Cycling in the Algarve

With the superb tracks available in the Algarve, both on and off-road, cycling enthusiasts are drawn to the region, be they professional or amateur.  Some of the world's leading professional teams, such as Sky, Omega Pharma and Saxo Bank come to the Algarve for training and to compete in the "Volta do Algarve" in February.

We have a special package for amateur enthusiasts, with the addition of  many options through our health club in terms of training, classes and spa treatments.

For reservations contact us through rentals@ddbc.pt

Summer parties at the Beach Club

To animate the warm summer nights, Dunas Douradas Beach Club is organising two parties, a pool party and a beach party.

The pool party will take place on the evening of Sunday 15th July and the beach party on Saturday 28th July.
They promise to be nights with lots of fun, entertainment and great music.  Bring your friends and join us for these unforgettable occasions.

The Dunas Douradas Beach (Garrão Poente) and the “7 Maravilhas – Praias de Portugal” competition

We are very proud to announce that the Dunas Douradas beach (Garrão Poente) has been nominated as a candidate in a prestigious “7 wonders – Beaches of Portugal” competition. It has been selected in the category of "beaches with sand dunes", amongst 53 other Portuguese beaches.

The promoters of the competition are: the Ministry of the Environment; thePortuguese Marines; the European Blue Flag Association; the League for the Protection of Nature; GEOTA; Quercus; e SOS – Save the Waves.

The process will be initiated by 70 specialists who will choose 70 finalists on 27th February based on 7 criteria, namely: the beauty of the beach area, quality of the water, cleanliness, degree of conservation of the local fauna and flora, services provided quality of public space, preservation of local identity and natural conditions for the practice of sports.

In the second phase, a panel of 21 personalities will choose the 21 finalists for public voting with the result being announced on national television (RTP1) on 8th September 2012.

Voting will be done by means of SMS, telephone, internet (www.7maravilhas.pt) or facebook between 7th May and 7th September 2012, so all lovers of the Dunas Douradas Beach, please cast your vote for the "Garrão Poente" beach, to make sure that we are in strong contention for the prize.