The Vale do Lobo luxury property experience is beyond comparison. It’s a self contained resort with more than one mile of beautiful golden sands, deluxe property for sale, a range of world class sporting activities, top international and local cuisine, and year round events – all in one unique location.

Situated just 20 minutes drive from Faro Airport in a location of breathtaking natural beauty, properties in Vale do Lobo are sumptuous and private accommodation is carefully positioned on the undulating coastal terrain of the Central Algarve.

With a turnkey service unequalled by any other resort of its kind, Vale do Lobo is a truly unique – local management meticulously maintain the natural beauty of the coastline on which the resort is set with the emblematic ochre cliffs guarding its golden sands. A variety of water and beach sports can be enjoyed during the long summer months.

A Unique Concept In Luxury

As the largest luxury resort in Portugal operated under one umbrella, Vale do Lobo is in the happy position of being able to offer a range of distinct areas to suit the requirements of different clients.

Sea lovers and sun worshippers will be immediately attracted to the Oceano Clube area, which looks directs on to the Atlantic waves with no property being more than a few minutes walk from the beach.

Meanwhile golfers who appreciate the serenity of a home overlooking the golf course will look to the Royal Golf Development or the Vale Real area, where homes are inseparable from the peaceful fairways, lakes, and forest of the Royal Golf Course.

Vale das Flores will call out to those looking to be slightly apart from the bustle of the community life of the resort, being set as it is on the quiet north western corner of Vale do Lobo, where the resort is bordered by a nature reserve.

More than 1500 beautiful properties in Vale do Lobo have already been built along two kilometres of golden beach and intertwined with its two championship golf courses. There are plans for 500 more.

The resort has teams of in-house experts to fulfil each client’s dreams from start to finish. Added to this is every service and facility that a home owner could need on-site and a community spirit developed over 45 years which cannot be found in any other resort on the Algarve.

The majority of homes have outstanding views and sun orientation. From modern apartments with sunny terraces, through elegant town houses, to spacious villas nestled among pine trees Vale do Lobo’s designs are without equal.

As the longest established development on the Algarve, and as a resort which is impeccably maintained with continuous upgrading of its facilities, Vale do Lobo’s properties have demonstrated through both good and bad economic times consistent capital appreciation.

Excellent Golfing Properties

Vale do Lobo is home to two challenging and beautiful golf courses, which have twice been host to the European PGA Tour event, the Portuguese Open.

The Royal Course has rolling fairways set among pine trees and beautiful lakes with wild flowers in abundance. Its features include the almost island green of the 9th and the famous 16th, with its cliff top carryover – one of the most celebrated golfing images in the world which has become a symbol of golf in the Algarve.

The Ocean Course features undulating fairways that run along a natural reserve before leading down to the shores of the Atlantic. Its emblematic holes are two challenging and spectacular par 4’s, the 11th and the 14th – which treat golfers to some of the most spectacular views in the Algarve. In addition the beautiful par 3 15th runs alongside the beach.

Members of the Proprietors’ Club at Vale do Lobo are entitled to a 50% discount on golf titles and memberships with which they enjoy reserved tee times or alternatively they can choose a 55% reduction in green fees.

Regular tournaments and competitions make for a busy social calendar for both members and visitors while a fully equipped clubhouse offers a complete service to golfers.

Absolute Repose At The Royal Spa:

The Royal Spa at Vale do Lobo is a world of absolute relaxation, where the sound of running water melts into the scent of essential oils, as one lets go of the stresses of the world. The design of the space is inspired by the salt mines of Loule, whose vast, silent caverns are renowned for their health benefits, due to both the properties of the rock itself and the environment of absolute calm the caverns provide.

Treatments are available ranging from the absolutely natural, such as herbal remedies, Oriental cures and Swedish massage, to the latest vitamin-enriched treatments and cosmetic medicine.

Ten indoor and two outdoor treatment rooms are complemented by facilities including saunas, steam rooms, and a pool.

A bright spacious fitness centre, overlooking the gardens of Parque do Golfe, is equipped with the most up to date Technogym fitness and weight training equipment. Classes such as spinning and yoga are available, as well as personal training sessions.

Tennis Academy:

The resort is home to one of the largest tennis facilities in Portugal – the Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy and attracts several national and international tennis fixtures throughout the year. It boasts 14 courts, a paddle tennis court, swimming pool, and gym. Coaching programmes for both adults and children are available all year.

Shopping:

Retail fans are spoiled at the Val do Lobo Shopping mall where a range of boutiques offer luxury souvenirs, fine clothing, exclusive cosmetics, designer golf wear, glamorous jewellery, beautiful interior decoration pieces, wines, spirits, and gourmet nibbles.

Restaurants:

For the culinary connoisseur 15 first class restaurants are located throughout the resort, where diners can enjoy international cuisine ranging from Asian to French, Italian to Portuguese.

For the Young:

Young children and their parents will be enamoured by the Penguin Children’s Village, which is staffed by experienced child minders and allows parents and children alike to enjoy some independent fun.

Arts & Culture:

Arts play an important role among the sporting and leisure activities for visitors and residents at Vale do Lobo. A programme of cultural events including art exhibitions, concerts, and dance performances ensure that there is something happening all year round

Safety, Tranquillity & Convenience:

A unique self contained community, Vale do Lobo ensures that everything its property owners and guests could need is close at hand, including a bank, newsagent, well stocked supermarket, an insurance broker, and care hire. A regular shuttle bus service carries passengers around the resort so all facilities are easily accessible.

Vale do Lobo aims to create an environment where owners, guests, and their families feel completely safe. The resort has its own medical centre and resident GP, specialists available by appointment, and a 24/7 emergency service. First aid trained resort staff circulate the resort day and night and can be dispatched instantly to assist residents and visitors. A closed circuit TV system also surveys the main areas of the resort day and night.

The resort takes the stress out of owning a property abroad by offering management services through the Proprietors’ Club. Services include account management, housekeeping, garden and pool maintenance, home refurbishment, security, and rental of the property.

Financial Security:

Towards the end of 2006, Vale do Lobo was purchased by a group of Portuguese and international investors, including the largest national bank Caixa Geral de Depósitos with Diogo Gaspar Ferreira installed as the Chief Executive.

The purchase clearly marked the beginning of a new exciting era. Under the new shareholder structure, Vale do Lobo initiated a strategic "face lift" in 2007 implementing a number of significant improvements, developments and plans for international expansion. The most significant being the initiation of a €500 million investment programme for the development of three prime areas in the resort: Vale de Santo António, Oceano Clube (Vale do Lobo II) and Vale Real (Vale do Lobo III).

At the beginning of 2008, Vale do Lobo initiated a strategic programme of rebranding and the resort was renamed as Vale do Lobo Algarve and integrated under the umbrella of a new brand of Vale do Lobo Resorts, the first move towards future international expansion.

Vale do Lobo Algarve is recognised as one of the foremost resorts in Europe and is today the largest luxury resort of its kind in Portugal operated by the same company. Indeed a luxury experience beyond comparison, one that has earned it world-wide recognition and a special place in the heart of countless visitors and residents.