premier destination for eVENTS

Vale do Lobo, Resort Turístico de Luxo, S.A. 8135-864 Vale do Lobo, Algarve, Portugal T. +351 289 353 000 | F. +351 289 353 001 | E-mail: [email protected]

Golf & Beach Resort

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Golf & Beach Resort

about Vale do Lobo resort Vale do Lobo is the largest luxury resort in Portugal and has been setting the standards for quality tourism and luxury real estate in Europe for almost 45 years. Located in the heart of the sunny Algarve, the resort is just 20 minutes’ drive from Faro International Airport and enjoys a privileged position along the golden coastline. Vale do Lobo offers luxury accommodation, two championship golf courses and 2 km of pristine beach. As a first-class holiday and event destination, Vale do Lobo is renowned for offering an impressive variety of services for visitors and residents, ranging from extensive leisure facilities - including boutique shopping, a year-round calendar of events for all the family and 15 excellent restaurants and bars – to handy day-to-day services, such as a bank, post office, supermarket and medical centre. In fact every service one could possibly need is harnessed in this special location. Meanwhile, sports lovers will be delighted with the resort’s facilities with more than 25 different sporting activities available. Not to mention the largest tennis centre in Portugal, which boasts 14 tennis courts, gym, sauna and outdoor swimming pool.

Located in the sunny Algarve, Vale do Lobo is only a short flight away! Just a 20 minute drive from Faro International Airport.

Vale do Lobo coastline

The ability to make almost anything happen and impeccable attention to detail have made Vale do Lobo one of the finest resorts in Europe. It is indeed a place that many call home and one that we strive to make a holiday destination of dreams.

a Premier Destination for Events Whether its sports, leisure or relaxation you are after, Vale do Lobo will certainly not disappoint– from water sports and mini-golf to football, a supervised work-out at the state of the art gym or a pampering session in the beauty and hairdressing centre – there is something for everyone. The tennis centre, too, is a focal point of the resort and is the largest of its kind in the Algarve. Events are held regularly, including the popular Vale do Lobo Grand Champions Caixa Geral de Depósitos annual tournament, which sees the likes of aces John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg compete for the trophy. Vale do Lobo is famous for its enviable golf facilities and two beautiful and challenging golf courses – the Royal and the Ocean – both of which play host to a number of international events throughout the golfing year, including the Portuguese Open. Vale do Lobo preserves the stunning natural beauty of the coastline on which the resort is set, and this provides the perfect backdrop for the Praça beach-side complex, where a number of excellent sports and leisure facilities are offered. Visitors and residents are treated to a fabulous line-up of year-round events, ensuring there is always something for every member of the family to do, with events taking place year-round at the resort, including: classical concerts, jazz concerts, theatrical performances, art exhibitions, ballet and dance, summer party, children’s activities, performances by international stars and themed parties. Vale do Lobo’s Events Calendar is complemented by a diverse line-up of regular sporting tournaments, including prestigious golf and tennis events, and high-profile sports training camps. The resort has also long been synonymous with providing an excellent location and extensive services for the ever changing needs of the MICE sector.

Summer favourite; the Concert on the Course – a classical concert by the Algarve Orchestra

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Vale do Lobo Facts & Figures Founded 1962, the first resort in the Algarve Size The largest luxury resort in Portugal – approx. 450 hectares Length of own beach Approx.2 km Number of villas and apartments Over 1,500 owned outright; 50 properties in co- ownership Outline planning permission For 500 more villas and a luxury hotel Permanent residents 10% Properties available for rental 35% plus 5% co-ownership Total number of beds for rental 2,500 Total number of visitors per year Approx. 750,000 Tennis One of the largest tennis facilities in Portugal: 14 courts, 1 paddle/ mini court, gym and swimming pool Golf 2 x 18 hole courses, the Royal (par 72; distance 6,059 metres) and the Ocean (par 73; distance 6,137 metres) Other sports water-sports, football, yoga, aerobics, spinning and many others Number of restaurants and bars 15 of diverse cuisine Number of employees 250 direct, plus subcontractors

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Conference room set-up

VALE DO LOBO AUDITORIUM Vale do Lobo’s state-of-art Auditorium has become a popular choice as a practice and highly versatile venue for a number of events, conferences and corporate training programmes throughout the year. Located conveniently at the heart of the resort in the main Parque do Golfe complex, situated next to restaurants, cafes and the many facilities of Vale do Lobo Shopping, the Auditorium boasts stunning views from its foyer and bar area, and for most of the year an outdoor terrace, overlooking a beautiful sculpture park, can also be utilised. Its impressive area of 783m2 can be set up in a range of configurations to meet any requirement, small or large, comfortably hosting up to 220 pax in the theatre style configuration or 350 pax in the banquet dinner style, as well as conference set-ups, using the very latest audiovisual and technical equipment. Whatever the requirement, facilities can be adapted easily to cater for every event, such as creating dance floors, themed parties and specific children’s areas to elegant cocktail settings and gourmet dining. The Vale do Lobo Auditorium is the ideal venue for a range of events, such as: • Congresses • Business seminars • Product launches • Wedding receptions • Gala dinners and parties • Fashion shows • Concerts • Theatrical productions • Exhibitions • Cinema In addition, the resort has a wide range of accommodation options, from apartments to luxury detached villas with pool and garden, and packages can be arranged to suit varying numbers and groups according to any specific event requirements. The ability to make almost anything happen, first class attention to detail and unrivalled conferencing facilities have propelled Vale do Lobo to top of the list for Meeting and Event planners both here and abroad.

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Conference room facilities

Gala dinner set up at Vale do Lobo Auditorium

Main entrance at Vale do Lobo Auditorium

Private meetings facilities

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Royal Golf Villas

Unrivalled accommodation at vale do Lobo Vale do Lobo offers a number of excellent accommodation options for larger groups, ranging from apartments to detached villas and specific clusters of properties can be arranged for absolute privacy. Each property is equipped to the very highest standard and serviced daily by a personal maid who will clean and change linen and towels. The resort also caters for extensive special requirements. Many of the properties provide outstanding views of the ocean, golden beach and the greens of the courses. Shown below are a few of the options available: • • • •

Deluxe 2 bedroom apartment, with pool or jacuzzi Deluxe 3 bedroom apartment, with pool or jacuzzi Deluxe 3 bedroom detached villa with pool Deluxe 4 bedroom detached villa with pool

For further information about events in Vale do Lobo, please contact: Vale do Lobo Meetings and Conferences Vale do Lobo, Resort Turístico de Luxo, SA 8135 - 864 Vale do Lobo | Algarve, Portugal Tel:+351 289 353 333 | Fax: +351 289 353 001 | E-mail: [email protected] www.valedolobo.com