Hotel Rocamar Beach Hotel in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
The beach hotel was built in 1974 and renovated and consists of a total of 88 double rooms on 5 floors. The facilities include a foyer, a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a currency exchange desk, a lift, a bar with a snack service, a TV room, Internet access, bicycle hire. The inviting air-conditioned à la carte restaurant offers highchairs for younger guests. The laundry service round off the hotel's offerings.

Location
This hotel is located in the tourist and city centre of Albufeira, just a few minutes from the pedestrian area and 100 m from bar, pubs and the sandy beach. Public transport connections, shops and restaurants are all in the surrounding area. It is 5 km to the nearest nightclub.

Room description
The en suite rooms are equipped with a telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, Internet access, central heating, a safe and a balcony. The low cost rooms do not have balcony.

Sport
Guests are offered deckchairs. In addition bicycle hire and mountain bike (charged) hire are available. An entertainment programme keeps guests further occupied. The hotel has at guests disposal a spa, where you may delight yourself with a massage, or relax in our Jacuzzi and sauna.

Additional Information
A buffet is available at breakfast and in the evening. At lunchtime and in the evenings, guests may also choose to select dishes from the set menu, or take the à la carte option. Special dietary requirements are catered for.

Hotel Rocha Brava in Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 4 star hotel

Hotel description
This friendly bungalow complex has suffered many renovations in 2010. It includes a number of buildings and a total of 2 floors and 410 apartments. Guests are offered a beautiful garden and pool area, a substantial lobby, hire safes, a currency exchange desk and a 24-hour reception. Furthermore, there is a games room, a reading room, Internet access, a newspaper stand, a small supermarket, a cosy café, a dining room and an exclusive restaurant. In addition there are car parking facilities, a bicycle hire service and a children's playground, as well as a kids' club available for use.

Remarks
Check-In is after 15:00 h and check-out is untill 12:00 h. Pets are not allowed.

Location
This attractive, apartment complex is located on a hill close to the beautiful lighthouse. Guests will discover a number of small bathing bays in the vicinity. The sandy bay of Centianes is only around 1 km away. The centre of Carvoeiro, with its numerous shopping and entertainment venues, is around 3 km away. There are regular local bus links nearby, enabling easy access to other areas and the transfer time to Faro airport takes around 45 minutes.

Room description
The tasteful apartments include an integrated living room/bedroom, a separate bedroom, a shower room, satellite TV, air-conditioning, a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a coffee/tea maker, a washing machine, a hire safe and a balcony or a terrace.

Sport
There are three pools in the garden with a children's paddling area, a snack bar as well as a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols. Guests also have the option of using the hotel gym, massage centre and the beauty centre. In addition, there are various water sports, table tennis, aerobics and horse riding, as well as tennis, mountain biking, billiards/ snooker, badminton and aerobics. The hotel organises an entertainment programme for guests during the peak season. The nearest golf course is located about 500 m from the complex.

Additional Information
Guests are invited to serve themselves from the breakfast buffet. At lunchtime and in the evenings, guests may select dishes from an à la carte menu.

How to get to the hotel
On leaving Faro Airport go towards Portimão/Albufeira. Then drive onto the new Via Infante motorway (A22). Continue along this motorway, passing Albufeira and following signs for Portimão exiting the A22 at junction 6 signposted for Lagoa & Silves. On leaving the A22 follow signs to Lagoa and Carvoeiro, onto the EN125. After passing a roundabout, take the 2nd exit towards a set of traffic lights where there are signs on the right-hand side for Carvoeiro. Take this exit. Now follow this road to Carvoeiro. Approximately 500 m after joining this road to Carvoeiro, follow the left fork (in the roundabout after the PINGO DOCE hypermarket). Approximately 100 m after the hypermarket INTERMARCHÉ take the left turn. Continue following the hotel signs for 3 km and then turn right (again following the signs) for 750 m and guests will arrive at the hotel.

Hotel Rocha Hotel Apartment in Praia Da Rocha, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 4 star hotel

Hotel description
The brand new hotel meets the requirements for an unforgetable holiday. Room service is available. Reception open 24 h all week round.

Location
The hotel is located on the main boulevard, near to shops, bars and restaurants. Separated from the beach by the main road. Public transport bus stop just opposite, near the Casino.

Room description
All junior suites are spacious with natural light, simply decorated in a modern and elegant style. They are equipped with twins or king size beds, individual air conditioning, 2 cable LCD's Television, direct dial phone to the exterior, internet, hairdryer, safe, kitchenett and mini bar.

Sport
One fresh water outdoor pool.

Additional Information
Hotel is self catereing. By paying a suplement buffet breakfast can be served. Other meals across the road at Jupiter Restaurant.

How to get to the hotel
From Faro International airport take the A22 and turn off when you see Portimão sign. Follow Praia da Rocha signs until you get to the Hotel on the main boulevard.

