and samples of tapas.

Monchique now have the opportunity to showcase the Theatre in the Mountains and Distilleries. The events had to be cancelled in August due to wild fires. The first play is called Medronho.

If urban art interests you then don’t miss the Urban Art Experience in Lagos, Fantastic Moments with Heritage. There is a guided tour of the works, a journey of discovery of Lagos’ happening art scene.

For those who want to combine dinner and dancing there is an event in Aliezur where the sweet potato is the star of the night. Its gastronomic qualities shine through in multiple recipes that originate from various places in Africa, complemented by 4 nights of dancing. Also in Aliezur Lullabies of the World will be performed in December, a musical moment of poetry with activities and songs about the first steps and endeavours of life. Songs passed down from mother to son.

There are some excellent full and half day guided tours on offer to take advantage of as well. Whether you prefer a boat trip to see the famous Benagil caves or the famous natural park of the Ria Formosa, historical excursions where you can spend the day visitng Silves (the old Moorish Capital), Lagos and Cape St Vincent (the end of the world), shopping mall experiences, market trips where you can discover more about the local people, even days out to discover Lisbon, Seville (a beautiful Pearl of Spain), Fatima or even Gibralta!

If you would like any further information on the tours please contact us at Tee Times Golf Agency where a professional member of the team will be happy to assist you.