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 Vale do Lobo Accommodation
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Introduction to Vale do Lobo
The British company Trust House Fortes decided in 1962 to turn this
magnificent 450 hectare estate bordering on the Atlantic Ocean in the
Algarve into a luxury holiday destination for tourists. Consisting of
hectares of pine trees and a lovely long sandy beach it offered an
attractive potential. This was a bold move by this company as the Algarve
culture at that time consisted of farmers, and the fishing and canning
industry. The only practical access to the region was by road from Lisbon
which was often narrow and not always in good repair. Townhouses, villas and
a 18 hole golf course designed by Sir Henry Cotton was built and Vale
do Lobo Resort quickly become a popular destination with the British market.
The scene improved further with the opening of the Faro Airport in 1966
making the Algarve more quickly accessible to Europe. However, due to the
Portuguese policy all flights from Faro were limited to Lisbon Airport
thereby often making long delays for the travellers in the journey. In 1989
a new terminal was inaugurated at Faro and this outdated policy no longer
applied with direct flights being allowed from all over Europe.
In 1977 the Dutch entrepreneur Sander van Gelder who had first visited
Vale do Lobo in 1970 took over its ownership. Recognising its constant attractive
potential he increased the facilities by adding another 18 hole golf course
and many facilities including bars, restaurants, and shops. During the next
30 years van Gelder changed the face of Vale do Lobo Resort to
become an important European location in the blooming holiday market.
Meanwhile the attractive five star "Dona Filipa Hotel" was opened
overlooking the beach and quickly became a chosen holiday destination.
Vale do Lobo now became an attractive location with its facilities for
not only tourists and also for permanent foreign residents.
Towards the end of 2006 a combination of Portuguese and international investors
together with the Portuguese national bank Caixa Geral de Depósitos
acquired the development from van Gelder. Serious investment has been
made to update the luxury faculties together with new projects of villas and
apartments, a luxury Spa, a modern Medical Centre, a large active Tennis Centre,
the Golf, Sports & Spa Centre of Barringtons and the luxury Dunas Douradas
Resort.
Today, there are 15 first class restaurants offering Mediterranean cuisine
to fine-dining. During the year there are many art and musical events.
Holiday makers will find a well-stocked Supermarket for their home catering
and many attractive boutiques offering luxury or essential items. Also, a
heavy emphasis is placed on overall security and the whole Resort is subject
to constant vigilance.
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Almancil Distances
Distances between each Tourist Town in Kms (Click Here)
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 Useful Almancil Telephone Numbers
Town Hall (Loulé) - 289 415 000
Fire Brigade (Loulé) - 289 416 702
Police (Loulé) - 289 462 782
Emergency Treatment - 289 395 674
Ambulance - 289 416 702
Tourist Office - 289 392 659
Useful Almancil Facts
Distance from Faro Airport - 22 Kms
Postal Code - 8135
Almancil Beaches
Praia do Ancão
Praia do Garrão
Praia da Quinta do Lago
Praia do Trafal
Praia do Vale de Lobo
Vale
do Lobo Entertainment
Restaurants
What to do
Vale do Lobo Golf Courses
Ocean Golf Course
Royal Golf Course
Vale do Lobo Property
Estate Agents
Property Services
Builders
Developments
Vale do Lobo Sports
Tennis
Vale do Lobo Vehicle Hire
Rent-a-Car
Algarve Towns
Albufeira
· Alvôr
· Armação de Pêra
· Carvoeiro
· Faro
· Lagoa
· Lagos
· Loulé
· Monchique
· Olhão
· Portimão
· Quarteira
· Sagres
· Silves
· Tavira
· Vilamoura
· Vila Real de Santo António
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