Bordering the ocean, flanked by acres of verdant pine forest and laced with the lush, tree-lined fairways of several top rated golf courses, these renowned, deluxe resorts bustle with all the sporting activity of the Algarve's sunny winter season. Quinta do Lago basks in the carefully nurtured, wide-open spaces of the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, where flora and fauna are lovingly protected, making leisurely walks a relaxing alternative to golf, tennis or horse riding.