golf
Best way to start the day is with a round of sea side golf. Clear the head while counting some 15.000 steps at the same time. Especially in these Covid-19 times, with wearing a mask almost all day, fresh air is a bare necessity. Our 4 day golf destination is located just an hour North of Lisboa. The Marriott Praia d'el Rey golf & beach resort has two great golf courses, both Praia d'el Rey and Westcliffs are challenging and even more so when the weather (I mean wind) is in play... The resort area is quite large, almost a village, and located between Atlantic Ocean seaside, dunes eucalyptus woods.
Some people love to browse real estate websites. My guilty pleasure is scanning wellness destination websites. Each to their own, right? Reading a spa menu could also be a form of meditation. When I saw Anantara Vilamoura amongst the retreat listings in Algarve on Dutch Puur & Kuur site, it caught my attention. I already read about this resort which is only 20 minutes by car from my Algarvian home and replaces the old Tivoli hotel. Time for a wellness staycation.
Monte Rei Golf & Country club is as luxury as golf gets in Algarve. Located in the hinterland of Eastern Algarve, this secluded and private estate has one goal and that is to spoil their golfing guests. This starts from the very moment you drive up the lush green courtyard. All you have to do is hand in your car keys and the friendly staff takes it from there. While you check-in for Monte Rei North course in the well equipped pro shop, they unload your (golf) bags, set up your buggy and park the car. The award-winning Jack Nicklaus signature course is spread over a vast natural landscape with great rural views. A true golf experience for those who love a testing game..