Quinta do Lago Lake has a dedicated water sports centre, Artur Watersports Academy, which means that visitors don't need to go far to enjoy a variety of sports on the lake.

The lake avoids any motorised sports such as speed-boating or jet-skiing and instead provides tuition, lessons and facilities for those activities which rely on either the water or the wind for power.

Windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving, canoeing, kayaking and dinghy sailing are all popular pursuits around the lake. All instructors are fully qualified and equipment for all ages and abilities is provided on-site. Children's lessons are available from the age of 6.