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Cascais » Portugal Quinta do Lago & Magnolia Hotel Quinta do Lago is one of Europe’s elite golf and lifestyle destinations. Quinta do Lago is an exclusive golf and residential estate nestling in nearly 2.000 acres of verdant countryside and pine forests bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Ria Formosa Natural Park, in Algarve. Since its creation in 1972 has won several awards for excellence and it is a symbol of quality tourism, a place where outstanding natural beauty is perfectly complemented by gracious living. This is one of the few locations in the world where you can purchase a luxury property and enjoy a sophisticated lifestyle in the tranquil surroundings of a natural park. To play golf in Quinta do Lago is a way of life for visitors or for the ones who decide to become members of this exclusive community. One of the largest golf destinations, with courses rated among the top 25 in Europe. Quinta do Lago has hosted several Portuguese Opens and continues to be the venue for national and international tournaments. The fairways are wide and flanked at reasonable distance by the pines, heather, broom and beautiful wild flowering shrubs with several lakes in the play, providing a test to players of all ability levels. The golf resort features 3 x 18 hole golf courses: North, South and Laranjal. The Magnolia Hotel offers a boutique hospitality experience on the doorstep of the Quinta do Lago resort in the Algarve, Portugal. Paying homage to the iconic 1950’s motor-hotel, The Magnolia Hotel brings a taste of Palm Springs to the Algarve and offers something you won’t find anywhere else in the region. Playing host to 74 rooms, 3 suites and 7 one-of-a-kind cottages just steps away from the Quinta do Lago resort Enjoy the heated outdoor pool, colourful in- house restaurant, cinema, gymnasium and spa. Located just a 15-minute drive from Faro International Airport, Quinta do Lago is under three hours flying time from most European capitals, whilst Lisbon and Seville can be reached within a few hours by car. www.quintadolago.com www.themagnoliahotelqdl.com Top 100 Stay & Play 2019 51