About Vale do Lobo

Vale do Lobo is a very popular holiday destination for families and couples alike and definitely great fun for celebrity spotting. 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 Praça, Vale do Lobo.

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

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!

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Things to do in Vale do Lobo

Vale do Lobo has a range of excellent cafés and restaurants offering a selection of international gastronomy. Vale do Lobo Resort hosts regular live music and dance shows at the resort's main square to classical concerts and art exhibitions at the resort's auditorium - there is something to suit everyone. See all activities 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.

Why do we recommend a holiday in Vale do Lobo? Because its perfect if you are looking for an activity filled holiday (Golf, Tennis, Shopping, Kids Entertainment, Spa, Fitness & more!). However it’s also perfect if you want a ‘I-won’t-leave-the-Beach holiday’ (Algarve has the best beaches in Portugal).

And if you are like Joe, our resident Runner – you will love running in Vale do Lobo. Fancy taking it a bit more easy? Check out our guide to walking and cycling routes in the area.

Celebrity spotting in Vale do Lobo

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 football 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.