Lifestyle

Golden Triangle, Central Algarve, Portugal

Golden Triangle Shopping

For many, shopping is a lifestyle and a form of entertainment therapy as well as an opportunity to socialise. In the central Algarve, shopping is another facet of Iconic Living to be enjoyed.

Quinta Shopping

They say good things come in small packages. Quinta Shopping is a small retail center with many high end options located between the resorts of Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago (and across the road from our office Mapro | Knight Frank). Often referred to as the "boutique mall", Quinta shopping also offers fine dining options, as well as lounges and bars for evening entertainment.

Apolónia

A number of Portuguese food markets and grocery stores in the Golden Triangle, but for high-quality food items, nothing beats the Apolónia Supermercado. This upscale market has a fresh bakery, an extensive delicatessen, experienced butchers to help you select the finest meats, locally grown fruit and vegetables as well as imported from around the globe and an in-store sushi bar.

Vilamoura Marina

Whether you sail or drive to the Vilamoura Marina, there is a variety of options in shopping, dining and drinking to be enjoyed. Considered one of the best in southern Europe, surrounding the glamorous boats is a wide esplanade perfect for strolling and window shopping. Stores such as Lanidor, Hugo Boss, Benetton, and Gant have shops here.

Also in the Central Algarve

Forum Algarve (Faro)

The open air Forum Algarve in Faro is a key center for retail and entertainment. Numerous brand name shops fill the mall such as Adidas, Sportzone, Swarovski, Bershka, Cortefiel, Massimo Dutti, Levi’s, Pull & Bear, Sacoor Brothers and Salsa among others. Forum Algarve also has a cinema complex, a hypermarket and very large food court with restaurants serving every type of cuisine.

Algarve Shopping (Guia)

Another key retail destination is the Algarve Shopping mall in Guia, with over 150 shops, including favorites FNAC, Zara, Worten, Bershka, Massimo Dutti, Pepe Jeans, Lanidor, Quebra-Mar, Cortefiel and Mango. Castello Lopes operates a nine-screen cinema on the upper floor. Next to that is a large food court with fast food stands as well as dine-in restaurants.

Mar Shopping (Loulé)

Mar Shopping is the first project in the area that combines a shopping centre, an outlet and an outdoor leisure area with 8000m2. The Designer Outlet is one of the highlights of the commercial complex allowing visitors to shop in an open-air outlet village with over 110 shops. The Leisure Area is a meeting point where families can relax surrounded by water features and a mountain landscape.