Knight Frank Property for Sale in Vale do Lobo
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Vale do Lobo is located on Portugal´s central Algarve coastline, an unspoilt area with year round sun and a rich local history. The resort is located just 20 minutes drive from Faro International Airport. Vale do Lobo is home to two challenging and beautiful golf courses – the Royal and the Ocean – which have previously hosted the European PGA Tour event, the Portuguese Open.
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
Vale Do Lobo has been establishing itself in the luxury life style market since 1962 and is apparently three times larger than Monaco. If you are a property owner in Vale Do Lobo you also have the opportunity to join it´s Proprietors Club, this scheme brings the advantages of a private concierge scheme that you would find at large 5 star Hotels to the owners of property in Vale Do Lobo. Without going into minute detail the staff at the Proprietors Club can org anise just about anything you could ever need or want.
You don't have to be a sports fanatic to enjoy the Resort, sure there are a fabulous range of sports facilities in Vale Do Lobo but there are also some wonderful beaches and a great range of restaurants in Vale Do Lobo. It is also extremely secure and safe, this is one aspect of the resort that you notice immediately.
Many people actually live permanently in Vale Do Lobo, its a self contained town, its got its own petrol station, supermarket, medical center, it´s even got its own Auditorium which hosts gala events, Ballets, concerts etc.
The Vale do Lobo tennis academy attracts national and international tennis fixtures throughout the year with 14 courts, famous names to play here include John MacEnroe.
The number 1 participation sport however is undoubtedly golf.
History of the area
Vale do Lobo, famous as probably Europe's finest golf and beach resort, is situated in the Algarve in the south of Portugal. Established in 1962, the Vale do Lobo resort has gone from strength to strength, with further investment introduced yearly.
The high point of the Royal Golf Course is its famous Par 3, one of the most photographed in the world because of its unique conditions over 3 spectacular cliffs.
Types of property available
There are a range of properties within the Vale do Lobo developments, from studio apartments to large villas. Whether you are looking to retire, own your own holiday home or invest in a major tourist development, Vale do Lobo will almost certainly offer the ideal property. Designed with the local architectural styles in mind, the developments fit well into the Portuguese landscape with the emphasis very much on enhancing but not destroying the local natural environment. With sea and golf views, the Vale do Lobo property developments offer truly comfortable living within easy reach of life's necessities.
Market comment
Playground of Europe´s millionaires. British, Irish, Russians are predominant nationalities.
Access
Faro airport 20 minutes along main N125 road.