Mini Golf Quinta Do Lago — Local services in Loulé

The mini golf itself was fantastic... but wow. A little friendliness from the woman working there wouldn’t have killed anyone.

We arrived after lunch—no one around. Chatted with QDL, who said it was closed for lunch until 1 p.m. Fine, no problem. Came back at 1:10... still no one. Finally, at 1:15, the slowest-moving human I’ve ever seen strolls in, glued to her phone like it held the secrets of the universe. A smile? Friendliness? Nope, not even close. It was genuinely painful to witness.

Dear QDL:

Communication matters. Maybe put up a sign with the actual hours? Because between the internet, your chat team, and this woman, we got three completely different stories.

Please enroll this lady in a “How to Work in Tourism 101” course. Or, here's a free crash course: Smile first, then roll your eyes after the customer...

Mini Golf Quinta is a newish very well maintained mini golf course. I’d give it 5 stars, although some holes are too easy. My 7 year old can par each hole. We came here everyday on holiday and he loved it. They have different size putters available to use from toddler to adult size as well as many different colour balls to use too. 9 holes only but you can pay to go around twice for 18. The 9th hole is his favourite hole as the ball has to jump over the water.

Children 0-4 are free. Children 5-12 can do 9holes for €6. Adults...

€13 for mini golf? I thought I was paying for 18 holes and a small stake in the course itself. For that price, I expected at least a complimentary caddy or a fireworks display at hole 9.

Don’t get me wrong—the course was fine. The putter worked, the ball rolled, and gravity still did its job. But €13? I’ve paid less to actually suffer in real golf.

Unless each blade of artificial grass is individually hand-combed by a monk, I’m gonna have to respectfully decline a...