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Quinta Properties and Prime Location – Top 20 Golf Resorts of the World

“Fun first”, declares Jim Stewart inanswer to the question: what’s the Jim Stewart Tennis Academy like? “It doesn’t matter what level you are. Whether you are four years’ old and a knocking a big foam ball over a mini-net, or you’re one of the country’s elite players, tennis should be fun”, he clarifies.

Vaughan and Wendy Davies are very much part of the local community and can often be found sipping coffee or having lunch in the heart of the resort at Quinta Shopping with work associates, friends and clients.

December 2006 was an important anniversary for Hermes Alberto; it marked his 20th year as head of security for Quinta do Lago. But try to pat him on the back, or offer him a glass of champagne in celebration of his achievement, and this modest man shrugs his shoulders in a gesture of selfdeprecation. It [...]

Although surprises can be fun and eagerly anticipated by young and old alike, there are some areas of life where a surprise is not so welcome. Take a taxi for instance.

Ever wondered what makes the cars sparkle so brightly in Quinta do Lago? It’s rarely due to hours spent by their proud owners, who usually have far more enjoyable things to do with their time. The answer is Paulo.

Seamus O’Keefe has been in the Algarve for 15 years. Having worked on a major golf & leisure project as Project Manager and General Manger, launched his own company, Ibéria, in 1997 with partner Agostinho Mota. From spacious, purpose-build new offices on the outskirts of Almancil, Seamus talked about the role of a builder, changing trends and his company philosophy.

From its base in the Algarve, Jardim Vista has grown to become the leading landscaping company on the iberian peninsula

Gisella Terfehr and Stewart Seaton have, as Arqudois Lda., built up an excellent reputation for designing properties which are individual and yet practical; innovative and yet respecting the traditions of the Algarve.

Having worked in the Algarve for 18 years, they have not only observed the changing face of architecture and design in this area, they have actually been working at the forefront of much of that change.

Jorge Tito was born in the Algarve and studied the hotel trade in Porto. He worked for six years for Le Méridien hotels in the Algarve before being sent to Brazil. Head-hunted by owner of the Quinta do Lago Hotel, Daniel do Adro, he has become the first Algarvean General Manager of this prestigious 5-star hotel.