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About Quinta Beira Lago
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The Lakeside house is indeed right beside a large
fresh water lake called ‘Bravura’ - the wild lake.
Situated on a hillside looking towards the mountains of
Monchique the property lies in an area of eucalyptus
forest and hills that stretches as far as you can see.
The water temperature is far warmer than the ocean, and
we have been drinking it for 20 years without coming to
harm. There are no dangerous animals or fish in the
lake, so it is safe for children UNDER PARENTAL
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The surrounding countryside allows for many activities
beside the walking you can do from the house. There is a
riding stable ten minutes away, and both the sheltered
south coast and the wilder west coast are easily
accessible. The nearest golf courses are 15 minutes
away, there is a small aerodrome which offers micro
light flights nearby, and the Marina in Lagos has boats
for every imaginable activity such as dolphin watching,
deep sea fishing and parascending. Diving, tennis,
mountain biking, sea kayaking, bird watching, blow
karting or trail biking – these and a host of other
activities can be pursued in the Lagos area. A qualified
Thai masseuse can visit on request. Brace yourself!
We ourselves run a high speed Dolphin RIB taking people
out to see dolphins and whales in the Atlantic.
Besides these activities, the area is stuffed with
restaurants catering for all tastes and especially for
fish lovers. They vary in price, and some offer amazing
value – the local pizzeria can serve a large plate of
chicken, fries and salad for under five euros! A good
litre bottle of red wine will set you back a further
four euros!
At the other end of the price spectrum, the sky’s the
limit!
The new - free - A22 motorway from the airport to Lagos
has opened up the western Algarve, and the lake area is
linked by new roads to a whole variety of unspoiled
beaches and upland areas with tremendous views over the
littoral.
The accommodation consists of three small open plan
apartments and 2 en-suite bedrooms. All have panoramic
views over the lake, while the Tower room has a private
balcony and the Courtyard room opens onto the fountain
and barbeque area, which is of course for the use of
guests.
We are gradually becoming more eco oriented. At present
the house runs from a generator which provides power in
the evening up to 10 p.m. It’s like a good safari camp!
We hope by next year to have a whole ‘green’
installation in place with solar panels, solar water
heaters and wind turbines. Then the generator will only
be used for emergencies and high consumption utilities
such as power cleaners and washing machines.
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