There are two championship golf courses located very nearby to Colina Dos Sonhos.

Boavista - Located 8kms east towards Lagos, after the turning for Luz on the A125.

Parque Da Floresta - Located 8kms west towards Sagres, opposite the turning for Salema on the A125.

Both have a gym and spa and tennis facilities.

Sightseeing

From Faro Airport you can take a cruise along the coast and visit some fantastic towns full of history and culture, museums, cathedrals and great shops of course!

Faro - The capital of the Algarve, Faro has a population exceeding 40,000 people. The city has both Roman and Arab ruins, but most of the attractive older buildings were built after 1755. With the decline of the former capital Silves, Faro took over the role of administration for the whole of the Algarve.

The old part of Faro, still surrounded by Roman walls, is attracting tourists from all over the area. You can still see the open square that once used to be the Roman Forum, the 13th Century Cathedral, the Episcopal palace and the 16th Century Convent which has  now been turned into an archaeological museum. The church of Nosso Senhora do Carmo is adorned with gold-leaf woodwork and contains a chapel lined with the bones of more then 1,200 monks.

The Naval Museum presents the maritime history of the region with an interesting selection of model boats and galleons. At the seaside, Faro is surrounded by the Ria Formosa, a nature reserve of 1700 hectares and popular stopping place for migrating birds.

Albufeira - Formerly a fishing village, Albufeira has expanded since the 1960's into one of the Algarve’s major holiday resorts and now has over 16,000 permanent residents. The old centre of the town with its wide collection of shops, bars, clubs and restaurants is a favourite with tourists from all over the world.

Albufeira is surrounded by some of the best known beaches from Praia da Falésia in the west to Praia de S. Rafael in the east. A new marina is currently being constructed on the west side.

Portimão - This place used to be a small trading port. Located at the mouth of the River Arade, it provides a natural harbour. With the development of the fishing and canning industry in the late 19th Century, Portimão became an important economic centre until  the early 1980's. Today, Portimão is a busy and modern tourist place with its famous beaches Praia da Rocha and Praia da Vau and a lively nightlife.

Just across the river is the delightful small fishing village of Ferragudo which offers a peaceful contrast and the well known village of Carvoeiro with its elegant villas and hotels is only a small distance to the west.

Lagos - The history of Lagos has always been connected to the sea and great voyages departed from its small port, making it a meeting point of international routes where many different cultures crossed paths. It boasts an impressive marina and a train station.

Until today, Lagos has kept its cosmopolitan flair, with its historical buildings, shops and cafes, but still in keeping with its past heritage. Lagos is a great place for all kinds of water sports and nautical activities. The breathtaking golden rocks of the Costa d’Oiro are one of Portugal's most photographed landmarks. Lagos has a rich cultural scene and traditional handicrafts can be bought from the many shops and markets.

Monchique - Monchique has been untouched by the invasion of tourism in the last decades. It is located in a saddle formed by the two highest hills of the Algarve, Picota and Foia. The inhabitants of this town have maintained the rustic atmosphere, and the small dark doorways contain various artisan trades.

The 17th Century Franciscan monastery overlooking the town offers a panoramic view over the peaceful countryside. The surrounding area produces cattle, pigs, cork and wood. It is also the place where the famous Medronho, an excellent strong schnapps is distilled from the fruit of arbutus bushes.

The two hills dominating the landscape offer dramatic views to the southern and western coast of the Algarve. Hidden in the valley south of Picota there is a hot spring site named Fonte Santa that is rumoured to have special healing effects.

Sagres - This small town is located close to the most south-western point of Europe, the Cape St. Vincent, named after the martyr Saint Vincent whose relics have been transported from the Holy Land to the cape according to the legend by ravens.

Located on the south side of the cape is naturally protected from the rough sea and the western winds. It was here that Prince Henry the Navigator founded his famous school devoted to navigation and exploration. He devoted his time and money to build vessels known as 'Caravela'. The impressive lighthouse providing the guiding beam for the ships passing the cape can be visited. On the surrounding cliffs, beaten by the strength of the vast Atlantic, local fishermen risk their lives wedged in dramatic perches with the thundering sea below.

Trail Bike Riding

New to the area, Enduro Portugal is based in Burgau and offers fully-guided off-road tours.
Visit their website for more information: www.enduro-portugal.com