Quinta do Lago, Europe’s premier luxury golf and lifestyle destination, is set to celebrate its 45th anniversary in style with a fun-packed autumn itinerary of family fun to ensure the sizzling summer continues into the final months of the year.

Renowned for delivering an array of luxury experiences in the tranquil setting of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, families can enjoy numerous sporting, social and family events between now and November at the famous Algarve venue, with the resort’s Paul McGinley Golf Academy being at the heart of the Halloween antics.

Golf remains at the heart of Quinta do Lago, but ascomplementing that is the addition of the Campus, which is home to a range of sporting activities that includes tennis,  padel and cycling where adults and children can take advantage of some of the most modern sporting facilities in Europe.

Benefiting from an all-year round temperate climate, younger guests are in for a delicious treat thanks to a Halloween programme that includes a haunted dinner at Casa do Lago, a brunch at Bovino steakhouse and an Alice in Wonderland tea party at Pure.

The family fun does not stop there thanks to a  scary golf and costume parade where children can really get in the spirit of things by dressing up as vampires, villains, princeses and dinosaurs as well as take part in a Peddy paper race.

There will also be a host of entertainment at the Campus on Halloween day where youngsters can burn off steam with a series of tennis and padel games under the supervison of Quinta do Lag’s qualified staff, leaving parents some quality time to enjoy for themselves.

The resort’s golf academy will be staging a number of junior camps from October 23 to October 27. Available to children aged five to 16 and taking place from Monday to Friday over a three-week period, the sessions offer a comprehensive week’s coaching in a fun and competitive environment.

And youngsters will love Quinta do Lago’s Sunday Fun Golf events on the mornings of October 22 and 29.

With so much on offer for children, parents can make the most of their stay by relaxing at one of the ten resturants and bars, including live music at the highly-acclaimed and newly-refurbished Bovino steakhouse, Casa do Lago and The Shack, or get out on one of the resort’s three 18-hole championship golf courses.

Away from the pristine fairways and manicured greens, the resort’s water sports centre offers the opportunity to try an array of activities including sailing, windsurfing, stand-up paddle boarding, fishing and surf camps.

Excelling now for 45 years, Quinta do Lago provides the most vibrant and unique luxury lifestyle experience to be found anywhere in Europe, offering something to suit every taste and interest in one of the most beautiful of settings.

The official winter training base for England Golf’s elite squads and situated just 15 minutes from Faro airport, Quinta do Lago’s three championship courses – the revamped North Course, South Course and Laranjal – are matched by outstanding practice facilities including Europe’s only Paul McGinley Golf Academy and the only TaylorMade Performance Center in Southern Europe.

For more information about Quinta do Lago and to book, please phone + 351 289 390 700 or visit www.quintadolago.com.

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About Quinta do Lago

Set among 2,000 acres of the picturesque Ria Formosa Natural Park, Quinta do Lago is one of the most highly regarded golf and residential developments in Europe since opening in 1972. Located just 15 minutes from Faro airport, the resort offers residents and guests an unparalleled location benefiting from a year-round temperate climate, a variety of lifestyle pursuits and a strong sense of community.

Since its inception, Quinta do Lago has been at the forefront of European golf with three award-winning championship courses matched by outstanding practice facilities including Europe’s only Paul McGinley Golf Academy and the only TaylorMade Performance Center in Southern Europe. Away from the fairways, the resort’s extensive leisure facilities guarantee there is plenty to keep everyone occupied, with events, tennis, cycling and watersports just some of the activities available. Among its recent accolades, the resort was voted ‘Europe’s Best Golf Venue’ at the 2015 World Golf Awards.

The resort’s stunning location by the beach offers the perfect place to relax and unwind while its wide array of restaurants, both formal and informal, take advantage of the fresh Mediterranean produce that the resort has become famous for.

Quinta do Lago has enjoyed the honour of hosting eight Portuguese Opens as well as numerous other international golf tournaments, and its world-class golf facilities include:

• Quinta do Lago North Course – Opened in October 2014, the totally revamped North Course has been redeveloped by renowned American golf architect Beau Welling in close collaboration with 2014 European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley and is set to become one of the new stars of European golf. The new layout has been built to the highest specifications with a €9.6m investment programme and has been redeveloped with the emphasis firmly on precision and strategy. The course was named ‘Europe’s Best New Golf Course’ at the 2014 World Golf Awards.
• Quinta do Lago South Course – A favourite among European Tour professionals, the South Course calls for accurate drives and precise shots, but rewards players for their efforts with the stunning backdrop of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Regularly included in Golf World magazine’s ‘Top 100 Golf Courses in Europe’, the par-72 layout has hosted the Portuguese Open on no fewer than eight occasions while it was named ‘Best Course in Portugal’ at the 2014 World Golf Awards.
• Laranjal – Designed in the grounds of an orange grove, the par-72 course was named as Portugal’s Best Golf Course 2011 at the Portuguese Travel Awards, and poses serious tests for players of all abilities. Opened in 2008, Laranjal offers a pure golfing experience right next to the Quinta do Lago estate and features fairways sown with Bermuda grass, providing a challenging playing environment in a picture-perfect setting.
• Paul McGinley Academy – Quinta do Lago is home to the only Paul McGinley Academy in Europe, founded in October 2011 by the 2014 European Ryder Cup captain. With a strong involvement from McGinley himself, the academy aims to cultivate and improve golfers’ play by providing them with the tools and techniques used by professionals on tour.
• TaylorMade Performance Centre – Quinta do Lago’s TaylorMade Performance Center is the only facility of its kind in Southern Europe and is located on the resort’s expansive driving range. Opened in May 2013, the centre is operated by trained TaylorMade technicians, offering golfers a custom-fitting experience testing hundreds of club and iron options, ensuring the best combination for every player’s swing.
• Short Game Area – Designed by Beau Welling and Paul McGinley, the recently-opened short game area is unique in Portugal and complements the facilities on offer at the Paul McGinley Golf Academy and TaylorMade Fitting Center. Ideal for practising a variety of shots, the facilities includes two undulating greens – a separate putting and chipping green – and two greenside bunkers.

For further information on Quinta do Lago and its facilities, phone + 351 289 390 700 or visit www.quintadolago.com.