The area between Quinta do Lago, Almancil and Vale do Lobo is referred to as the 'Golden Triangle'.

Vale do Lobo is a very popular holiday destination for families and couples alike and definitely great fun for celebrity spotting. Vale do Lobo is world famous and the famous like to be seen there - you never know who you will be dining beside each night - enjoying the free live nightly entertainment in the Praca, Vale do Lobo.

In Vale do Lobo and Quinta Do Lago there are numerous facilities - restaurants, cafes, bars, nightclub, spa, pools, gymnasiums, golf, mini golf, tennis, newsagent, shops, bank, car rental, wine shop, cash machines, numerous water sports, hairdresser and beauty salons. Everything is available so you never have to leave the resort!

The rich and famous have been flocking to Vale do Lobo for over 40 years.

The resort is very popular with the tennis circuit set, John McEnroe and Pat Cash are regulars. Golfers (professionals and us mere mortals), the England football team and English Premiership Clubs are regularly seen training here. England's No.1 skier Chemmy Alcott, England national cricket team captain "Freddie" Flintoff, jazz legend George Benson and Manchester United footballer Christian Ronaldo have all been spotted in Vale do Lobo in recent months. Keep a look out for the foot ball boys Teddy Sherringham and Alan Shearer - they are a bit of a double act. Peter Jones from Dragon's Den owns a house in Vale Do Lobo.

Vale do Lobo Resort has excellent sports facilities including: two 18 hole championship golf courses, the largest tennis academy in Portugal with 14 courts, public swimming pools and 2 well equipped gymnasiums with sauna and physiotherapy services. Golf and tennis teaching programmes are offered at all levels for adults and children.