All of this is now less than an hour drive from Lisbon International airport along the new A8 motorway, linking the vibrant capital of Portugal with historic Oporto in the North. As there is also a proposed new international airport to be located at OTA, this little known region is opening its doors to the outside world. For decades the Algarve has been the only realistic location for overseas buyers to enjoy the unique hospitality of the Portuguese, on the famous Portuguese beaches but prices there have put it out of reach for most. Now we are pleased to invite you to experience the heart of Portugal – a secret we can all share.A region for lifeExploring the tranquil towns, villages and countryside of this beautiful region will confirm to you that here is a place that genuinely has the best of both worlds. Whilst offering a life of rural calm amidst the spectacular scenery, at the same time it is perfectly equipped with access to all the modern facilities of transport, healthcare, education and leisure that make life a pleasure for all generations. The Western Region enjoys entertainments and events throughout the year: concerts, art exhibitions, the Torres carnival – ‘the most Portuguese event in Portugal’, the Caldas da Rainha ceramics and fruit fairs, the Bombarral wine festival, Peniche’s Festas da Nuestra Senhora da Boa Viagem, the Montejunto popular festival (Cadaval), Alenquer’s Feira da Ascensao, festivals in Sobral, Monte Agraco and Arruda dos Vinhos, Feiras da Cebola e das Tasquinhas and hundreds more fairs, festivals and popular gatherings. The region has many hotels with superb facilities and innumerable restaurants, bars and lively venues which ensure that one’s first visit to the Western region is never the last. For golf enthusiasts the Western Region is the new destination in Portugal. Golf Courses at Praia d’el Rey (18 holes)and Rio Maior (18 holes) are complemented by 9-hole courses at Consolação and Porto Novo – Bom Sucesso and Perola da Lagoa 18-hole courses are actually already under construction and the brand new project of the 18-hole course of Foz do Arelho, which will be the hugest should begin within the year 2007. The natural abundance of the area is enhanced by beautiful fine-sanded beaches, where the sands shimmer like silver, at Santa Cruz, Porto Novo, Areia Branca, S. Bernardino, Consolação, Peniche, Baleal, Foz do Arelho and Salir do Porto. Local crafts can be found in Peniche, which is notable for its lace, and in Caldas da Rainha, which is one of the most important centres for ceramics in Portugal.
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For Love of the Game: Where Should You Go?
May 27th, 2011 
Tushar Mathur 
So you other golf enthusiasts in the family have decided to swing away a week at a golf resort. If the game means enough to you, then maybe you’ve considered venturing out of state to a tropical destination where the turf is spectacular and the wide range of professionally designed courses can test your skill and improve it too. Depending on where you are in the country, the flight out to California, Arizona, and other western hotspots for a good golf game might be hard to add to the already not-so-cheap room reservation, tee times, and the added cost of bring clubs with you on board. If you’re closer to the eastern seaboard, then destinations in the American south are probably your best bet.
The golf courses of Virginia, Georgia, and the Carolinas all have a fine array of resorts that are guaranteed to challenge you and your loved ones but not challenge your wallet. But don’t think the luxury of Florida golf resorts is outside your realm of possibility. Many not only offer packages that suit families, they offer instructional experiences for those who want to better their swing and especially for youngsters with potential to go far on the fairway. Chances are you’ll have a hard time finding the combination of quality, variety, and affordability anywhere other than in Florida, where the golf game is taken seriously not just as a pastime but as a pursuit.
That’s not to say you can’t simply have a good time and relax. Family members brought along to a Florida golf resort that arrive to discover they simply have no interest in teeing off for five days straight typically have a wide variety of ulterior options not available in many other resorts around the country. Whether it’s a spa on site or the multitude of tourist attractions and adventures that litter the Florida landscape, your whole family is sure to have a good time if you choose a resort in the sunshine state.
But don’t take my word for it. Peruse online and see for yourself why Florida golf is going to be the best game you ever played. You can certainly swing it, so start practicing now.
