bulletVale do Lobo Resort Reception at the Parque do Golfe
bulletThe Praca - the heart of Vale do Lobo
bulletThe Tennis Centre
bulletBarringtons
bulletThe Golf Club House
bulletParque do Golfe Centre and the facilities located there
bulletVale do Lobo on site general amenities
bulletVale do Lobo resort Welcome Cards
bulletThe Vale do Lobo Royal and Ocean Golf Courses
The Vale do Lobo Resort offers a complete holiday experience and a full range of quality services for all holidaymakers. There are various areas to the resort as follows:

Reception: The Vale do Lobo Resort Reception with a 24 hour telephone/fax facility is located at the Parque do Golfe. Here English speaking staff are happy to assist with any queries you may have about the resort and the facilities.

     
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The Praca - The Heart of Vale do Lobo: Located alongside the beach and in addition to the boutique and convenience store, the Praca hosts several restaurants, bars and clubs, all of which offer different cuisine and/or their own entertainment. In the evenings during the summer season, entertainers and live musicians perform in the open air creating a magical atmosphere that is enjoyed not only by those dining on the various terraces, but also by guests who take an evening stroll that way just to experience the ambience of the Praca at night.

     

The Beach, Sun and Sand: Vale do Lobo’s beach stretches for ever! It is clean with golden sands and red sandstone cliffs and is an excellent site for peaceful sunbathing. Sunbeds are available for hire if you wish and there are beach bars and restaurants to suit all tastes.

Watersports: There is a designated watersports area on the beach where water skiing, jet skiing, banana and tube riding are available together with the more traditional pedalos, some with on-board slides to delight the younger members of the family.

Additional Swimming: For those who cannot have enough swimming in the Villa pool and the sea, Vale do Lobo has two magnificent ‘Rotunda’ outdoor swimming pools suitable for all ages. These are situated at the Praca and overlook the beach with their own small café/bistro. (Use of these is subject to an entrance fee)

     

Children and the Kangaroo Club: The Kangaroo Club, conveniently situated next to the Praca and Beach, is ideal for youngsters and families. Activities and facilities offered here include badminton, table tennis, mini golf, creche and a play area for the younger family members. For adults wanting a rest from their little ones, a round of golf or a game of tennis, you can leave your children in the safe hands of a professional team.

Mini Golf: Located between the Praca and the Kangaroo Club there is a substantial mini golf course for all to enjoy.

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The Tennis Academy (+351 289 396991): Vale do Lobo is the official venue of the ATP Seniors Tour. The Tennis Academy has 14 courts, (4 synthetic, 10 hard) 6 of which are floodlit. There is a resident team of multi-lingual fitness and tennis instructors and coaching is available for all levels from beginner to pre-championship standard. The Clubhouse has viewing stands, changing rooms, pro-shop, sauna, gym, outdoor pool, restaurant and bar as well as other dining facilities.
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Barringtons (+351 289 396622): In addition to the Vale do Lobo leisure facilities listed, Barringtons Golf and Health Spa is also located within the resort. Barringtons, however, is a separate leisure facility and enquiries regarding it’s facilities and memberships should be made direct to Barringtons and not through the Resort Reception. Barringtons provide a wide range of facilities including squash, a golf driving range, indoor and outdoor pools, gym, sauna, snooker, pool, table tennis, cricket pitch, and several bars and two restaurants.
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The Golf Clubhouse (+351 289 353000): The Golf Clubhouse at the Parque do Golfe is of a sophisticated and elegant ambience and has its own bar, restaurants, lounges and terrace alongside the practise putting green and overlooking the 18th. green of the Ocean Course. It is pleasant to take a few moments here just to sit and relax or watch the sport on the TV in the various lounges.

     
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In addition to the golf Club House, the Parque do Golfe centre is also home to the Cultural Centre and Auditorium, Vale do Lobo Shopping, Physiogrym and Royal Spa areas as follows:

The Cultural Centre and Auditorium: Vale do Lobo's sophisticated cultural centre is located at the Parque do Golfe. There is an auditorium which hosts a range of events such as: art exhibitions, gala dinners, fashion shows, concerts, theatrical productions and parties throughout the year.

Physiogym: Vale do Lobo’s physiogym is one of the most modern gyms in the Algarve, fitted out with the best and most up-to-date Technogym equipment. These include bikes, stairmasters, rowing machines, treadmills and weights machines as well as equipment new to the market such as a ‘radiant’- a new type of complete body workout machine, and a ‘Power Plate’ - a vibrating plate which provides resistance training by evenly distributing vibrations throughout the body, and works out all parts of the body very effectively.

