The stunning Quinta do Lago, on the Algarve, has been named 'European golf resort of the year' for 2015 by Square Mile, the City of London's leading lifestyle magazine.

The magazine, whose readership is described as 'senior executives working in the financial services industries based in the City, Mayfair and Canary Wharf', highlighted the resort's three outstanding golf courses and the €50m investment which is continuing to raise it above its competitors on the European market.

The title follows the resort recently being named 'Europe's Best Golf Venue' at the 2015 World Golf Awards.

Quinta do Lago's €50m upgrade to its sports, leisure and lifestyle facilities is part of a six-year investment program, which has included the €9.6m redesign of its North Course by renowned American architect Beau Welling in close association with European Ryder Cup winning captain Paul McGinley.

These recent plaudits continue the resort's success story following on from two awards at the inaugural World Golf Awards last year and being named 'Best Golf Resort in Portugal' at the 2015 Today's Golfer Travel Awards for the first time in its illustrious history.

John Dwyer, chief executive at Quinta do Lago, said: “To receive this title from a magazine of Square Mile's stature is testament to the foresight and investment of the resort and we thank them for the recognition. We welcome many executives from London's financial district throughout the year – indeed, from all of Europe's financial districts – and many have subsequently purchased property on the resort, so maybe their input has helped us achieve this award.”

Quinta do Lago's investment will continue in 2016 with the creation of a new state-of-the-art sports centre, with the facility offering the very best amenities for sport lovers, with more than 25 activities available, as well as a cutting-edge, modern clubhouse.

The official winter training base for England Golf's elite squads, Quinta do Lago is perfect for a relaxing family holiday in exquisite surroundings and offers the very best in award-winning sports and leisure facilities.

The resort's three championship courses are matched by outstanding practice facilities, with a state-of-the-art TaylorMade Performance Center – the only such facility in southern Europe – and new short-game area, in addition to the resort's Paul McGinley Golf Academy.

Set among 2,000 acres of the picturesque Ria Formosa Natural Park, there's plenty to keep guests occupied away from the fairways, with events, tennis, cycling and watersports just some of the extensive leisure activities available, plus 10 exclusive bars and restaurants.

For more information about Quinta do Lago, please phone + 351 289 390 700 or visit www.quintadolago.com 

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Set among 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 – Opening in October 2014, the totally revamped North Course has been redeveloped by renowned American golf architect Beau Well 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.

• 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.

• 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 Center – 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.

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