In a recent Sunday Times article, journalist Cathy Hawker highlighted Ombria Algarve as one of the top golf resorts in Europe for those looking to acquire a villa or retreat. Under the title "The top European golf resorts to buy a villa or bolt hole", Hawker explores the numerous advantages of owning a holiday property adjacent to a renowned golf course, especially in such a stunning setting as the Algarve.
Hawker describes the evident allure of owning a vacation property next to a well-regarded golf course, where owners can "max out opportunities to play, get a view over manicured greenery with no responsibility for maintenance and can pump up yields by renting to fellow golfers when not using it yourself." In this context, Ombria emerges, a 153-hectare resort set to open this autumn, featuring "a five-star Viceroy Hotel with 65 branded residences, and 83 additional apartments, townhouses and villas and long-term plans for 380 homes."
The article also highlights the GEO Foundation Certification for Sustainability that Ombria possesses for its golf course. The resort’s location is also being emphasised and described as just "ten minutes from the town of Loulé and a 30-minute drive from the Atlantic", providing an "exciting and rare alternative to the usual Algarve golf resorts, well-integrated into the beautiful countryside and with a strong focus on sustainability."
João Richard Costa, Ombria's Chief Commercial Officer, supports the article with a quote and draws attention to the increasing importance that sustainability carries for property buyers, He further describes Ombria’s ecological practices which incorporate solar and geothermal energy whilst also celebrating the region’s heritage through the use of natural materials and skills of local craftspeople.
The spotlight given by The Sunday Times reinforces the uniqueness of Ombria Algarve as a sought-after, sustainable golf destination in the region.
The Sunday Times, 14 April 2024