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Estrada Quinta do Lago 8135-106 Almancil, Portugal | Phone + 351 289 350 700

Located in one of the most exclusive and luxurious destinations of Europe, the Conrad Algarve sets a new standard of luxury in Portugal offering a true opportunity to immerse into the Algarvian culture through authentic and bespoke experiences. The 154- room property evokes a true sense of place,

from the 18th-century Portuguese palace design, to the local ingredients used in the SPA and extensive gastronomic offerings. A contemporary style and culture that is uniquely Algarvian in its conception and character. Guests don’t just come to stay, relax or play golf, they come to discover and be inspired by the

real Algarve, while immersing themselves in the highest levels of style and sophistication.

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M A R K E T C H E FL o u l é M a r k e t

Get a taste of the Algarve with Osvalde Silva, Executive Chef at the Conrad Algarve and discover the authenticity of a traditional Algarvian market learning all the secrets of the traditional seafood Cataplana. During the visit, enjoy also some of the most typical pastries in a Portuguese “Pastelaria” along with a “bica” portuguese name for expresso. After such an inspiring experience, prepare your own Cataplana with the Chef, enjoying a glass of local wine.

C L A M P I C K I N G & O Y S T E R B A N KR i a F o r m o s a N a t u r a l P a r k

A unique local experience, an opportunity to spend the day with a local clam picker on his daily clam picking tasks. A real life adventure on a traditional fisherman’s wooden boat with live experiencing of the ancient clam picking skills and secrets.

The activity takes place in the heart of the natural park of Ria Formosa, a protected lagoon for different species of fauna and flora. Guided by a local experienced fisherman, you will learn the old ways of clam and raiser clam picking, along with some other curiosities. Visit to an oyster bank with oyster degustation & local sparkling wine.

Join the Head Sommelier António Lopes (Awarded Best Sommelier of Portugal in 2014 by Wine Magazine) in a journey through the premium wine regions of Portugal and discover why the country is a reference among worldwide wine producers.

W I N E M A S T E R C L A S SG u s t o b y H e i n z B e c k R e s t a u r a n t

Learn the concepts if mixology and fundamental techniques of Cocktail making with Nelson Matos, Gusto Head Bartender, in this unique ‘hands-on’ master class. A two hour session, including a healthy competition where guests will be challenged to prepare their own cocktail using a range of liquors, spirits, syrups, fresh fruits and juices available to them.

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An excellent opportunity to get to know the biodiversity of one of the Natural Wonders of Portugal in a guided tour in a catamaran through Ria Formosa’s channels, with a professional guide, who will be speaking about local biodiversity, traditional activities, the history of Faro, and birdwatching. Where you can walk along the beach, take the hiking trail to the southerly most point of Portugal and taste the genuine Algarvian gastronomy in Estaminé restaurant involved in the tranquillity of the Island.

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4 X 4 P R I V A T E C O R K R O U T ES e r r a d o C a l d e i r ã o

Full day off road adventure for the whole family, especially designed for Quinta do Lago and Vale de Lobo based clients.Explore the unknown Algarve, departing from hotel, exploring unspoilt villages. S. Brás de Alportel village, known by the cork handicraft to visit cork factory, museum and shop, where guests can purchase the locally produced cork fashionable items. Continue off road through Caldeirão mountain to end up at another hidden village inland to taste special traditional dishes such and meat stews and roasts which can only be found in special places like this. After lunch return to hotel via local distillery where guests have unique opportunity to see and taste the local firewater “Medronho”. Arrive to hotel between 16h00 to 17h00 hrs.

F I S H I N G E X P E R I E N C ER i a F o r m o s a N a t u r a l P a r k

Enjoy moments of fun on a traditional fishing wooden boat. Family adventure on the nature park, a truly genuine experience with a local fisherman and an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Natural Park of Ria Formosa. Quiet and steady waters of the lagoon allow everybody to enjoy fishing or just have fun on a fantastic wooden traditional motor boat tour in the lagoon calm waters. Fishing rods and bate are included.

