Featuring the only Paul McGinley Golf Academy in Europe, Portugal's Quinta do Lago resort is flourishing as one of the continent's leading destinations for children's tuition and the popular family resort has unveiled a new series of Easter junior camps for the school holidays.

The academy has enjoyed a record-breaking period over the last 12 months after doubling the number of youngsters attending its junior golf programme, and will be running a packed schedule of activities for children of all ages and abilities from March 23 to April 10.

Available to juniors aged five to 16 and taking place from Monday to Friday over a three-week period, the daily three-hour sessions can be booked for €165 per person and offer a comprehensive week's coaching in a fun and competitive environment.

As well as featuring tuition on all aspects of the game from the McGinley Academy's team of expert coaches, the junior breaks also include a number of golf-related games and competitions, all golf equipment and practice balls, a free Paul McGinley polo shirt, snacks and water and an array of daily prizes.

A fun-packed morning for youngsters is also guaranteed at Quinta do Lago's Sunday Fun Golf events, which will take place each Sunday from March 29 to April 12. Ideal for kids of all ages, a range of activities and golf challenges can be enjoyed on the academy's driving range before the action switches to Quinta do Lago's new Mini-Golf Course for an exciting tournament with treats.

Perfect for a relaxing family holiday in exquisite surroundings, Quinta do Lago offers the very best in award-winning sports and leisure facilities and adults will be equally well catered for this Easter with a wide variety of pursuits to enjoy, including the chance to play its new North Course – voted 'Best New Golf Course in Europe' at the 2014 World Golf Awards.

One of three 18-hole championship courses at the luxury resort, the new-look layout has been redesigned by victorious European Ryder Cup-winning captain McGinley in close collaboration with renowned American architect Beau Welling and has quickly becoming a firm favourite with golfers since reopening last October.

Quinta do Lago's world-renowned golf courses are matched by outstanding practice facilities, with a state-of-the-art TaylorMade Performance Centre – the only such facility in southern Europe – and new short game area available in addition to the Paul McGinley Academy.

Set amongst 2,000 acres of the picturesque Ria Formosa Natural Park, there's plenty to keep guests occupied away from the fairways at the resort, with events, tennis, cycling and watersports just some of the extensive leisure activities available.

For further information on Quinta do Lago and its facilities, phone + 351 289 390 700 or visit www.quintadolago.com .

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Set amongst 2,000 acres of the picturesque Ria Formosa Natural Park, Quinta do Lago is one of the most highly regarded golf and residential developments in Europe since opening in 1972. Located just 15 minutes from Faro airport, the resort offers residents and guests an unparalleled location benefiting from a year-round temperate climate, a variety of lifestyle pursuits and a strong sense of community.

Since its inception, Quinta do Lago has been at the forefront of European golf with three award-winning championship courses matched by outstanding practice facilities including Europe's only Paul McGinley Golf Academy and the only TaylorMade Performance Center in Southern Europe. Away from the fairways, the resort's extensive leisure facilities guarantee there is plenty to keep everyone occupied, with events, tennis, cycling and watersports just some of the activities available.

The resort's stunning location by the beach offers the perfect place to relax and unwind while its wide array of restaurants, both formal and informal, take advantage of the fresh Mediterranean produce that the resort has become famous for.

Quinta do Lago has enjoyed the honour of hosting eight Portuguese Opens as well as numerous other international golf tournaments, and its world-class golf facilities include:

• Quinta do Lago North Course – Opened in October 2014, the totally revamped North Course has been redeveloped by renowned American golf architect Beau Welling in close collaboration with 2014 European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley and is set to become one of the new stars of European golf. The new layout has been built to the highest specifications with a €9.6m investment programme and has been redeveloped with the emphasis firmly on precision and strategy. The course was named 'Europe's Best New Golf Course' at the 2014 World Golf Awards.

• Quinta do Lago South Course – A favourite among European Tour professionals, the South Course calls for accurate drives and precise shots, but rewards players for their efforts with the stunning backdrop of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Regularly included in Golf World magazine's 'Top 100 Golf Courses in Europe', the par-72 layout has hosted the Portuguese Open on no fewer than eight occasions while it was named 'Best Course in Portugal' at the 2014 World Golf Awards.

• Laranjal – Designed in the grounds of an orange grove, the par-72 course was named as Portugal's Best Golf Course 2011 at the Portuguese Travel Awards, and poses serious tests for players of all abilities. Opened in 2008, Laranjal offers a pure golfing experience right next to the Quinta do Lago estate and features fairways sown with Bermuda grass, providing a challenging playing environment in a picture-perfect setting.

• Paul McGinley Academy – Quinta do Lago is home to the only Paul McGinley Academy in Europe, founded in October 2011 by the 2014 European Ryder Cup captain. With a strong involvement from McGinley himself, the academy aims to cultivate and improve golfers' play by providing them with the tools and techniques used by professionals on tour.

• TaylorMade Performance Centre – Quinta do Lago's TaylorMade Performance Center is the only facility of its kind in Southern Europe and is located on the resort's expansive driving range. Opened in May 2013, the centre is operated by trained TaylorMade technicians, offering golfers a custom-fitting experience testing hundreds of club and iron options, ensuring the best combination for every player's swing.

• New Short Game Area – Designed by Beau Welling and Paul McGinley, the new short game area is unique in Portugal and complements the facilities on offer at the Paul McGinley Golf Academy and TaylorMade Fitting Center. Ideal for practising a variety of shots, the facilities includes two undulating greens – a separate putting and chipping green – and two greenside bunkers.

For further information on Quinta do Lago and its facilities, phone + 351 289 390 700 or visit www.quintadolago.com .