Villa Athena is a fabulous, detached, 3 bedroom villa in an outstanding location on the shores of Quinta do Lago lake. With amazing lake, ocean and golf views, this 3 bedroom villa, which sleeps 6, has a huge, sun-drenched poolside and garden. Outside living at it's very best!

The exterior

Located in Lakeside Village, Quinta do Lago, Villa Athena is in a very tranquil spot and has unbeatable views! The villa overlooks Quinta do Lago South course, and aside from the super golf views, there are views of both lakes, the dunes of the Ria Formosa natural park and the ocean. It's just a short stroll from the villa to the lakes and then onto the beach. The villa stands alone at the end of a cobbled cul-de-sac, so there is no passing traffic, not even on foot. Peace and privacy all around!

The villa is south-facing and bathes in glorious sunshine, all day long. There is a beautifully landscaped garden to the side of the villa and pool area, with access to pathways along the adopted land, leading towards the beach and lakes. The pool and sun terrace area is very spacious, with amazing panoramic views from every angle. The overflow pool is large, with integrated steps. There is an outside lounge and dining area with gas BBQ.

The living areas

Inside, Villa Athena is built over two levels and has a roof terrace. On the ground floor, the entrance hall leads to the open plan kitchen, dining and living area, with direct access to the pool and terrace.

This area has air conditioning and the living room, with steps from the kitchen area, has a wide screen TV with cable channels with a range of international and UK channels. There is also Wi-Fi throughout the villa. The kitchen is modern and well equipped. There is a guest WC on the ground floor.

The bedrooms

There are 3 bedrooms in total at Villa Athena. All the bedrooms are doubles, are ensuite and have air conditioning. One double bedroom is on the ground floor with TV and an ensuite bathroom with a step in shower.

The master suite is on the first floor and has a TV and DVD player, as well as an ensuite bathroom with separate bath and step in shower. There is another double room on the first floor, with an ensuite bathroom with a step in shower. The rooms on the first floor share a large sunny balcony that overlooks the pool and has those magnificient views.

The roof top terrace is perfect for early mornings, watching the sun rise across the gorgeous views.

About Quinta do Lago 

Villa Athena is near the Quinta Do Lago Water Sports Centre. Catering for water babies of all ages, the centre offers a terrific range of both lake and beach water sports. The beach is just a walk across from the lake, along the famous and picturesque wooden bridge. By the lake you also have The Shack Bar - home to great fun, food and music, as well as Bovino and Casa do Lago restaurants.

Quinta do Lago is one of the most luxurious areas on the Algarve coast. Stunning, architecturally designed villas and resorts sit in harmony within the 100’s of hectares of natural pine forest and award winning landscaped gardens, all intertwined with 4 golf courses.

Facilities include a floodlit tennis courts centre and water sports centre. If you need a bit of retail therapy, a bite to eat or even a late night drink and dance, the ’Q’ Quinta Shopping is a the entrance of the Resort and features fabulous boutiques offering exclusive designer labels and interior designers showing off object d’art. In addition, there are some appetising international restaurants and some lively bars.

The objective in Quinta do Lago was to create a luxury estate offering owners and guests privacy, tranquillity and seclusion, combined with an active social and sporting life and a wide range of leisure and sporting facilities.

The environment at Quinta do Lago has UNESCO protection because of the 18 hectares of the Ria Formosa Natural Park which falls within Quinta Do Lago boundaries. The Ria Formosa is a tidal inlet that is a protected home of migratory birds and a wetland of world importance. The Quinta Do Lago / Ria Formosa is one of the last unspoilt coastal zones in Europe.

LOCATION INFORMATION: There are two building plots taking place in Lakeside Village which have begun at the start of April 2019 and are due to be finished by Jan 2021. The plots are located behind and to the right of Villa Athena. Works will take place from Monday 8:00am to Friday 8:00pm. These are the normal and legally recognized working hours in Portugal. Please ask for more information. Works will stop during July and August.