Location: Almancil
Top Things to do in Almancil
What to do and see in Almancil, Portugal: The Best Places and Tips
Almancil (Portuguese pronunciation: [aɫmɐ̃ˈsiɫ]) is a town and civil parish in the municipality of Loulé, in the Algarve region in the south of Portugal. The population in 2011 was 10,677, in an area of 62.30 km².
Restaurants in Almancil
1. Church of Sao Lourenco de Almancil
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By Leanne L - North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
On our drive from Lisboa to Seville we stopped at this church in Almancil. From the outside you would have no idea what was inside. On a google search it said it was closed at lunch from 1:30 to 2:30pm but when the doors didn't open at 2:30 we looked at the sign on the building and it said 3pm. It costs 2 euros to enter the church but after waiting 1 hour for the doors to open we were disappointed that no pictures were allowed to be taken inside, I have taken a picture of a postcard I purchased. So beautiful, worth the stop but be prepared for no pictures. There is a little coffee shop just down the road that you drive by to get to the church were you can have something to eat and/or drink if you need to wait.
2. Golf Integrated Academy
Overall Ratings
5 based on 205 reviews
Portugal's most advanced coaching environment and our twenty years of experience will make your lesson simple, understandable and enjoyable. We know it is a bold statement, but we will improve your game. "Never be too proud to take a golf lesson, I'm not" - Jack Nicklaus. We are open Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.30pm, Saturday 10.00am-1.00pm,and by appointment on Sunday. If you would like to pop by outside of these times, give us a call and we would be delighted to ensure the Academy is open to welcome you. Additionally if you would like to go ahead and book a coaching session with us, please contact us and we will be delighted to help. It is advisable to book ahead due to demand.
Reviewed By Well_travelledmum_12 - London
As an irregular golfer, an invitation to play in a golf day caused me some consternation, and just one lesson at the academy bolstered my confidence sufficiently to play and I had a great day without embarrassing myself! Looking forward to booking more sessions in 2018.
3. San Lorenzo Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4 based on 298 reviews
Voted Continental Europe's second best golf course by the Golf World magazine, this impeccably maintained course, with its eighteen widely ranging holes running past lakes, pine trees and Atlantic Beaches, make it an attractive challenge for all skill levels.
4. Vale do Lobo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 189 reviews
Vale do Lobo Golf & Beach Resort offers a unique concept in luxury living. 1,500 residential and holiday properties, makes it the largest luxury resort of its kind in Portugal with endless facilities and services in a unique location
Reviewed By Markeverett - Callander, United Kingdom
This resort was nothing short of first class, unlike one or two others that we played golf at! The course is magnificent, the clubhouse beautiful and the service and ambience was brilliant - definitely to be recommended.
5. Marina de Vilamoura
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By onajourneyToronto - Toronto
Amazing collection of yachts, all sizes. Lovely walk from Quarteira where we were staying. Lots of restaurants, Irish pub, bars, cafe's and shops to explore. Easy flat walk along the beach boardwalk. It was off season so pretty quiet, but imagine in the summer this would be the place for evening entertainment and night time dining.
6. Loule Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 716 reviews
Reviewed By Lesterbeach - Winnipeg, Canada
So many wonderful flavours in this market. We always buy our seasoned sea salt here and it is requested by friends as a gift to bring back. Cheese, breads, nuts, preserves, fig rolls, the list of great food goes on and on. Different samples to taste. At the end of the market is the fish market. Lots of shops with meat, ceramics and table lots etc around the edges. Good washrooms inside. On Saturday there was a fruit and vegetable market outside surrounding the market. The only problem is trying to find parking.
7. Laranjal Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4 based on 146 reviews
Voted Best Golf Course at the Portuguese 2011 Travel Awards, Laranjal opened in 2009 as the newest course in Quinta do Lago. Originally an orange grove, this beautiful par 72 championship course is situated in the Ludo valley, just 2km east of the resort. Boasting some spectacular fairways and well-defined greens, Laranjal is renowned for its five beautiful lakes and its abundance of umbrella pines, cork and orange trees. At 6,480 meters in length, the course is challenging and it demands the highest levels of concentration and accuracy. Its distinctive rolling terrain has been expertly designed and manicured to provide a world class golfing experience. Comprising five par 5s, eight par 4s and five par 3s, the course is sown with Bermuda on the fairways and Penn A4 on the greens, guaranteeing excellent putting surfaces throughout the year.
Reviewed By davidSolihull - Solihull
Recommendations led to high expectations but we were left somewhat disappointed. Course was pleasant enough, but overpriced in our opinion, especially when including the price of the buggy. As with far too many Algarve golf courses the pace of play was simply unacceptable. Would not rush back.
8. Municipal Park of the Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By SerendipitousNomads - Melbourne, Australia
Beautiful historic canal systems that you can swim in on hot days. The water is so clear but it is extra cold, so perfect for a hot day in the Algarve! Can get popular on the weekends/holidays with many locals coming with picnics, but there is plenty of room for everyone!
Lots of picnic tables, BBQs, children's playground, walking nature trails....
There is a cafe open until 3pm serving coffee, beer, icecream, etc.
Not sure of the opening times but closes around 8.30pm to avoid campers and vandals. FREE ENTRY!
Can bring dogs if they are easily sociable.
Currently a photography exhibit on display. Sometimes, they host local festivals as they have an Amphitheater.
Sunset picnics are the best! :)
9. Cerro da Vila
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By Cfcsccc - London
We have been in the area many times over past 30 years but this was our first visit to the Vila
At only €3 each it is a token payment and when we went there were only another 3 people there. We spent an hour looking around the site and in the small exhibition but we found it very interesting and informative.
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 257 reviews
Family Park specialized in Kart Tracks for all ages and Buggy Safaris with a range of other adjacent services to combine with it. Fun, Safety, New Sensations, Adventure, Groups, Birthdays and all other type of Events.
Reviewed By ChristianBall45 - Bolton, United Kingdom
Karting Almancil is great fun and the tracks are great for racing. Be warned though, the karts get so hot in summer and so do the engines and I accidentally burnt my leg on it! This was on the adult racecourse. Fully recommend.
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