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Things To Do: Quinta do Lago beach
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  • Written by davesut on Aug 31, 2006
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  • Worth checking out even if you are not staying at Quinta do Lago is the beach. Park up and and walk across the bridge to a beautiful beach of golden sand and far from busy at any time of day. Water sports, beach cafes and ice creams/water are available.

    The parasols are expensive here - the exclusivity of the place and all that - 22 Euros per day for one parasol and two sun beds.

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    Address: Close to the exclusive Quinta do Lago Hotel
    Directions: From Almancil reach the Quinta do Lago main roundabout a, turn left and keep going for about 2 miles you will reach the car park - charges apply for non Quinta residents. Then follow the pathway over th ebridge to the salt marshes to the beach
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    Things To Do: Almancil church
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  • Written by davesut on Aug 31, 2006
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  • This was really breathtaking inside. The church of St Lawrence is decorated with painted tiles. Each scene depicts different parts of St Lawrence's life who gave away the money of the church to the poor and was tortured and burnt alive as a punishment - nice. Thanks Larry, as the artwork is quite magnificent. Reports I have read differ as to whether the tiles were painted once fixed or painted elsewhere and brought to the church. That would be some jigsaw puzzle. The altar is guilded in spectacular and intricate detail. Go and see it. It is only small and worth a detour if you are in the area. Will take a maximum of 30 minutes inside. Entrance 2 Euros, extra euro for a guide leaflet. No food or drink nor photos allowed inside.

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    Address: Almancil
    Directions: From Almancil follow the main road toward Faro, it bears right. Church is on left of road up a hill, visible and signposted from road.
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    Things To Do: Go shopping at Quinta do Lago
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  • Written by davesut on Aug 31, 2006
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  • Self catering appartments need provisions. The Quinta do LAgo shopping experience has a number of restaurants and a few clothing shops and touristy shops of tat. Supermarket opens 8am to 7pm. Note it gets very busy of an evening. Nest nearest shops in Almancil.

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    Things To Do: Nature Trial - Quinta do Lago
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  • A couple of signposted nature trails through the salt marshes. Popoular with bird watchers and joggers early morning, makes a welcome change from beach or pool. passes a few ancient salt pans.

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    Things To Do: Qunta do Lago - Water Sports
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  • Almancil - Beach, restaurant and lake
  • Beach, restaurant and lake
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  • This is a man made lake that irrigates the golf courses nearby and gardens I suppose. Two by-products - wildlife have become more abundant nearby thanks to a supply of fresh water and a venue for pedal boats, sailing and wind surfing. Plenty of space, get out and hire one of these things. Restaurant at the edge very expensive, that exclusivity again. The photo shows the small man made beach which you can sit on whilst watching others in or on the lake. Plenty of parking if needed. No charge for parasol.

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    Comments for davesut about Almancil
    BillNJ Sun Apr 6, 2008 22:43 UTC
     Dave, thanks for the tips and photos. Looks like a beautiful, quiet, and secluded place! Best from New Jersey, Bill
    nickandchris Wed Feb 14, 2007 11:10 UTC
     I much prefer off the beaten track places. I must admit, the expensive restaurants would put me off, though.
    ncfg Thu Aug 31, 2006 13:34 UTC
     Seems nice ..

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