Hotel Roulette Tivoli 4 * Praia Rocha/ Lagos/ Carvoeiro in Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 4 star hotel

Hotel description
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Hotel Sagres Time Apartamentos in Sagres, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
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Hotel Santa Catarina in Praia Da Rocha, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
This newly opened beach hotel has a friendly and family-oriented atmosphere and comprises a total of 69 rooms, of which 6 are suites, spread over 6 floors. The air-conditioned establishment features a typical Algarvian-style restaurant where guests can try the local specialities. Guests may also take advantage of the lobby area with its 24-hour reception, hotel safe, 3 lifts, and WLAN access point and there is parking available for those arriving by car.

Location
The hotel is located in the south of Portugal, in the centre of Praia da Rocha, about 50 metres from the sandy beach. In the immediate vicinity guests will find plenty of entertainment venues and night spots as well as a bus stop, and there are shops within a 10-minute drive. Within a radius of 40 km guests will discover countless opportunities for entertaining days out such as Zoomarine, Crazy World and Slide & Splash. Vilamoura and Lisbon are 52 km and 290 km away respectively and it is 60 km to Faro International Airport.

Room description
All the rooms are equipped with a minibar, satellite TV, a direct dial telephone, a safe, a hairdryer and Internet access. They also come with an en suite bathroom, a king-size or double bed, individually adjustable air conditioning and heating and either a balcony or a terrace.

Sport
In front of the hotel guests will find a casino and those who prefer golf, will find the nearest golf courses around 15 km from the hotel in Penina or Morgado. Outings may also be arranged to places of historic interest and nearby cities such as Silves, Monchique or Castro Marim.

Additional Information
Guests may select their breakfast from a buffet and the midday and evening meals are available from a set menu.

Hotel Santa Eulalia in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 2 star hotel

Hotel description
The comfort, good value for money, excellent location, high quality service and the friendly and competent staff are some of this hotel's strongest points. Surrounded by rare beauty and decorated in an Arabian and Moorish style, this hotel is one of the pearls of Santa Eulália and the best choice for those who love the beach. This charming, fully air-conditioned hotel has a total of 24 rooms and amenities including a lobby area, hotel safe, breakfast room, WLAN access point and a laundry service.

Location
This family-friendly beach resort is located in Santa Eulália, near to the city of Albufeira. Located in a quiet and well-known area it is just 450 metres away from Santa Eulália beach. The famous Oura strip with numerous restaurants, bars and discos, shops and a tourist information point is just 2.5 km from the hotel. Albufeira bullfighting arena, which presents bullfight shows all year round, is also very close to the strip. The marina is just 7 km away, and links to the nearest public transport networks are just 1 km from the resort. The nearest airport is Faro, approximately 40 km away.

Room description
The pleasant rooms are distributed in doubles and twins, all with a private bathroom with shower and bath tub, satellite TV, individually regulated air conditioning and a direct dial telephone. Some have a private balcony and soundproof walls on request.

Sport
Salgados Golf Course, the best option for golf lovers in Albufeira, is located just 19 km from the hotel.

Additional Information
The hotel serves a buffet breakfast and other light meals.

How to get to the hotel
From outside the Algarve, follow the A1 (from Lisbon) or the main loop road and follow signposts to Albufeira. Once in Albufeira follow signs to the city centre and then to Santa Eulália. After signs for Santa Eulália, continue for 200 metres and the hotel is on the left-hand side (the flags should be visible). From the Algarve or the airport follow national road 125 or the A22 in the direction of Albufeira. Follow the directions above once in Albufeira.

Hotel Santa Eulália Suite Hotel & Spa in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
Built in 1994 and renovated in 2007, this hotel offers a total of 129 apartments spread over 5 floors. The hotel has a pleasant air-conditioned lobby with a 24-hour reception desk, a currency exchange facility, 4 lifts, a bar, a snack-bar and a private car park. The hotel also has a large 600-m² garden.

Location
This large apartment complex is located around 650 m from the nearest sandy beach. A good selection of shops, restaurants, bars, pubs and links to the public transport network are just a stone's throw away. Several nightclubs are located within 2 km of the apartment complex. The centre of Albufeiras is situated only 2 km away.

Room description
The en suite apartments are comfortably furnished and fitted with a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a kitchenette, a fridge, a microwave, air conditioning, a separate lounge area, a balcony and a safe.

Sport
The hotel offers a swimming pool, a heated swimming pool (from November to March) a pool snack bar, sun loungers and parasols. Sun loungers and parasols are also on offer on the beach. An entertainment programme for adults rounds off the hotel's offerings.

Hotel Santa Maria in Faro, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
Its modern style, value for money, excellent location, high quality service, friendly and qualified staff and comfortable accommodation are some of many good reasons to visit this city hotel, which has a total of 60 rooms. In addition to a lobby with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, lift access and a hotel safe, facilities available to guests at this hotel include a café, restaurant, TV lounge, conference facilities and Internet access. Guests can also take advantage of room and laundry services (the latter for a fee).

