Loulé

Loulé, which was inhabited by the Romans, has preserved a few remnants from the walls of its Moorish castle. It is a large horticulture and handicraft centre and an important distribution point for produce and products from the mountain villages. The surrounding countryside is covered with algarroba, almond, fig and olive trees. Loulé is situated landinward, the nearest beaches can be found between Quarteira and Faro at 13 km.

Sights
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição - The interior of this church is covered with beautiful 17C azulejos.
Igreja Matriz - 13C.

Amusement Parks
Roma Golf Park near Vilamoura - Super Mini-Golf and leisure park.
Aquashow - near Quarteira.
Aqualand with the biggest wave pool in Europe.
Karting Algarve- in Almancil (between Vilamoura and Loulé).

Museum
Museu Municipal - Located next to the castle, contains items of regional ethnography and a reconstruction of a traditional kitchen.

Golf Courses
Vale do Lobo Ocean Course & Royal Course (Near Almancil) - 2 x 18 Holes - Clubhouse with Bar and Restaurant - Roving buggy with drinks and snacks - Pro Shop - Academy - Putting-Green - Chipping-Green
Tel: +351 289 353000 Fax: +351 289 353001
Quinta do Lago South/North (Near Almancil) - 36 Holes - Clubhouse with terrace bar - Roving buggies with refreshments on course - Pro Shop - Academy/Lessons - Driving range - Putting-Green - Chipping-Green - Caddie
Tel. ++351 289-351900 Fax. ++351 289-394936
Pinheiros Altos (Near Almancil) - 18 Holes - Clubhouse with various Bars, Restaurants & Lounges - Roving buggy with drinks and snacks on course - Pro Shop - Comprehensive Golf Academy - Lessons - Proshot Computers - Putting & Chipping Green
Tel. ++351 289-359910 Fax. ++351 289-394392
San Lorenzo Golf Club (Near Almancil) - 18 Holes - Traditional Clubhouse - Restaurant & Bar - Bar & snacks buggy on course - Pro Shop - Academy - Driving range - Putting-Green - Chipping-Green
Tel. ++351 289-396522/534 Fax. ++351 289-396908

Tourist Office
Tourist Information Edifício do Castelo 8100 Loulé
Tel. ++351 289-463900

Hotel
Alte Hotel (***) Montinha Alte 8100 Loulé
Tel. ++351 289-68523/4 Fax. ++351 289-68646