Luxury bespoke holidays to Martinhal Quinta, Algarve
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4
Location Quinta do Lago
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Faro
Distance from airport About 25 minutes by car
Hotel facilities and services
There is an onsite convenience shop with take-away meals, a swimming pool hangout out, fitness room, a bar and gelataria, breakfast buffet, massages available in room, children’s club and hangout, daily house keeping.
Chargeable watersports
Sailing, swimming at the beach and water sports are available separate to the hotel.
Out and about nearby
In Quinta do Laga, there is a vast variety of restaurants from Michelin starred cuisine to cafes and sports facilities. The Praia da Quinta do Lago beach is around 4km distance. The golden sand beach has been awarded Blue Flag status and is reached via the Ria Formas natural park. There are a number of golf courses around the resort with the Pinhieros Altos at 2km distance. Horse riding and a variety of water sports are available nearby including windsurfing, kayaking and wake boarding can be organised by reception. Jeep safaris, go-karting and Segway experiences can be arranged nearby. The Ria Formas is a protected estuary with a variety of rare wildlife. Two water parks are around 45 minutes drive.
Sports nearby
Walking, cycling, golf.
What particularly impresses us each time we use your services is that ‘what we expect we get’ eg car hire, rooms selected, all with no hassle. Not sure how you do it!!Mr W, July 2022
Holiday price guide Sample prices are for two adults and two children under the age of 12 based on sharing a Deluxe superior room with bunkbeds for 7 nights
From about
£3,250 low season
£5,620 high season
Holiday Code EXH1733
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays to Martinhal Quinta, Algarve
Martinhal have drawn on their wealth of family knowledge to create the Martinhal Quinta resort in Quinta do Lago. Set mere kilometres from the golden sands of the Praia da Quinta Lago's blue flag beach, the four star resort is ideally situated for sea and sand, or poolside relaxation. Accommodation at the Martinhal Quinta resort is comprised of two or three bedroom Townhouses and three or four bedroom Villas which are reminiscent of the traditional houses along the Algarve. Their attractive terracotta rooves and pale stone pillars are offset by the blue private swimming pools and lush greenery belonging to each property. There is ample room for families at the resort, Townhouses accommodate families of up to six and Villas may accommodate up to ten people. Properties are individually decorated but all provide the same consistent level of comfort and quality throughout. Accommodation at the Martinhal Quinta is self-catered and spacious kitchens contain a range of facilities to provide a home from home experience with a few extra luxuries. The onsite grocery shop is ideally placed and its freshly made pastries and breads will satisfy all ages. The Pool Hangout is central to the resort where the M-Bar serves snacks, light meals and drinks. Here, there is an additional pool and children’s pool with water slides. Parents can lounge by the pool whilst children enjoy the wendy house fashioned out a VW Campervan, outdoor trampoline and gelato parlour. Whilst parents may enjoy the number of golf courses, shops and cafes around the resort, children are happily entertained by the children’s club for ages 6 months to 8 years. The children’s club provides fun and educational games whilst the resort’s Blue Room offers entertainment for children and teens with computer games, football tables and table tennis.
Room descriptions
Martinhal Quinta Resort has 29 townhouses and villas. All properties include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a kitchen with washing machine, dish washer, fridge and freezer, tea and coffee making facilities, bathrooms with every bedroom, satellite televisions, a telephone and a private pool. Properties are divided into the following categories.
What particularly impresses us each time we use your services is that ‘what we expect we get’ eg car hire, rooms selected, all with no hassle. Not sure how you do it!!Mr W, July 2022
Holiday price guide Sample prices are for two adults and two children under the age of 12 based on sharing a Deluxe superior room with bunkbeds for 7 nights
From about
£3,250 low season
£5,620 high season
Holiday Code EXH1733
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays to Martinhal Quinta, Algarve
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Martinhal Quinta Family Resort, Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with British Airways from London to Faro. The hotel is about 25 minutes’ drive from the airport and we recommend that we book a private car transfer for you. You may want to have the use of a hire-car for all or part of your holiday and this can be arranged by us for you in advance.
Additional information
Minimum stays: 5 nights minimum stay required 30 April to 3 July, 5 to 25 September and 30 December to 2 January. 7 nights minimum stay from 4 July to 4 September. 2 nights minimum stay throughout rest of year.
Children: Children are very welcome at the resort. Accommodation is designed for families and there is a range of facilities for children, including a swimming pool, play areas and a children’s club. The first cot is provided for free and extra beds are also available at a charge.
What particularly impresses us each time we use your services is that ‘what we expect we get’ eg car hire, rooms selected, all with no hassle. Not sure how you do it!!Mr W, July 2022
Holiday price guide Sample prices are for two adults and two children under the age of 12 based on sharing a Deluxe superior room with bunkbeds for 7 nights
From about
£3,250 low season
£5,620 high season
Holiday Code EXH1733
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays to Martinhal Quinta, Algarve
About Portugal
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to Portugal's countryside bursts with pretty villages, glitters with historical treasures and World Heritage sites, as well as converted mediaeval monasteries, and elegant manor houses now hosting some of the finest hotels in Europe. Though Portugal's spirit is undoubtedly rural, its big towns Porto and Lisbon are lively, magical places making full use of their waterside setting, offering rich picking for those that like to wander, with colourful waterside cafes and boutiques, leafy boulevards and old-fashioned trams still rattling through the streets. Smaller towns offer their own enchantment, with well-preserved medieval quarters that invite exploring in towns like Évora, Coimbra, Guimarães and Braga. Outside the cities, travellers can enjoy Portugal's warm sunny weather, exploring centuries-old vineyards, visiting stone villages in the mountains or soaking up rays on the magnificent southern shoreline. Dramatic scenery lies all along the coast from windswept cliffs with edge-of-the-world views to wild dune-covered beaches. More than just a static backdrop, the scenery sets the stage for outdoor adventure. Hiking, surfing, windsurfing, horse-riding, big game fishing, kayaking, diving, golfing, and mountain biking are a few ways to spend a sun-drenched afternoon. 600 miles southwest of Portugal lies the island of Madeira, home to Reid's Palace Hotel, an elegant and glamorous five star hotel in a superb location, ideal for holidays all year round, due to the mild winter climate, and on an island renowned for its beautiful vegetation.
