Quinta do Lago moves at its own measured pace — pine canopies along the Ria Formosa, low walls of whitewashed estates, the discreet hum of a resort that prefers understatement to spectacle. The Ferrari 296 GTS, with its retractable hardtop and hybrid V6, slips into that rhythm without disturbing it, holding poise on the avenues and waking fully on the open roads east of Faro.
Delivery, Handover, and Concierge Logistics
We deliver directly to villas inside the Quinta do Lago resort, to the clubhouse forecourts at Laranjal, San Lorenzo, and North, and to private estates throughout Almancil and the hills above Loulé. Handover is unhurried — a walkthrough of the Manettino, hybrid drive modes, and roof operation, followed by a route briefing tailored to your plans. Airport collection from Faro can be arranged when arrival schedules align.
Drives Worth the Detour
- A morning loop along the EN125 east toward Tavira, returning through the Ria Formosa back roads
- The A22 westbound to Monchique, climbing into the Serra for lunch above the coast
- A short transfer to Vale do Lobo or Vilamoura marina with the roof stowed
- The inland route through São Brás de Alportel and the cork-oak country toward Estoi
- An evening descent into Almancil for dinner, the V6 settled in eDrive
The Car on These Roads
The 120° V6 finds its register on the A22's long sweepers, while the electric mode keeps arrivals at the clubhouse appropriately discreet. The cabin is trimmed in Cavallino leather with carbon detailing, and the adaptive damping absorbs the patched surfaces of the older EN125 sections without complaint. With the hardtop retracted, the soundtrack arrives unfiltered.
Pine shadows, warm asphalt, and a V6 that knows when to whisper.
Practical Notes
Comprehensive insurance with a standard deposit applies. The 296 GTS takes 98-octane fuel, widely available at Galp and Repsol stations along the EN125. A daily kilometre allowance is set generously for regional touring; extended cross-border plans should be flagged at booking.