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Praia del Rey – an award winning resort
Praia del Rey Resort
Kathryn Hayter recommends Praia del Rey:
For the second year running Praia del Rey has won ‘Portugal’s Leading Resort’ at the world travel awards this year. It is hardly surprising considering it’s year round sunshine, championship golf course, high standard accommodation, world class spa and vast range of activities. The sea at Praia del Rey is fantastic for surfing, whilst the calmer Obidos lagoon is ideal for windsurfing and rowing. The resort also has a tennis centre with 7 courts, a UEFA standard football pitch, kids club, spa and its crown jewel – the award winning golf course.
Despite all the wonderful sports facilities, this for me is the not the only reason why I would choose Praia del Rey for my holiday. What attracts me and a lot of other people, is its location. Less than an hour from Lisbon with many regional flights from the UK, the resort is in an unspoilt and beautiful region. Far away from the main tourist trap of the Algarve, Praia del Rey benefits from rolling hills and stunning natural beaches. There are also traditional and un-commercialised towns and villages within easy reach, perfect for tourists wanting to see the ‘real’ Portugal. The town of Obidos is only 15 minutes from Praia del Rey, and has lovely white washed houses surrounding the castle which overlooks the little streets onto the sea. There are festivals all year round, including a chocolate festival – another great reason to visit!
Praia del Rey Resort
The resort also offers a range of accommodation types, including a fabulous five star Praia del Rey Marriott hotel and self catering Praia del Rey Villas, Apartments and townhouses of a high standard. With so much on offer, a great location and fantastic choice of accommodation, I would recommend this resort to families, couples and groups.
I could go on, but why not check it out on our website to see for yourself! Visit Praia del Rey
Add comment November 13, 2008
“PORTUGAL’S LEADING RESORT” Praia D’el Rey
Praia D'el Rey
The European winners of the 2008 World Travel Awards, dubbed “the Oscars of the travel industry” by the Wall Street Journal, were announced this week at a glittering awards ceremony in Slovakia attended by 300 guests from 19 countries across Europe.
Against stiff competition, the Praia D’El Rey Marriott Hotel, situated 50 minutes north of Lisbon on Portugal’s Silver Coast, was named “Portugal’s Leading Resort” for the second year running.
This caps a highly successful year for the Praia D’El Rey Golf & Beach Resort, already well known as a year round sporting destination by the world’s elite sportsmen. Recent visitors include football superhero Cristiano Ronaldo, since the resort’s Marriott hotel is currently the home-from-home for the Portuguese national football team during their World Cup 2010 training sessions.
Praia D'el Rey Golf and Beach Resort
“We are thrilled to win this prestigious award”, says Jorge Almeida, Resort Director of Praia D’El Rey. “It’s a recognition of how we have grown over the last 10 years to become one of Portugal’s best known resorts, with over 250,000 visitors a year.”
Launched in 1993, the World Travel Awards acknowledge excellence in travel and tourism.
Now, after fifteen years, both travel professionals and travellers alike regard the awards as an endorsement of quality. Votes are cast by travel professionals from 167,000 travel agencies, tour and transport companies and tourism organizations in over 160 countries worldwide.
You can book holidays at Praia D’el Rey or at Quinta do Lago, which was voted “Portugals Leading Golf Resort” with Select Resorts, who offer a wide range of villa, apartment and hotel accommodation on the resort.
Apart from its 5 star Marriott hotel, the 230-hectare Praia D’El Rey Golf & Beach Resort has an 18 hole golf course with full coaching facilities, water sports, a tennis centre and FIFA-standard football centre, shops and restaurants, and over 800 luxury villas, townhouses and apartments.
Add comment October 30, 2008
Great News for our Award Winning Resorts
The World Travel award winners have just been revealed and it means great news for Select Resorts clients.
Quinta Do Lago Resort
Confirming what we already know from our many satisfied clients Quinta do Lago Resort has been awarded Portugal’s Leading Golf Resort for 2008. The resort boasts four magnificent courses which are a focal point though there is a wide range of other sporting and leisure activities such as tennis, sunbathing, swimming, windsurfing on the lake, sailing, fishing, horse riding and beach combing.
There are also a further 12 courses within easy distance and a host of other exciting activities in the area, making Quinta do Lago the perfect holiday spot for all the family.
Praia D'el Rey Resort
Further great news was the recognition of Praia d’el Rey as Portugal’s Best Resort. The resort consists of 600 acres (200 hectares) with a landscape as richly varied as the surrounding countryside. The resort has a beautiful sandy beach of 2.5km, popular with surfers and sun seekers. Summer activities include football, volleyball and other supervised beach activities. Praia d’el Rey is the ideal place for those who wish to socialise, play golf, tennis, walk, windsurf or just relax – the list is endless!
If you are interested in visiting either of these fantastic resorts please visit our website or call +44 1202 786490
The full list of winners is available at http://www.worldtravelawards.com/winners2008-8
1 comment October 30, 2008
