Award Winning Algarve

Such consistently good performances in the travel arena is not just down to good luck, but is a reflection of the amazing natural beauty of the Algarve, the world class golf facilities and the timeless appeal of the wonderful hospitality that you experience here. And of course, property investment in the Algarve is always a good idea and more recently, Portugal in general, and the Algarve in particular, is being seen as one of the very best places to retire to.

Lifestyle Awards

2013 – – Europes Leading Beach Destination

2013 – – Portugal Best Country for Travelling

2014 – – Readers Choice Awards – Portugal, Best European Country

2014 – World Travel Awards – 16 awards for Portugal including best luxury resort (Conrad Algarve), Leading Hotel Residences (Pine Cliffs), Leading Cruise Destination (Lisbon)

2015 – 85 beaches were awarded the for excellence in water quality and infrastructure

2015 – considers Portugal one of the best places to retire in 2015

2015 – Michelin Stars – 5 Algarve restaurants with Michelin stars - 3 restaurants with one star each and 2 restaurants (Ocean at Vila Vita Parc and Vila Joya) each with 2 stars.

2015 - World Travel Awards - Europe's Leading Beach Destination

Fado and Canto Aletejano (traditional Portuguese music genres) are Intangible Cultural World Heritage

Golf Awards for Algarve and Portugal

2013 – World Travel Awards – Europes Leading Golf Destination

2014 – World Golf Awards – Best Golf Destination in the World

2014 – IAGTO – European Golf Destination of the Year

2014 – Todays golfer – Vale do Lobo considered Portugal’s Best Golf Course

2014 – World Golf Awards- Quinta do Lago North course – Europe’s Best New Course

2015 – Todays Golfer Travel Award – Quinta do Lago – Best Golf Resort in Portugal

2015 – Todays Golfer Magazine – Algarve - Best Value Golf Destination, Europe