Algarve
The southernmost region of Portugal is one of Europe’s favourite holiday destinations and well known for its glorious year round sunshine and excellent sandy beaches. Popular with families, golfers and sports enthusiasts, the Algarve also offers smaller historic resorts – there really is something for everybody.
Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
Characteristic to the Moorish style of the Algarve’s coastline, the Vila Vita Parc is perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The accommodations are housed in a wide variety of dwellings (main resort building, Residence, Oasis Parc and the Vital Suites), all linked by cobbled paths winding through the sub-tropical landscaped gardens. There are also five luxury villas – ideal for families who like to combine independence with the facilities of a five star resort.
The hotel also includes: Tennis, golf, volleyball, mountain bike hire, horse riding, sailing, windsurfing, private 22m yacht, Creche (infants – 3yrs), Children’s Club (4-12yrs), three swimming pools, private beach
Guide Price
Head to the Algarve for a long weekend from £6,680 per person based on four passengers flying by Phenom 300 from Luton and staying three nights in a Junior Suite. Transfers from Faro Airport and breakfast are included. Other aircraft and departure airports are available.
Need to Know
- Location: Central Algarve
- Transfer time: 35 minutes (45km) from Faro Airport
- Suites: 173 rooms, suites and villas
- Dining: Ten restaurants serving a range of Portuguese, Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. There is also the 2* Michelin ‘The Ocean’, six bars and an 11,000-bottle wine cellar
- Spa: Vila Vita Spa by Sisley with indoor and outdoor pools, steam baths, gym equipment, Yoga Pavillion and Hypoxi Studio.
- Website: vilavitaparc.com
Anantara Vilamoura
Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort offers a landmark of quiet prestige, along southern Portugal’s picturesque Algarve, overlooking the Oceanico Victoria golf course. Rooms and Suites are spacious; relax on elegant terraces, refreshed by rolling golf greens and cerulean pools The spa draws on healing Algarvian traditions, exploring a unique Ayurvedic philosophy that is exclusive in the region.
World-class facilities welcome families with fun dining and creative clubs for kids and teens. Time spent at the golf club and over 30 nearby courses, is seamlessly arranged by the hotel’s Golf Guru.
Guide Price
Based on 4 passengers travelling – £8,900 per person including return flights by Citation CJ2 from Biggin Hill to Faro, return private airport transfers from Faro and three nights in two Victoria Suites including breakfast.
Need to Know
- Location: Vilamoura, Algarve
- Transfer time: 30 minutes from Faro Airport
- Suites: 280 spacious rooms and suites
- Dining: Anantara Lounge & Bar, Victoria Restaurant (casual international), Emo Restaurant (Portuguese), Ria Restaurant (local seafood), Palms Pool Bar, Cascades Pool Bar, Dining by Design (private dinners).
- Spa: Four swimming pools (one adults only), Anantara Spa with 7 treatment rooms, indoor vitality pool, sauna, steam room, gym.
- Website: vilavitaparc.com