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Martinhal Quinta be organised for any age from a few months old on request. Merely 20 minutes away from Faro airport and within a 2 and a half-hour plane journey from most European airports, “Martinhal Quinta Family Resort” offers you fantastic children facilities and a selection of luxury family homes for an unforgettable family holiday in the sophisticated and prestigious area of Quinta do Lago area. The Blue room is the resort’s game room with Wii game consoles, playstation, pool table to name a few and a stylish Pool Hangout with an outdoor playground that includes a trampoline, water jets, slides and the quirky (photo worthy) VW Camper Van. The borders of Quinta do Lago include the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the Atlantic Ocean. Set in 2000 acres of rolling hills and pine woodlands it is without a doubt one of the most admired areas of the Algarve. The resort is an exclusive 4-star private collection of independently owned luxury villas, offering 2 bedroom townhouses to 5 bedroom villas, distinguished by interior décor that unites a regional artisan look with contemporary function and form. Each property is positioned in its own landscaped grounds overlooking a private garden and swimming pool. With all Martinhal properties, Kids are central to their philosophy and ethos of the brand. A wide range of facilities and activities are available to cater for different ages to “enable the parent to have a cappuccino with the foam still on it”! The Raposinhos Kids Club caters for ages from 6 months to 8 years. “Raposinhos” means “little foxes” and children here are encouraged to be the same – active and inquisitive. The kids club has lots of toys, games and puzzles to keep tiny minds occupied. Baby-sitting can 52 The “M Bar” at Martinhal Quinta offers a pool side dining experience with delicious snacks, salads, pizzas, paninis and a wide selection of drinks. Mouth-watering homemade ice cream, crepes and waffles for a refreshing moment by the pool are also available through Gelataria. The “Mercado Deli & Bake” offers a wide variety of take-away breakfast options with freshly baked bread, pastries and freshly squeezed orange juice. It is also a convenience store offering a range of daily basics for families. The “O Terraço” restaurant is located on the first floor of the Pool Hangout and delivers the famous buffet breakfasts, the perfect way to start your day. Located in the middle of one of the most premium golf destinations in Europe, Martinhal Quinta is the ideal hub to experience the award winning golf courses that the Algarve is well-known for. Among partner courses are Pinheiros Altos, right on the hotel’s doorstep, Quinta do Lago’s North, South and Laranjal courses, Oceanico’s seven championship courses, Vale de Lobo and San Lorenzo, both close to Faro, Pestana Golf’s trio that include Vila Sol, the Robert Trent Jones Jr-designed Onyria Palmares near Lagos, and Monte Rei and Quinta da Ria in the eastern Algarve.