Villa Phoenix Local places to visit and eat
Golf courses
Only 6 mins drive from the villa. This golf course is recognised as one of Portugal’s most prestigious golf courses, its features include the almost island green of the 9th and the famous 16th, with cliff-top carryover – one of the most photographed holes in Europe.
21 habitants recommandent
Vale do Lobo
Only 6 mins drive from the villa. This golf course is recognised as one of Portugal’s most prestigious golf courses, its features include the almost island green of the 9th and the famous 16th, with cliff-top carryover – one of the most photographed holes in Europe.
Located 6 mins drive from the villa. This is an 18 hole champion golf course with spectacular ocean views, with some holes almost stretching down to the beach.
19 habitants recommandent
Vale do Lobo Ocean and Royal Golf Courses
Located 6 mins drive from the villa. This is an 18 hole champion golf course with spectacular ocean views, with some holes almost stretching down to the beach.
8 mins drive from the villa. Winner of Portugal's Best Golf Course 2019 by the World Golf Awards, the Quinta do Lago South Course has hosted the Portuguese Open eight times and is a favourite among European tour players.
7 habitants recommandent
Quinta do Lago Golf Course
20 Aldeamento Vilar do Golf8 mins drive from the villa. Winner of Portugal's Best Golf Course 2019 by the World Golf Awards, the Quinta do Lago South Course has hosted the Portuguese Open eight times and is a favourite among European tour players.
Located 8 minute drive from the villa. Pinheiros Altos is one of the most prestigious and successful golfing centres in Europe and features a 27-hole championship course that offers exciting challenges and varying degrees of difficulty. The course boasts three 9-hole groupings, each a par 36, with numerous ways of playing 18 holes, depending on your level of experience.
Pinheiros Altos Golf Course
175 Urbanização Pinheiros AltosLocated 8 minute drive from the villa. Pinheiros Altos is one of the most prestigious and successful golfing centres in Europe and features a 27-hole championship course that offers exciting challenges and varying degrees of difficulty. The course boasts three 9-hole groupings, each a par 36, with numerous ways of playing 18 holes, depending on your level of experience.
Just a 9 minute drive from the villa. The Algarve's most charming and picturesque golf course. Laranjal opened in 2009 and was voted Best Golf Course at the 2011 Portuguese Travel Awards. Originally an orange grove, the par 72 championship course is situated 2 km east of the resort, in the Ludo Valley. Boasting spectacular fairways and well-defined greens, Laranjal is renowned for its five beautiful lakes, umbrella pines, cork-oaks and orange trees.
Quinta Do Lago Laranjal Course
Estrada do LudoJust a 9 minute drive from the villa. The Algarve's most charming and picturesque golf course. Laranjal opened in 2009 and was voted Best Golf Course at the 2011 Portuguese Travel Awards. Originally an orange grove, the par 72 championship course is situated 2 km east of the resort, in the Ludo Valley. Boasting spectacular fairways and well-defined greens, Laranjal is renowned for its five beautiful lakes, umbrella pines, cork-oaks and orange trees.
Activities near by
Pinetrees Riding Centre is a 2 minute walk from the villa and is approved by the Association of British Riding Schools. Pinetrees Riding Centre provides expert classical tuition for riders from 4 years old to 70, and all abilities, from riding lessons for novices on quiet horses and ponies to the more advanced rider training on beautiful well schooled Lusitanos. Riding clothes are supplied so you will ride safely, be more comfortable and certainly look the part! To get there, turn right out of the villa to the T intersection and it’s on your left before you get to the main road. If you would like to book a lesson, please contact the Riding Centre in advance to make sure you don’t miss out.
Pinetrees Riding Centre
Pinetrees Riding Centre is a 2 minute walk from the villa and is approved by the Association of British Riding Schools. Pinetrees Riding Centre provides expert classical tuition for riders from 4 years old to 70, and all abilities, from riding lessons for novices on quiet horses and ponies to the more advanced rider training on beautiful well schooled Lusitanos. Riding clothes are supplied so you will ride safely, be more comfortable and certainly look the part! To get there, turn right out of the villa to the T intersection and it’s on your left before you get to the main road. If you would like to book a lesson, please contact the Riding Centre in advance to make sure you don’t miss out.
Just a 3 minute drive (or 15 mins walk) from the villa. They also have fitness classes (spinning, body pump, yoga etc) as well as health and well being treatments (acupuncture, reflexology, sports massage). It’s a membership club but guests are welcome.
Algarve Tennis and Fitness Club
Just a 3 minute drive (or 15 mins walk) from the villa. They also have fitness classes (spinning, body pump, yoga etc) as well as health and well being treatments (acupuncture, reflexology, sports massage). It’s a membership club but guests are welcome.
Just a 5 minute drive from the villa and is one of the largest tennis facilities in Portugal boasting a total of 13 courts as well as a swimming pool and a fitness gym. It is also a membership club, but guests are also welcome.
