Resorts in the Algarve
The Algarve occupies the southern reaches of Portugal. Endowed with a dry, temperate climate for much of the year, the region positively glows during the summer months, when long days of sunshine bathe the landscape with warm, incandescent light. And as the mercury rises, so thoughts turn to the annual vacation, and in this part of the world that means one thing – hitting the beach!
This upscale Vilamoura-based resort boasts a unique feature – its own beach! One of the three outdoor swimming pools has a natural sand bottom, which extends out of the water to form a beautifully soft and golden “shoreline.” The seaside atmosphere is tangible and perfect for tourists staying with kids, who can scamper down to the water’s edge and play in the sand under the watchful eye of their parents. Extending youngsters’ recreation options is a Kids Club – a veritable playground for children between the ages of three and 12.
Comprising 192 deluxe guest rooms, of which nine are spacious suites and 95 superbly appointed apartments, the resort is named after the freshwater lake that meanders through the gardens, a magnet for wildfowl. Rooms, all of which have private balconies, afford this view, a garden aspect, or one towards the coast.
Leisure amenities include three wonderfully appealing restaurants. At Fusion, the union of Mediterranean and Oriental gastronomy provides a deliciously appealing contrast of flavors. Gustatio and Mare Nostrom restaurants showcase Portuguese and southern European cuisine. Meanwhile, the Blue & Green Spa invites you to embark on a wellness journey around the world, the concept inspired by five of the continents and five senses. And if you’re still stuck for things to do, there’s always the fabulous marina or nearby Falésia Beach to explore.
Looming large over Portugal’s largest marina facility is this landmark hotel, one of the country’s most iconic beach resort properties. It is set at the southern end of the marina, right on the beach, and the fabulous location affords guests an appealing choice of leisure and entertainment opportunities, including the Tivoli Spa and a huge circular outdoor pool. Befitting the location, the fun extends to a range of outdoor activities, including golf (several of Portugal’s top-rated golf courses are within a 20-minute drive from the hotel, such as The Old Course). Thrilling water sports options abound – this is the embarkation point for sightseeing cruises, big game fishing expeditions, and dolphin-watching excursions.
Several different guest room types are available, ranging from Deluxe Rooms with either sea or marina views to the top-floor Presidential Suite, an opulent pad with panoramic views of the entire area. Family groups are well catered for, with dedicated rooms featuring their own exclusive deck.
You won’t go hungry here. No less than seven restaurants are housed within the premises, with international menus listing traditional Portuguese gastronomy, Italian cuisine, Japanese sushi, and American-style flame-grilled steaks. The resort also operates Purobeach Vilamoura, a live entertainment spot embedded on the beach, where snacks and light meals are also served.
This stylish hotel is sited so near Meia Praia that guests are practically on the beach the moment they step out of their rooms. Mind you, there is a fabulous swimming pool measuring 1,200 square meters standing in the way, sunk into spruce grounds peppered with olive trees. Lending additional leisure luster is the Satsanga Spa, a suitably refined oasis of wellness with its own indoor panoramic pool. A fully equipped health club replete with gym, sauna, and Turkish bath is another reason you may want to stay within the resort’s boundaries.
The resort’s proximity to the beach affords guests a host of exciting water sports options – Meia Praia is one of the region’s longest beaches. Alternatively, golfers staying here can take advantage of the nearby Palmares Golf Course, a beautiful and undulating layout designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., and for everyone, the lively town of Lagos, with its busy marina, great shopping, and historical attractions, is within easy walking distance.
Renowned as a center for sport, wellness, and a host of other invigorating outdoor activities, the resort promotes a “healthy mind in a healthy body” lifestyle through its Tainai Spa facility. Here, a program of therapies and treatments complements predefined or bespoke well-being packages, like “Keep it Fit” and “Body Detox,” that realign the physical being with the mental state. Tennis, golf, and football academies further underline the emphasis placed on fitness and nutrition. But it’s not all about working up a sweat. On-site leisure amenities include an inviting outdoor swimming pool, a smaller sand-bottom pool designed for youngsters, and the fantastic Caskiddy Kids Club adventure playground.
