Activities At The Quinta
For the active there's plenty to do.
Swimming, sailing, canoeing and fishing are available for beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike right on your doorstep, while a vast sparsely populated countryside dotted with small Alentejan "montes" set amidst hillsides of cork trees awaits all walkers; we'll even provide the dogs if you want some company!
The views over the lake bring a new surprise every minute, while offering a fascinating variety of birds and animals for the wildlife enthusiast.
See our Bird Watching Galleries hosted on Flickr.
From hoopoes and herons to tree frogs and mongooses, each season brings its own delights, and the Quinta runs guided birdwatching trips throughout the year covering the whole of Southern Portugal.
There are Well Being courses with accredited therapists, and local masseuses are always willing to smooth away those city stresses even when the Quinta's not running a course; of course the Quinta's sauna, close to the lake, is very much in demand!
But it's not just nature and water lovers who benefit from the Quinta's geographical location in this sparsely populated region - the roads of the area, with beautiful sweeping curves and very little traffic, bring motorcylists from all over the world and the Quinta's staff are always on hand to promote their favourite rides!
However, if you're thinking of a holiday here, whether you're the active type or just want to relax, it wouldn't be fair not to mention the lashings of delicious food always on offer, and for those who want to learn how we do it there are Cookery courses at various times throughout the year.