Highlights of Lisbon
The area close to the city of Lisbon is known for its variety of attractions. Moorish architecture left over from Arabic rule can be seen in the Castelo de Sao Jorge in the Alfama. Collections of Portuguese art are on display in the Museu Gulbenkian, the Museu de Arte Antiga, and the Berardo Collection. For a taste of Portugal's maritime history, visit the Monasteiro dos Jeronimos. Sintra, the favourite haunt of Lord Byron, is home to twin-peak-top castles and royal palaces. Beautiful, golden sandy beaches can be found in Cascais to the west of Lisbon, or on the Costa da Caparica to the south; particularly idyllic are the coves between Setubal and Sesimbra. Peniche is a picturesque seaside town renowned for being one of Europe's best surfing spots. You can explore all that the area around the city of Lisbon has to offer with our Tour of the City and Countryside of the Lisboa Region.
Highlights of the Algarve
Known for having some of Portugal's most scenic beaches, the Algarve is a popular destination for those looking for a beach or water sports holiday enjoying the Portuguese sunshine. Sagres and Tavira are recognised as the best places for this. In Albufeira, Armacao de Pera, and Lagos you will find an abundance of the light-catching rocky outcrops and peaceful coves that the Algarve is so well known for. Salema, Burgau, and Sagres were once busy little fishing villages, and now still stand as testament to this important aspect of Portuguese culture. The Reserva Natural da Ria Formosa lies just off the southern coastline, the islands of which can be accessed from many towns, including Faro, Olhao, Fuseta, Cabanas, and Tavira; most of which are also ideal starting points from which to try a little surfing. White-washed and serene Alcoutim is an example of the less-developed Portuguese towns, with a hint of Andalucia in its appearance, and Loule is the perfect place to wander around a bustling market. You may also wish to visit the Roman ruins at Milreu, the Moorish town of Silves, or the Spa town of Caldas de Monchique. For outdoor pursuits, head into the Serra de Monchique Mountain Range.
Highlights of Porto and the Douro Valley
At the mouth of the Rio Douro lies Porto, an atmospheric town with a dramatic aspect and almost Parisian lifestyle. Its streets are lined with historic buildings and wine lodges serving the best of Portuguese wines. The nearby wine towns of Penafiel, Peso da Regua, Pinhao, and Amarante are also recommended for wine-tasting, but have a much more rural location. Amarante, in particular, is believed to be the most attractive wine town in the area, with a central triple-arched bridge, tall stone red-roofed houses interspersed with verdant trees, and a gently flowing river. To witness a sample of Portuguese Baroque architecture, visit the pilgrimage town of Lamego. The main attraction of this town, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedios, lies at the top of an elaborate and intricately decorated set of zig-zagged stairways that pass through archways and across viewing balconies. In Porto, some of the greatest artistic triumphs of 17th century Portugal reside, the Se Cathedral in particular, in which every inch of the columns, archways, and altar have been adorned in golden floral and religious motifs, in true Baroque style. For something even more historic, visit the Palaeolithic rock formations of Vila Nova de Foz Coa, the largest outdoor gallery of stone age remains in the world, which have since been neighboured by flourishing vineyards. Along the rocky gorges of the river, you will find a number of castle-towns, including the Medieval walled town of Trancoso and the fortress town of Almeida.
Highlights of Madeira
A green and fertile island in the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira is situated off the coast of Morocco. Its coastline combines beautiful sandy beaches with rocky cliffs, the latter of which can be best appreciated at Cabo Girao. The island's capital, Funchal, is packed full with historic buildings, including 15th century churches and convents and a Se Cathedral as ornate as the one in Porto. Enjoy the relentless joviality of the street markets, or visit more peaceful attractions, such as the basalt cave of Capela de Sao Vicente or the island's protected nature reserves. Rare Laurissilva forests can be walked, trekked, or hiked through, affording guests sensational views; and the crystal clear waters off the coast can be swam through, perhaps below the water's surface so the ecosystems that live in the reefs can be appreciated. One of the greatest pleasures of Madeira, however, is wandering over the beaches, surveying the rock pools, and taking in the sights from the clifftops. Aside from the key regions that our Portuguese programme focuses on, there is much to find and see in Portugal. Those willing to drive a little further during the day will enjoy a much more diverse touring holiday.
Facts in brief
Capital LisbonAirport There are international airports at Lisbon, Porto and Faro, served by a variety of airlines from the UK, including British Airways, EasyJet, bmibaby, TAP, Jet2.
Size 35,000 sq. miles
Population 10 million