The resort is located near Lagos, close to the beautiful Ponta da Piedade headland and within walking distance of the most picturesque beaches in Portugal. After a day out sightseeing, guests can relax in one of the hotel restaurants like Senses, with its show kitchen and stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean.
Combining the privacy and convenience of your own accommodation with the exclusive amenities of the renowned Pine Cliffs Resort, the 154 two- and three-bedroom luxury residence suites set within the manicured grounds of this secluded retreat guarantee a memorable stay in the Algarve. Perfectly suited for family groups, each suite is classically styled yet impresses with its range of modern appliances – a personalized home away from home with ample living space.
Guests are encouraged to live their vacations at their own pace and to do as much or as little as they want – but there are plenty of things to do for the active holidaymaker. Golf enthusiasts can test their accuracy of play on the famed Pine Cliffs Golf Course. Enjoying a stunning cliff top setting, the layout’s signature hole is the 6th, the eye-popping ‘Devil’s Parlour” that requires a tee shot over a yawning cliff gorge. A highly regarded tennis academy features floodlit courts. Beneath the resort is the beautiful Falésia Beach where, during the summer, an exciting program of watersports is offered. The Serenity Spa meanwhile caters for those in need of a spot of pampering and TLC.
Often cited by guests traveling with children as the most enchanting family resort they’ve stayed at, there’s no doubt that the facilities available here are designed to keep young minds fully occupied. From toddlers to teens, there’s something for everyone, including face painting and cookery classes to T-shirt printing and video game playing. The Raposinhos (“little foxes”) crèche caters for tots aged six to 23 months, while the kids’ club looks after children aged from two to five years. Of course, there are also plenty of other things to do like splashing around in any one of the five swimming pools set around the lovely grounds. Older kids can also take advantage of the resort’s sports academies, peddle out on a sightseeing cycle ride, or try their hand at watersports.
For grown ups there’s the heavenly Finisterra Spa, with an inventive range of treatments and therapies. But even here there are special wellness packages designed for children as well as senior citizens.
Much of the appeal here lies in the fact that guests can easily find little pockets of tranquility in which to relax. Scattered throughout the gardens are wood decks and platforms furnished with sofas or plump, oversized cushions set under a canopy of scented pinewood. Linger here at sunset as hidden spotlights illuminate the grounds, and the romantic ambiance is quite tangible. Actually, such is the connection with nature, the gardens also play host to yoga classes, and massage sessions are conducted in the privacy of your own exclusive curtained terrace. Otherwise, the hotel’s Blu Spa features four treatment suites, where guests can indulge in a range of relaxing therapies and rituals to enhance physical and mental wellbeing.
PortoBay hotels are noted for their excellent gastronomy, and this resort is no exception. Besides a humungous and healthy themed buffet choice laid out at dinner in the Madeira restaurant, guests can also opt for the Il Basilico restaurant, with mouth-watering Italian fare served indoors or on the terrace.
Home to one of the best thalassotherapy centers in the world and to a Longevity Spa, the acclaim showered on this stunningly conceived Algarve resort is wholly deserved. Enjoying a secluded location and cradled within magnificent landscaped grounds, Vilalara sits on a cliff top facing the sea above Praia das Gaivotas, a pocket of golden sand accessed directly from the hotel’s color-splashed gardens.
Accommodation comprises 104 junior suites and 12 apartments of contemporary design and light pastel hues. Private terraces or balconies allow for pleasant views of the gardens, the pools, or sea. Blended within the resort’s contours are four outdoor seawater swimming pools and one heated pool around which are set a number of bistro cafés. Exemplifying the dining experience, however, is the B&G restaurant, where executive chef Pedro Sequeira has designed menus that acknowledge Portugal’s diverse culinary heritage. For a more al fresco feel, grab a poolside table at the Terrace Grill.
Most of all, this unique resort is all about the proven benefits of thalassotherapy and its remarkable healing properties afforded by using the region’s Atlantic marine climate to relieve a host of ailments. Complementary therapies are provided by the medical spa, which when combined with thalassotherapy offer guests a remarkably varied health and wellness program designed to help you relax, reenergize, and rejuvenate.
