Quinta Da Encosta Velha Golf & Leisure Village

The resort is located between the historic city of Lagos (18 km) and the seaside village of Sagres. It is surrounded by charming fishing villages, uncrowded sandy beaches and secluded coves. There is a link to the public transport connection 2 km from the hotel, whilst a bus and train station can be found in Lagos. Salema beach can be reached in 5 minutes by car, where guests will also find shops. The Slide & Splash water park and Zoomarine are both a 45-minute drive from the hotel. Faro Airport is 100 km from the hotel.Encompassing one of Europe's most picturesque golf courses, this resort has everything guests could wish for in the way of holiday activities. All this, combined with away-from-it-all relaxation in a truly magnificent setting. This fully air-conditioned club-resort provides a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, hotel safe, currency exchange facility, shops and a hairdressing salon. There is an on-site bar, café and restaurant and for an additional fee guests may make use of the Internet access, laundry service and bike hire facility. There is complimentary car parking available for guests arriving by car.All the rooms feature excellent standards of decor and furnishings. Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen with hob, oven, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave. They also feature bathrooms with shower or bathtub. Additionally the units feature direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, radio, tea and coffee making facilities and an iron and ironing board. Heating is individually regulated and the units all feature a balcony or terrace.For golf lovers, the resort offers a challenging 18-hole, par 71 course (fees apply). The resort is located in the heart of Parque da Floresta with Spa Floresta where guests can relax and find the latest health and beauty treatments (for an additional fee) and most up-to-date fitness facilities. Additionally offered at the resort are an indoor and outdoor pool with children’s section, sun loungers and parasols and a poolside snack bar (for an additional fee). There is a sauna, solarium and steam room while the sun terrace can be used for an additional fee. Guests may try diving, tennis, aerobics, horse riding, mountain biking or bowling for an extra cost and there is also an entertainment programme for children, which is also subject to payment.Parque da Floresta offers a variety of restaurants and snack bars, ranging from formal to relaxed and caters for every taste. A breakfast buffet is served at O Parque restaurante and half board is also available.Major credit cards accepted such as: American Express, MasterCard and VISA.On leaving the airport, follow the signs to Faro. Drive past the car hire company depots and continue along this road until reaching a flyover. Drive across the flyover and follow the signs for Portimão. Here, join a dual carriageway and follow the blue signs for the A22 motorway. Keep in the left hand lane, following the A22 in the direction of Lisbon, Albufeira and Portimão. After approximately 2 km, keep right and take the slip road sign-posted Lisboa, Loulé, Portimão (motorway). Now on the A22, head west in the direction of Portimão. Stay on the A22 until reaching junction 1, which is the second and most westerly Lagos exit (DO NOT take the Lagos Este and Odeáxere exit). Take the exit, follow the road and at the second roundabout turn right, following the signs for Vila do Bispo/Sagres. This is the EN 125 road. After about 15 kilometres come to the village of Budens and you will see a supermarket called Ecomarché on your right. Approximately 400 metres after this you will come to a set of traffic lights. Turn right here. Welcome to the resort. Once in the resort, guests should check in to the resort reception (50 metres on the right).