12 habitants recommandent
Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy
977C Av. FloridaJust a 5 minute drive from the villa and is one of the largest tennis facilities in Portugal boasting a total of 13 courts as well as a swimming pool and a fitness gym. It is also a membership club, but guests are also welcome.
There are several spas near the villa offering a wide range of pamper packages. One of the nearest and most popular is the Conrad Spa which is a 4 minute drive from the villa. It is set in the luxurious Conrad hotel and offers a wide range of spa experiences including:
• Oxygen infusion and inhalation therapies
• VIP couples’ spa suite
• Infinity pool, ice fountain and experience showers
• Indoor and outdoor relaxation zones
• Elixir Lounge with free Wi-Fi, herbal teas and refreshments
8 habitants recommandent
Conrad Algarve
Estrada da Quinta do LagoThere are several spas near the villa offering a wide range of pamper packages. One of the nearest and most popular is the Conrad Spa which is a 4 minute drive from the villa. It is set in the luxurious Conrad hotel and offers a wide range of spa experiences including:
• Oxygen infusion and inhalation therapies
• VIP couples’ spa suite
• Infinity pool, ice fountain and experience showers
• Indoor and outdoor relaxation zones
• Elixir Lounge with free Wi-Fi, herbal teas and refreshments
Vale do Lobo Beach
423 Estr. da HortaGreat beach only a few minutes drive from the villa
Sightseeing
If you haven’t been, it’s worthwhile visiting Vilamoura Marina. Situated 20 mins from the villa, Vilamoura is a resort town on the Algarve coastline. It includes a marina complex, two beaches, six golf courses, nightclubs, casinos, and other tourist attractions. On the marina are lots of restaurants, ice cream bars, pubs and shops. Other activities that you can do on the marina include: jet boating, para sailing, water skiing, banana rides, jet skiing, Segway and bicycle hire and tours and fishing trips.
286 habitants recommandent
Marina de Vilamoura
Marina de VilamouraIf you haven’t been, it’s worthwhile visiting Vilamoura Marina. Situated 20 mins from the villa, Vilamoura is a resort town on the Algarve coastline. It includes a marina complex, two beaches, six golf courses, nightclubs, casinos, and other tourist attractions. On the marina are lots of restaurants, ice cream bars, pubs and shops. Other activities that you can do on the marina include: jet boating, para sailing, water skiing, banana rides, jet skiing, Segway and bicycle hire and tours and fishing trips.
Food scene
This is our closest restaurant and is just 5 minutes walk from the villa. Go back to the main road and turn left towards Vale Do Lobo and it’s on the left just at the roundabout. This is a Michelin restaurant set in a delightful ambiance. It’s very popular in the Algarve so booking in advance is recommended. It serves European, Mediterranean and Portuguese food and is a great restaurant to go to for a special night out.
Alambique
This is our closest restaurant and is just 5 minutes walk from the villa. Go back to the main road and turn left towards Vale Do Lobo and it’s on the left just at the roundabout. This is a Michelin restaurant set in a delightful ambiance. It’s very popular in the Algarve so booking in advance is recommended. It serves European, Mediterranean and Portuguese food and is a great restaurant to go to for a special night out.
This is a new and trendy restaurant only a ten-minute walk from the villa. Go back to the main road and turn left towards Vale Do Lobo. It’s 800m on the right-hand side. Bamboo serves Asian fusion food with a twist alongside a substantial cocktail menu. There is often a live band or dj playing music which attracts a younger trendy crowd.
8 habitants recommandent
Restaurante Alambique
This is a new and trendy restaurant only a ten-minute walk from the villa. Go back to the main road and turn left towards Vale Do Lobo. It’s 800m on the right-hand side. Bamboo serves Asian fusion food with a twist alongside a substantial cocktail menu. There is often a live band or dj playing music which attracts a younger trendy crowd.
This is a classic beach restaurant set on the beach in a very casual atmosphere. Their specialty is fresh fish and seafood which is delivered daily to them each morning. They have live music on Sundays which creates a great atmosphere and the service is casual and fun. It’s worth booking in advance to make sure you get a table.
BJ’s Oceanside is a 12 minute drive from the villa. It can be found just outside the exclusive resort of Vale do Lobo in the central Algarve and is a 20 mins walk from Praca (noted below).
14 habitants recommandent
BJ's Oceanside
This is a classic beach restaurant set on the beach in a very casual atmosphere. Their specialty is fresh fish and seafood which is delivered daily to them each morning. They have live music on Sundays which creates a great atmosphere and the service is casual and fun. It’s worth booking in advance to make sure you get a table.
BJ’s Oceanside is a 12 minute drive from the villa. It can be found just outside the exclusive resort of Vale do Lobo in the central Algarve and is a 20 mins walk from Praca (noted below).