Situated throughout the grounds is a portfolio of rooms and suites designed to take full advantage of the natural surroundings, affording sea views or flower-flecked parkland perspectives. Equipped to the highest specifications and featuring the latest digital technology, each room still manages to exude a traditional Portuguese flavor. Similarly, the collection of resort villas employs regional design elements to preserve an agreeable local character.
Among guest amenities is the health and wellness sanctuary of the Vital Spa, which follows a holistic approach, where every treatment is tailored to individual needs. A nine-hole Pitch & Putt practice course is guaranteed to sharpen your short game, and reception can arrange a wealth of off-site activities. But for a real treat, why not charter their luxury motor yacht and explore the coast in style? End the day over dinner in the Michelin two-starred Ocean restaurant. Here, Austrian executive chef Hans Neuner has wooed critics and foodies alike with his finely crafted and highly original culinary creations. This beautiful venue is one of ten restaurants sited around the resort.
Decorated throughout using chestnut and lime-green hues and employing plenty of wood and wicker, the Deluxe rooms, suites, and studios are themselves a haven of peace and harmony. Those on the higher tier look out over a carpet of umbrella pine towards the ocean. Dining is an occasion at the Al Quimia restaurant, a noted gourmet hotspot. The seasonal menu showcases reinterpreted traditional Portuguese cuisine.
The resort is highly regarded for its leisure facilities but especially the state-of-the-art Sayanna Spa. This is truly one of the Algarve’s top-tier wellness sanctuaries, where whole vacation stays are customized around activity, detox, and massage programs – bespoke packages tailored to the individual health and relaxation needs and requirements of guests. Personal trainers can be assigned to assist and motivate you, and timetables are always flexible to allow for off-site excursions or sightseeing tours. Alternatively, the spectacular ribbon of sand that is Praia da Falésia, one of the top-rated beaches in Portugal, is just moments away and affords a smashing salt-laced walk – ideal for working up an appetite.
Credit: http://lifeplus365.com/2019/06/top-10-rated-holiday-resorts-in-the-algarve/
10 The Lake Spa Resort
This upscale Vilamoura-based resort boasts a unique feature – its own beach! One of the three outdoor swimming pools has a natural sand bottom, which extends out of the water to form a beautifully soft and golden “shoreline.” The seaside atmosphere is tangible and perfect for tourists staying with kids, who can scamper down to the water’s edge and play in the sand under the watchful eye of their parents. Extending youngsters’ recreation options is a Kids Club – a veritable playground for children between the ages of three and 12.
Comprising 192 deluxe guest rooms, of which nine are spacious suites and 95 superbly appointed apartments, the resort is named after the freshwater lake that meanders through the gardens, a magnet for wildfowl. Rooms, all of which have private balconies, afford this view, a garden aspect, or one towards the coast.
Leisure amenities include three wonderfully appealing restaurants. At Fusion, the union of Mediterranean and Oriental gastronomy provides a deliciously appealing contrast of flavors. Gustatio and Mare Nostrom restaurants showcase Portuguese and southern European cuisine. Meanwhile, the Blue & Green Spa invites you to embark on a wellness journey around the world, the concept inspired by five of the continents and five senses. And if you’re still stuck for things to do, there’s always the fabulous marina or nearby Falésia Beach to explore.
9 Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort
Looming large over Portugal’s largest marina facility is this landmark hotel, one of the country’s most iconic beach resort properties. It is set at the southern end of the marina, right on the beach, and the fabulous location affords guests an appealing choice of leisure and entertainment opportunities, including the Tivoli Spa and a huge circular outdoor pool. Befitting the location, the fun extends to a range of outdoor activities, including golf (several of Portugal’s top-rated golf courses are within a 20-minute drive from the hotel, such as The Old Course). Thrilling water sports options abound – this is the embarkation point for sightseeing cruises, big game fishing expeditions, and dolphin-watching excursions.
Several different guest room types are available, ranging from Deluxe Rooms with either sea or marina views to the top-floor Presidential Suite, an opulent pad with panoramic views of the entire area. Family groups are well catered for, with dedicated rooms featuring their own exclusive deck.
