Overview
This first-class luxury resort was built in 1992, renovated in 2009 and comprises a 5 storey main building as well as a 4 floor annexe block with a total of 167 rooms of which 86 are double rooms, 84 are suites and 12 are apartments. Guests may make use of the spacious foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a currency exchange facility, 3 lifts, a games room, conference facilities with Internet access and a WLAN access point and a bicycle hire service. The resort also has a newspaper kiosk, shops, a hairdresser's salon, a cosy piano bar and a Portuguese restaurant. Further facilities include room service, a laundry service and medical assistance and there is a playground and kids' club as well as car parking facilities outside of the hotel.
Location
This beautiful, popular holiday oasis is situated in a quiet location on the outskirts of Porches, directly on the wonderful cliffed coastline beside the Atlantic Ocean. Two small, public sandy beaches can be reached by descending steps on the cliffside and it is 4 km to the town centre as well as just 2 km to Armação de Pêra. There is a stop for the regular public bus service located just a few paces away (400 m) and Faro airport is some 45 km away. .
Rooms
Modern and comfortable, all of the rooms and apartments come with a lounge, a bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobe, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, a hi-fi stereo system, Internet access, a minibar, air conditioning and a hire safe. Each additionally comes with a balcony or terrace with views out over the garden.
Sport
There is a swimming pool with pool bar in the outdoor complex sun loungers, parasols, a sunbathing lawn and sun terraces. Further leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, water aerobics, Jacuzzi, a sauna, solarium, steam baths, a spa with a wide range of treatments and massages, tennis courts, table tennis, aerobics, a gym, a minigolf course, golf, billiards and a varied entertainment programme. Various water sports are on offer on the beach include windsurfing and sailing and there are also beach restaurants, parasols and sun loungers available for use, during the summer time.
Meals
Guests may select their breakfast from an ample buffet; lunch and dinner may be taken à la carte. There is a vegetarian menu and healthy options to choose from.
Payment
American Express, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.
Algarve at a Glance
Algarve holidays are great for families, couples and groups that are looking for an exciting destination to explore, but also want to enjoy beautiful beaches and relax.
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