At the main road, turn right and in one mile on the right you will find this small shopping mall which includes boutique shops, an ATM, a supermarket and a number of restaurants and cafes including Coriander Lounge Indian Kitchen, The Cheeky Pup, Pizzeria San Marco, Quinta Burger, Pizza Pasta e Fantasia
Centro Comercial Buganvilia Plaza
Estrada da Quinta do LagoAt the main road, turn right and in one mile on the right you will find this small shopping mall which includes boutique shops, an ATM, a supermarket and a number of restaurants and cafes including Coriander Lounge Indian Kitchen, The Cheeky Pup, Pizzeria San Marco, Quinta Burger, Pizza Pasta e Fantasia
This restaurant is regularly voted one of the best restaurants in Almancil and the Algarve and is only a 4 minute drive from the villa. It is situated in a lovely garden setting which is quite romantic at sunset. It is an award nominee in Lux Life Magazine in the steakhouse category and serves steak, international, mediterranean, European and Portuguese cuisine.
Monicas Restaurante
Vale do LoboThis restaurant is regularly voted one of the best restaurants in Almancil and the Algarve and is only a 4 minute drive from the villa. It is situated in a lovely garden setting which is quite romantic at sunset. It is an award nominee in Lux Life Magazine in the steakhouse category and serves steak, international, mediterranean, European and Portuguese cuisine.
Located 5 minutes from the villa, this is a brilliant steakhouse, serving top quality beef cooked and served in a Uruguyan style. The ambiance is luxurious with a beautifully lit garden that is stunning at night while you sip your cocktails or eat an amazing meal. I can definitely recommend this restaurant for a special night out – or if you just want a really great steak in a sophisticated setting.
29 habitants recommandent
Parrilla Natural
Rua Manuel Teixeira GomesLocated 5 minutes from the villa, this is a brilliant steakhouse, serving top quality beef cooked and served in a Uruguyan style. The ambiance is luxurious with a beautifully lit garden that is stunning at night while you sip your cocktails or eat an amazing meal. I can definitely recommend this restaurant for a special night out – or if you just want a really great steak in a sophisticated setting.
Great sushi at a reasonable price. Only 6 mins drive away. If you love sushi, Sushi Kappa do an all you can eat special which is reasonably priced and serves a great selection of sushi which you can keep ordering until you’ve had your fill.
Sushi Kappa
95 Avenida José dos Santos FariasGreat sushi at a reasonable price. Only 6 mins drive away. If you love sushi, Sushi Kappa do an all you can eat special which is reasonably priced and serves a great selection of sushi which you can keep ordering until you’ve had your fill.
This is a great little tapas wine bar and restaurant 4 minutes drive from the villa, serving Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Portuguese food. It has friendly staff and serves a good value lunch with specials menus, reasonably priced wine and great tasting desserts.
Simply Tapas & Vinho
This is a great little tapas wine bar and restaurant 4 minutes drive from the villa, serving Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Portuguese food. It has friendly staff and serves a good value lunch with specials menus, reasonably priced wine and great tasting desserts.
Nice seafood and great beach location only an 8-minute drive from the villa. There are several other restaurants located in the same area along the beach which are also worth a try. It’s a lovely place to watch the sun set while sipping a nice glass of wine or your favourite drink.
20 habitants recommandent
Julia's restaurant,beach bar & lounge
Avenida OceanoNice seafood and great beach location only an 8-minute drive from the villa. There are several other restaurants located in the same area along the beach which are also worth a try. It’s a lovely place to watch the sun set while sipping a nice glass of wine or your favourite drink.
Great little restaurant only a few minutes drive from the villa. It’s right on the beach and has a great atmosphere. I’d recommend booking for Sunday afternoon when they have live music. Make sure you book well in advance!
24 habitants recommandent
Maria's Restaurant & Beach Algarve
Great little restaurant only a few minutes drive from the villa. It’s right on the beach and has a great atmosphere. I’d recommend booking for Sunday afternoon when they have live music. Make sure you book well in advance!
3 minutes drive from the Villa. This is a lovely family-run restaurant serving Portuguese Cuisine with a twist featuring fresh fish, great steaks and various homemade desserts. The restaurant has a lovely ambiance, with relaxing music playing softly in the background. The family grows vegetables on the premises that they use in the restaurant. There is a good menu to choose from and the wine menu while not extensive, is not expensive and gives ample selection to find something that you will like.
Casa Pituxa
3 minutes drive from the Villa. This is a lovely family-run restaurant serving Portuguese Cuisine with a twist featuring fresh fish, great steaks and various homemade desserts. The restaurant has a lovely ambiance, with relaxing music playing softly in the background. The family grows vegetables on the premises that they use in the restaurant. There is a good menu to choose from and the wine menu while not extensive, is not expensive and gives ample selection to find something that you will like.