You won’t go hungry here. No less than seven restaurants are housed within the premises, with international menus listing traditional Portuguese gastronomy, Italian cuisine, Japanese sushi, and American-style flame-grilled steaks. The resort also operates Purobeach Vilamoura, a live entertainment spot embedded on the beach, where snacks and light meals are also served.
8 Vila Galé Lagos
This stylish hotel is sited so near Meia Praia that guests are practically on the beach the moment they step out of their rooms. Mind you, there is a fabulous swimming pool measuring 1,200 square meters standing in the way, sunk into spruce grounds peppered with olive trees. Lending additional leisure luster is the Satsanga Spa, a suitably refined oasis of wellness with its own indoor panoramic pool. A fully equipped health club replete with gym, sauna, and Turkish bath is another reason you may want to stay within the resort’s boundaries.
The resort’s proximity to the beach affords guests a host of exciting water sports options – Meia Praia is one of the region’s longest beaches. Alternatively, golfers staying here can take advantage of the nearby Palmares Golf Course, a beautiful and undulating layout designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., and for everyone, the lively town of Lagos, with its busy marina, great shopping, and historical attractions, is within easy walking distance.
7 Cascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort
Renowned as a center for sport, wellness, and a host of other invigorating outdoor activities, the resort promotes a “healthy mind in a healthy body” lifestyle through its Tainai Spa facility. Here, a program of therapies and treatments complements predefined or bespoke well-being packages, like “Keep it Fit” and “Body Detox,” that realign the physical being with the mental state. Tennis, golf, and football academies further underline the emphasis placed on fitness and nutrition. But it’s not all about working up a sweat. On-site leisure amenities include an inviting outdoor swimming pool, a smaller sand-bottom pool designed for youngsters, and the fantastic Caskiddy Kids Club adventure playground.
The resort is located near Lagos, close to the beautiful Ponta da Piedade headland and within walking distance of the most picturesque beaches in Portugal. After a day out sightseeing, guests can relax in one of the hotel restaurants like Senses, with its show kitchen and stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean.
6 Pine Cliffs Residence
Combining the privacy and convenience of your own accommodation with the exclusive amenities of the renowned Pine Cliffs Resort, the 154 two- and three-bedroom luxury residence suites set within the manicured grounds of this secluded retreat guarantee a memorable stay in the Algarve. Perfectly suited for family groups, each suite is classically styled yet impresses with its range of modern appliances – a personalized home away from home with ample living space.
Guests are encouraged to live their vacations at their own pace and to do as much or as little as they want – but there are plenty of things to do for the active holidaymaker. Golf enthusiasts can test their accuracy of play on the famed Pine Cliffs Golf Course. Enjoying a stunning cliff top setting, the layout’s signature hole is the 6th, the eye-popping ‘Devil’s Parlour” that requires a tee shot over a yawning cliff gorge. A highly regarded tennis academy features floodlit courts. Beneath the resort is the beautiful Falésia Beach where, during the summer, an exciting program of watersports is offered. The Serenity Spa meanwhile caters for those in need of a spot of pampering and TLC.
5 Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel
Often cited by guests traveling with children as the most enchanting family resort they’ve stayed at, there’s no doubt that the facilities available here are designed to keep young minds fully occupied. From toddlers to teens, there’s something for everyone, including face painting and cookery classes to T-shirt printing and video game playing. The Raposinhos (“little foxes”) crèche caters for tots aged six to 23 months, while the kids’ club looks after children aged from two to five years. Of course, there are also plenty of other things to do like splashing around in any one of the five swimming pools set around the lovely grounds. Older kids can also take advantage of the resort’s sports academies, peddle out on a sightseeing cycle ride, or try their hand at watersports.
For grown ups there’s the heavenly Finisterra Spa, with an inventive range of treatments and therapies. But even here there are special wellness packages designed for children as well as senior citizens.
