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Properties of Distinction
Once each month, King Solomon rode upon his splendid white eagle to the secret pleasure palace he had built for himself in the wilderness. As he rode upon the wings of the giant bird, the sun beat down on him so intensely that he thought he would die. Suddenly a flock of hoopoes flew by, and seeing the king’s distress, gathered together, wingtip to wingtip, so that they formed a sheltering canopy over the king.
In gratitude for their kindness King Soloman summoned the King of the Hoopoes and said to him “ask me whatever you wish and I shall grant it to you.” From then on all the hoopoes wore crests of feathers upon their head and were able to live throughout the land in peace.
In the tradition of The friendly Hoopoe bird Boavista offers a haven for those seeking a change of lifestyle. The 260 acre resort is a glorious enclave bordering the coastline with the undulating landscape offering views over the bay of Lagos and to the Monchique hills. Conservation and environmental sensitivity have always been a priority at Boavista Resort.
The Hoopoe is a bird of interest for nature lovers as it resides almost exclusively in Southern Europe and like Boavista´s residents it enjoys living in areas inhabited by people and can be seen throughout the year, living in the safety of the resort where the beautifully manicured golf course nestles in the natural landscape.
Surrounded by the renowned beauty of The Algarve countryside and graced with an abundance of habitats for waterfowl and wildlife the community offers a rare opportunity for luxury living in harmony and nature.
With an exceptional 18-hole championship course it is one of the Algarve’s most picturesque courses, bordered by properties all designed to harmonize with the land’s natural contours. Breath-taking views, spectacular scenery and the crystal clear Atlantic Ocean, visible from most holes, all combine to make the course a scenic experience.
The striking modern residences have been designed to suite our buyer´s requirements offering easy to maintain properties set in tranquil landscaped gardens, many adjoining the golf course and with our in-house management company Careways on site to look after the property when you are not here.
Boavista is a 260 acre estate located to the west of the historic town of Lagos. It offers an environmentally sensitive haven of tranquility over-looking the bay of Lagos to the east and to the west the pretty fishing village of Praia da Luz nestles in the ley of a hill.
One of the most beautifully manicured golf course in the Algarve the resort is set against a glorious back drop of the Monchique mountains and offering views over the Atlantic ocean.
There are excellent transport links with the resort being a few minutes drive from exit 1 off the A22 motorway which will take you to Faro International airport in 45 minutes. The Boavista shuttle service is a complimentary bus for our guests dropping them in Lagos and Luz.
Apart from the warm breezes rolling in from North Africa bringing with them a mild year round climate and endless days of sun and blue skies there are many reasons to visit Boavista apart from our magnificent golf course.
The local area is defined by its spectacular coastline with Azur seas and sandy beaches framed by sculpted limestone rocks forming magnificent caves and grottoes.
Along with the tourists cooling themselves in the sparkling waters the ocean forms the focus to the Algarvian way of life. Visiting the area you will observe the locals wading in the ocean at low tide to collect cockles and barnacles. Fishing boats are still launched from the beaches in the little fishing towns of Luz and Burgau and fishermen who learnt their trades from their father´s fish for mackerel and sardines. These delicacies can be relished at the abundance of simple restaurants where the joys of fresh fish, grilled and drizzled with local olive oil and washed down with the local green wine will have your mouth watering.
A great many water sports are on offer for all tastes. Water sports concessions operate from several of the beaches offering high speed rides on inflatables, water skiing or wake boarding. For those that like a more sedate journey chartering a yacht or sun-seeker may be the option for you. Fishing trips, pleasure boats, kayaking tours and paddle boarding are all popular with visitors.
The West Coast of the Algarve, easily accessible from Boavista is a reason in itself to visit the resort. Driven by the immense power of the Atlantic Ocean pounding the immense stretches of sandy shores unmarked by a foot print, it feels wilder than the south coast. This majestic coastline has become a mecca for surfers, while the undeveloped coastlines are ideal for bird watching, spotting dolphins, cliff top walks and discovering deserted sandy coves.
The coast between Lagos and Sagres is unspoiled and beautiful; thanks to the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, which prohibits large-scale building on the coastline. Most of the coast is linked by a coastal path offering pretty routes between the villages. From our resort it is possible to walk in either direction along the cliffs to Luz or Porto do Mos.
Lagos
Set in one of the largest bays in the Algarve, Lagos is a picturesque town with a bustling historic centre with a maze of cobbled streets to explore punctuated by local craft shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. The centre throbs with life in summer with visitors siting on the tables in the winding streets enjoying a meal or a drink.
Lagos still has a thriving fishing industry which helps it maintain its character independent of the tourist industry. Its cosmopolitan marina is busy throughout the year offering an attractive location to enjoy a meal or embark on one of the boat tours around the grottoes or one of the exciting high speed dolphin viewing trips.
Praia da Luz
An attractive family resort which tourists return to year after year, due to its safe sandy beach, perfect for children and friendly atmosphere. The cove is framed by the spectacular “Rocha Negra” to the east, a remnant from a volcanic age and the rock pools to the west which are perfect for children to explore. In the main tourist months bouncy castles appear on the promenade to entertain the younger visitors and the restaurants and bars buzz with activity.
Inland
Inland, the tranquil hillside villages, surrounded by forests of cork, pine and eucalyptus are a stark contrast to the busy coastal areas. The wooded Serra de Monchique is an area of outstanding natural beauty and to visit this area is to go back in time to a forgotten age where people live off the land where the locals collect berries to make Medronho the local “fire water”. Olives, oranges, carobs and almonds are picked from the trees to be sold at markets and in the local villages you will find whitewashed houses, cafes old cloth capped men sitting in the town squares watching the world go by and elderly ladies adorned in black garbes grilling sardines in the street.
Its highest peak is Foia which is 900m and on clear days offers breathtaking views of the coastline and the town of Monchique and its weekly market are a must see along with the eerie ruins of the convent which look down over the town.
There are numerous cycling routes through the beautiful scenery which can be enjoyed with one of the adventure companies offering guided cycle tours.
