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Anyone wishing to do horse riding in the Algarve perhaps will not find a better place than Pinetrees Riding Centre. It is ideally situated between Vale do Lobo, Quinta do Lago, and Almancil, and is only 20 minutes drive from Faro airport.

The Algarve is possibly one of the most serene and tranquil parts of the world, once you have had a taste of this lifestyle it is truly hard to ever want anything else. With 300 days of sunshine, an abundance of nature complimented with the healthy lifestyle and a delicious Mediterranean diet, who wouldn’t want to live here. The fantastic weather also gives you the opportunity to do a lot of sports and activities plus enjoy the outdoors all year round.

The Campus is a state-of-the-art performance and innovation environment enjoyed by athletes, teams and sports enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.

In Portuguese, Farol means lighthouse. The island of Farol is named after its well-known lighthouse which can be clearly seen from the whole island as well as the sea. The small fishing village of Farol is situated on the western side of the island of Ilha da Culatra.

Tavira Island stretches for about 11 kilometres and is quite wide, between 150 metres and 1 kilometre. The white sandy beaches stretch as far as the eye can see. The sea water is calm, clean and crystal clear, making it ideal for families with children.

Armona Island is another of the Ria Formosa’s fantastic islands. Just a short trip through the waters of the lagoon and you’ll soon find a desert island paradise.