E C O B I K E T O U R R i a F o r m o s a N a t u r a l P a r k

The activity takes place in the heart of the natural park of Ria Formosa, a protected lagoon for different species of fauna and flora. Guided by a local biologist guide, this is an easy and relaxed ride along the natural park, one of the most beautiful areas and an opportunity to see sand dunes, salt pans, saltwater and fresh marshes where one can find the most fantastic diversity of migratory bird species, including rare species such as the Purple Swamp-Hen from the bird observatory. Along the way also opportunity to observe old Roman ruins and actually possibly the clam pickers activity from the lagoon margins.

D E S E R T A P R I V A T E I S L A N D

Embark on a speedboat from Faro towards a hidden paradise and discover the Deserta Island in the Ria Formosa, for an unforgettable day in a golden sandy beach with crystal clear water. Enjoy a private beach unit as well as succulent oysters and fresh white wine served by the sea.

P R I V A T E Y A C H T C H A R T E R D e s e r t I s l a n d s a n d A t l a n t i c O c e a n

The Sunseeker 47 is a high end power yacht with the great pedigree you would associate with the designers from the famous Ferretti Group.When you embark on your luxury cruise you will have a chance to experience the “highlight” of your holiday. The splendor and the elegance of this yacht will charm you. The wonder of the ocean and the beauty of the Algarvian Coastline and desert islands will provide the perfect backdrop for a truly amazing experience. This option will also allow guests to enjoy selection of adrenalin pumping options. Rendez-vous with our activity team offering everything from Kayaks and Stand up paddles to Jet Ski, Banana Boat and Ringo Rush action.

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M O T O R B O A T T R I PR i a F o r m o s a N a t u r a l P a r k , D e s e r t I s l a n d s a n d A t l a n t i c O c e a n

This full day tour takes you along the beautiful Algarve coast into the Ria Formosa Natural park, passing desert islands and fishermen’s islands where families live uniquely from fishing and clam farming activities. Take time to stop at the islands for visit or simply to enjoy a good swim at the clear crystal waters.Along the way time to observe the beautiful scenery either coastal beaches and villages or fishing activities such as clam picking, octopus catching or the fantastic Tuna farming just outside Ria Formosa Natural Park.The experienced crew is able to recommend a good local beach restaurant and will organize for your transportation to the restaurant. Picnic lunch is also an option, crew will help you to set it all at your favourite desert island.

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O F F R O A D K A R T C R O S S A D V E N T U R E S e r r a d o C a l d e i r ã o

The half-day tour is for those who wish to venture out to discover the real Algarve. Lasting about 3 hours, beyond the stunning scenery and the always pleasant passage of the river ( where you can take a dip if the weather allows) , this tour always includes a stop about 30m at a point of interest , where you can rest a little and get to know the real Algarve.Since tasting regional products such as honey, jams and liqueurs , visits to traditional villages where you can see artisans working using the same methods of 100 years ago , this tour allows you to lift the veil a little on the rich popular culture in Algarve, combined with the thrill of driving an all terrain vehicle.

S T A N D U P P A D D L E R i a F o r m o s a N a t u r a l P a r k

Stand up paddle boarding or Hoe He’e nalu - in Hawaiian is one of the trendy water sports of this season and most probably an ancient surf style.At the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve stand up paddle adds a different dimension to it, allowing paddle surfers to float along the quiet narrow channels, on a guided tour with a local biologist on paddle board, to discover authentic fauna and flora surrounded by the vivid green of the vegetation that provides protected habitats for migratory birds such has flamingos, storks, herons, exotic purple gallinules and others.

Enjoy high speed Laps on the amazing Autódromo Internacional do Algarve Race Circuit at the wheel of a number of the Racing School’s track cars, including the Porsche Cayman S, Audi TTS or Audi RS3. The exercises available include Dynamic Control, Moose Test, Drift Control, Track Driving and Chase.

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With a central location, neighbouring some of the best world courses in Europe, excellent facilities and luxurious surroundings, the Conrad Algarve is the perfect discerning for golf travellers.The hotel PGA qualified golf pro - Fernando Nogueira, will give you professional personal golf coaching, combining fitting sessions at Quinta do Lago training academy and Performance Center helmed by the 2014 European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley, with golf rounds in some of the most spectacular European courses.

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