Founded: |
1962, the first resort in the Algarve |
Size: |
The largest luxury resort in Portugal - approx. 450 hectares |
Length of own beach: |
Approx.2 km |
Number of villas and apartments: |
Over 1,500 owned outright; 50 properties in co- ownership |
Outline planning permission: |
For 500 more villas and a luxury hotel |
Permanent residents: |
10% |
Properties available for rental: |
35% plus 5% co-ownership |
Total number of beds for rental: |
2,500 |
Total number of visitors per year: |
Approx. 750,000 |
Tennis: |
One of the largest tennis facilities in Portugal: 14 courts, 1 paddle/ mini court, gym and swimming pool |
Golf: |
2 x 18 hole courses, the Royal (par 72; distance 6,059 metres) and the Ocean (par 73; distance 6,137 metres) |
Other sports: |
Water-sports, football, yoga, aerobics, spinning and many others |
Number of restaurants and bars: |
15 of diverse cuisine |
Number of employees: |
200 |