Royal Spa: Completed in 2006, and designed using natural elements such as wood, stone, plants and water, the Royal Spa reflects pure nature, providing a comforting haven from the stresses of daily life. Therapists specialising in different branches of spa medicine have their own treatments rooms, customised for the application of their particular therapies. Guests are encouraged to use all the facilities - which include saunas, a steam room and hammam - as part of their Royal Spa experience. The finishing touch to this fully equipped wellness complex is the pool with a retractable glass roof enabling it to be an indoor pool in the winter, and outdoor in the summer.

Vale do Lobo Shopping: Located at the Parque do Golfe, Vale do Lobo shopping offers a newsagent and range of boutique and beauty centres ranging from designer jewellery, top of the range cosmetics, leading fashion, golf clothing and equipment through to home décor.

     
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In addition to the leisure facilities above, the resort has the following on site amenities:

Security Service: In order to maintain a safe environment for visitors and guests, Vale do Lobo has its own security. CCTV cameras are strategically placed around the resort and linked into the resort control room which is manned by Securitas. In addition to the cameras, the whole resort is patrolled 24 hours a day all year round by Resort controllers who are first aid trained and on call to respond to emergencies of any kind. Their presence is a source of security particularly for the parents of youngsters who are striding towards their independence!

Supermarket: Located at the entrance to Vale do Lobo, the supermarket is well stocked and very useful if you run out of things! Morning visits are highly recommended for their freshly baked bread, rolls and croissants! Supermarkets can also be found nearby in Almancil and Loule.

Boutiques and Convenience Stores: The Resort has its own boutiques and small convenience stores for those emergency confectionery needs. These are located at The Praca and the Parque do Golfe.

Medical Centre: Vale do Lobo has its own Medical Centre which is located at the entrance to Vale do Lobo, behind the supermarket. It is there to attend to: illnesses, accidents and emergencies, general check-ups, minor surgery and professional advice. House calls and 24 hour emergency service.

Bank: Finibanco is located in the Parque do Golfe where travellers cheques and money can be exchanged, 24x7. Cash machines are also located at the Clubhouse and the Praca.

Resort Bus Service: The resort has its own internal bus service. The bus will collect guests from, and drop them off at any location within the resort. Just simply ring the resort reception and request the bus and it will come and collect you from wherever you are in the resort. The service is free but only available to those who hold a resort Welcome Card.

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Resort Welcome Cards: These can be purchased from the resort reception desk and entitle the holder to significant discounts in the following areas:
  • green fees for both the Royal and Ocean golf courses plus golf tuition, club and trolley hire
  • use of the Rotunda swimming pools
  • use of the Penguin Childrens Club
  • use of the Physiogym and Royal Spa areas
  • use of the Tennis Academy (memberships, court hire, coaching and swimming pool)
  • free use of the resort bus service
  • free wireless internet access from the golf club house
As we are members of the Vale do Lobo Property Owners Club, our guests can purchase Welcome Cards at a discounted price - for further details, please do ask us.
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Golf: Vale do Lobo is the home to two of the most challenging yet stunningly beautiful golf courses in Portugal - The Royal Course and The Ocean Course - Vale do Lobo hosted the Portuguese Open in both 2002 and 2003. Both courses are based on original concepts by the legendary late Sir Henry Cotton and have spectacular sea views and some tight narrow fairways heavily lined with pines.

     

The Royal Course is one of Europe’s most acclaimed golf courses. Concern to preserve the environment's natural beauty has played a significant part in the course design, with wild flowers and natural pine forests surrounding lakes and sandy bunkers. It is the Royal Course that includes the world famous 16th. par 3, best known as 'the most photographed golf hole in Europe'. It necessitates a strong and accurate drive in order to carry the two indents in the red sandstone cliffs and reach the green. Other outstanding holes are the 7th. and 9th. which offer glorious lakeside views.

     

The Ocean Course is equally as challenging and situated on the very edge of the coastline allowing golfers to play alongside some of the most incredible ocean views in the Algarve. Flanked by pine and eucalyptus trees, this par 71 course is part links with gently undulating fairways leading down to the shores of the Atlantic.

Course Holes Par Length Tel
Royal Course 18 72 6175m 289 393939
Ocean Course 18 71 5788m 289 393939
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