4 PortoBay Falésia
Much of the appeal here lies in the fact that guests can easily find little pockets of tranquility in which to relax. Scattered throughout the gardens are wood decks and platforms furnished with sofas or plump, oversized cushions set under a canopy of scented pinewood. Linger here at sunset as hidden spotlights illuminate the grounds, and the romantic ambiance is quite tangible. Actually, such is the connection with nature, the gardens also play host to yoga classes, and massage sessions are conducted in the privacy of your own exclusive curtained terrace. Otherwise, the hotel’s Blu Spa features four treatment suites, where guests can indulge in a range of relaxing therapies and rituals to enhance physical and mental wellbeing.
PortoBay hotels are noted for their excellent gastronomy, and this resort is no exception. Besides a humungous and healthy themed buffet choice laid out at dinner in the Madeira restaurant, guests can also opt for the Il Basilico restaurant, with mouth-watering Italian fare served indoors or on the terrace.
3 Vilalara Thalassa Resort
Home to one of the best thalassotherapy centers in the world and to a Longevity Spa, the acclaim showered on this stunningly conceived Algarve resort is wholly deserved. Enjoying a secluded location and cradled within magnificent landscaped grounds, Vilalara sits on a cliff top facing the sea above Praia das Gaivotas, a pocket of golden sand accessed directly from the hotel’s color-splashed gardens.
Accommodation comprises 104 junior suites and 12 apartments of contemporary design and light pastel hues. Private terraces or balconies allow for pleasant views of the gardens, the pools, or sea. Blended within the resort’s contours are four outdoor seawater swimming pools and one heated pool around which are set a number of bistro cafés. Exemplifying the dining experience, however, is the B&G restaurant, where executive chef Pedro Sequeira has designed menus that acknowledge Portugal’s diverse culinary heritage. For a more al fresco feel, grab a poolside table at the Terrace Grill.
Most of all, this unique resort is all about the proven benefits of thalassotherapy and its remarkable healing properties afforded by using the region’s Atlantic marine climate to relieve a host of ailments. Complementary therapies are provided by the medical spa, which when combined with thalassotherapy offer guests a remarkably varied health and wellness program designed to help you relax, reenergize, and rejuvenate.
2 Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
Situated throughout the grounds is a portfolio of rooms and suites designed to take full advantage of the natural surroundings, affording sea views or flower-flecked parkland perspectives. Equipped to the highest specifications and featuring the latest digital technology, each room still manages to exude a traditional Portuguese flavor. Similarly, the collection of resort villas employs regional design elements to preserve an agreeable local character.
Among guest amenities is the health and wellness sanctuary of the Vital Spa, which follows a holistic approach, where every treatment is tailored to individual needs. A nine-hole Pitch & Putt practice course is guaranteed to sharpen your short game, and reception can arrange a wealth of off-site activities. But for a real treat, why not charter their luxury motor yacht and explore the coast in style? End the day over dinner in the Michelin two-starred Ocean restaurant. Here, Austrian executive chef Hans Neuner has wooed critics and foodies alike with his finely crafted and highly original culinary creations. This beautiful venue is one of ten restaurants sited around the resort.
1 EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Decorated throughout using chestnut and lime-green hues and employing plenty of wood and wicker, the Deluxe rooms, suites, and studios are themselves a haven of peace and harmony. Those on the higher tier look out over a carpet of umbrella pine towards the ocean. Dining is an occasion at the Al Quimia restaurant, a noted gourmet hotspot. The seasonal menu showcases reinterpreted traditional Portuguese cuisine.
The resort is highly regarded for its leisure facilities but especially the state-of-the-art Sayanna Spa. This is truly one of the Algarve’s top-tier wellness sanctuaries, where whole vacation stays are customized around activity, detox, and massage programs – bespoke packages tailored to the individual health and relaxation needs and requirements of guests. Personal trainers can be assigned to assist and motivate you, and timetables are always flexible to allow for off-site excursions or sightseeing tours. Alternatively, the spectacular ribbon of sand that is Praia da Falésia, one of the top-rated beaches in Portugal, is just moments away and affords a smashing salt-laced walk – ideal for working up an appetite.
Credit: http://lifeplus365.com/2019/06/top-10-rated-holiday-resorts-in-the-algarve/
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