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AlmaVerde
Village & Spa
Western Algarve, Portugal |
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| Sports
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AlmaVerde
is the perfect base from which to enjoy the abundant
range of sports and leisure activities that the Western
Algarve has to offer. |
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sunny summers and mild winters make the area one of
Europe’s premier golf destinations. There are
more than twenty courses within an hour’s drive,
including some of the top champion-ship courses in
Europe.
The
open, undulating countryside is ideal for rambling.
The landscape is criss-crossed with old tracks through
fig and olive groves. Riding centres nearby offer
inexpensive packages for all ages and levels of skill.
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Further
inland, the ecology changes, and the steeper hillsides
are covered in rock rose, pine, cork oak and strawberry
trees. Here the terrain provides unlimited challenges
for mountain bikers. |
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Many
bird species feed and nest at AlmaVerde, including colourful
hoopoes, azure-winged magpies and bee-eaters. The Western
Algarve is also a popular location for sighting migrating
species. For sailors, Lagos Marina has the best facilities
of any Portuguese marina. You can also rent dinghies, wind
surfers, or go water-skiing from the beaches at Praia da Luz
and Meia Praia. For surfers, the rugged west coast beaches,
with their long Atlantic rollers, are an irresistible target. |
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For
the truly adventurous, there are opportunities for parasailing,
paragliding and even learning to fly microlight aircraft.
Scuba divers can explore caves and wrecks in the nearby coastal
waters, and discover an abundance of sea life.
The waters around the Cape St. Vincent peninsula are among
the best in Europe for big-game fishing. Magnificent marlin,
swordfish, tuna and shark can all be found here. Well-equipped
boats are available from Lagos Marina. Or try your hand at
line fishing from the cliffs or rocky outcrops. It’s
a precarious but popular pastime that often assures a delicious
dinner. |
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| Disclaimer:
We believe that our property descriptions are accurate and
complete, however, tour operators provide this information to us either
electronically or we take it from their brochure. Tour operators'
brochures are produced many months ahead of when you may be travelling
and there may be occasions when this information is no longer accurate.
Although we make every effort to keep up to date with any alterations,
we do not accept any liability arising from any inaccuracy or omission
in the property descriptions. You should verify the accuracy of any
information that you intend to rely on with the travel matters team.
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