Knight Frank Property for Sale in Quinta do lago
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A place where outstanding natural beauty is perfectly complemented by gracious living.
Where acres of green, undulating countryside, scented pine forests, flower-bordered lakes and lush vegetation meander down to a golden shore.
The Ria Formosa Natural Park forms the exquisite backdrop for many of the attractions and places of interest around Quinta do Lago.
Climate
Average temperature in winter of 14°C and 24°C - 57°F and 75°F - in summer, rarely going below 12°C - 53°F- during winter and reaching as high as 28°C or 30°C - 82°F or 86° F - in July and August) 3100 hours per year sunshine.
Culture
Quinta do Lago is the perfect backdrop to some of the finest championship golf courses in Europe. As if that were not enough, this idyllic location also offers horse riding, tennis, squash, clay pigeon shooting, deep water fishing, windsurfing and just about every other watersport, on the Quinta do Lago private lake beach.
Discover the wealth of chic nightlife and an exciting array of restaurants offering fresh local cuisine with the most fabulous collection of private villas and apartments. All this in a place less than 3 hours flying time from most major European cities, and only 20 minutes driving time from Faro airport.
History of the area
Ayrton Senna once owned a villa in the town, the road on which his villa was located is now named after him. Roy Keane owns property in the area and can be frequently seen during the summer months.
Types of property available
The development of the Quinta do Lago estate is regulated by the General Plan of Urbanization, which has been officially approved. This controls the distribution of individual villa plots, commercial and mixed development within the larger plots allocated for tourist 'villages'.
Market comment
Playground of Europe´s millionaires. British, Irish, Russians are predominant nationalities.
Access
Faro airport 20 minutes along main N125 road.