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Municipality in Algarve, Portugal
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Loulé is a city in the district of Faro (Algarve) and one of the commercial centres of the southernmost region of continental Portugal. The famous holiday destinations Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura, which form part of the renowned "Golden Triangle", are located in this municipality (concelho), as is the seaside city of Quarteira.
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Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
the most important wetland in southern Portugal, stretching along the coast of five municipalities from Vale do Lobo eastward. The spit, lagoon, many small lakes, marshlands, small streams and pine woodland. There are also semi-urban areas, such as the resort Quinta do Lago, and there is agriculture and aquaculture, salt extraction, and even some industry. Just follow a trail into the more pristine areas if you don't like the human interactions with the nature. Birdwatching is excellent. .
Traditional Portuguese and international cuisine including grilled dishes. Good cooking according to Guide Michelin.
Famous for shellfish, and grilled lobster. Outdoor terrace, pool and fire pit.
On the sand dunes, the wooden house sits on a stretch of white sand and offers idyllic views of Ria Formosa National Park.
Michelin-starred Mediterranean cuisine with Nordic decor.
Traditional Portuguese cuisine and the charm of a former quinta.
The city of Loulé, flanked by hills, is situated in the Barrocal, a fertile landscape between the coast and the mountains. The national road EN125 and the A22 motorway are only a few kilometers south of Loulé.
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