Location
This hotel is set in the city centre of Faro, the capital of the Algarve. Its excellent location allows guests to visit Santo António Street, the main commercial area. Shopping venues and good, typical Portuguese restaurants are just 100 metres away. 200 metres away guests can catch the touristic train in the Manuel Bívar garden and take a look at the beautiful city of Faro, or visit the marina or the maritime museum, both next to the garden. For night owls, the main street of bars and discos is just 300 metres away from the hotel. The well-known Municipal Theatre is about 3 km away and the main shopping venue, Forum Algarve, is quite near to the theatre. Faro Airport is some 5 km from the hotel.

Room description
The hotel has 60 comfortable rooms, including a suite and a room with wheelchair access. All rooms feature a private bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer. Furthermore they are equipped with such amenities as a satellite TV, minibar, air conditioning and a telephone with direct dial. A private safe and soundproofing are further standard features. A balcony with a view of Ria Formosa is available on request. Other services incur additional fees.

Additional Information
The hotel serves a buffet breakfast, included in price, in the breakfast room. Lunch and dinner are served from a menu or à la carte in the classic Santa Maria restaurant with international or typical, traditional flavours.

How to get to the hotel
From Faro International Airport or from outside Faro, take the 125 road to Faro (5 km). Once you arrive in the city follow directions to the centre (centro), and when you see the Marina on your right, turn left at the roundabout and take the street by the hotel Faro (on the right-side). Go straight ahead until you face an old building named ?Monet Oblectando'. Turn right and the hotel is just about 200 metres on the right-hand side of the street.

Hotel Sao Sebastiao in Boliqueime, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
This modern hotel was built in 2005 and offers guests a peaceful and familiar atmosphere with 24 rooms on 2 floors. This air-conditioned establishment includes a foyer with a reception desk manned around the clock, a hotel safe and lift access. In addition, it is equipped with a bar, a games room and a TV lounge, as well as an inner courtyard. Guests may also make use of the laundry services or the bicycle rental service for an additional fee. In addition, those arriving by car may make use of the car park and garage. The hotel is disability-friendly.

Remarks
Car hire is recommended.

Location
This family friendly hotel is located in the heart of the Algarve, in Boliqueime. The centre is only a few metres away. The old town of Albufeira is just 10 km, and Vilamoura 6 km from the hotel. Bars and restaurants are within 200 m. Falésia beach is a 10-minute drive away. Faro Airport is around 25 km from the hotel.

Room description
The rooms all come with an en suite bathroom, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone, Internet connection, satellite/ cable TV, a minibar, twin beds or doble bed (need to ask) and individually adjustable air conditioning and heating. In addition, guests are able to take advantage of the alarm call service and there are rooms for non-smokers and disabled guests.

Sport
Further leisure facilities include a promenade and an outdoor pool, with sun loungers and parasols. Sun loungers and parasols are also available on the beach, laid out and ready for use (on payment of an additional fee). Vilamoura casino lies around 7 km away. The golf course is around 5 km from the hotel.

Additional Information
Breakfast is available to guests each morning. Bar open all day

Hotel Senhora da Rocha in Porches, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
This charming hotel was renovated in 2000 is surrounded by a well-tended garden. It is spread over 3 floors and comprises 30 rooms of which 1 is an elegant suite. Guests are offered stunning interiors, fittings and services of the highest standard. Guests are welcomed in an inviting entrance hall with a 24-hour reception, a lift, a currency exchange counter and safes. Facilities include a games room, a bicycle cellar and a cosy bar In addition, a laundry service is also offered and parking is available outside the hotel.

Remarks
Check in until 18.00 HRS. In case you need to check in later than 18.00 Hrs please inform through e-mail: albergaria.rocha@mail.telepac.pt or Telephone +351 282 315 752. Thank you.

Location
This attractive hotel lies directly by a fine sand beach in the beautiful resort Porches. The immediate vicinity offers guests restaurants, bars, shops and a bus stop. The town centre is about 2.5 km away, whilst the closest airport is some 44 km from the hotel.

Room description
All the rooms are modern and tastefully designed. They all comprise a spacious bathroom with a bath, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, air conditioning (centrally regulated) and a hire safe. Further fittings include a cosy double-size bed.

Sport
It is possible to play table billiards.

Hotel Senhora Da Rocha (One Bedroom) in Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
Facilities include: 3 swimming pools, 3 tennis courts, a restaurant, a snack bar, bar, supermarket and playground. Recommended. DDS 05/08

Location
This charming complex of semi detached apartments is located in Porches, 3 km away from Armacao da Pera and 15 minutes ride to Portimao. The 8 hectares resort has a privileged location in top of a cliff with direct access to the beach which is rather private area due to the only entrance being through the complex. Amazing views over the Atlantic and overlooking the coast.

Room description
All the apartments are medium in size with fire place or heaters for the winter. The apartments has coffee making facilities, fully equipped kitchen and private bathrooms. Most of the apartments have a balcony or terrace.

Hotel lobby
Medium style leading to a sitting area. Here you will find public phones and activities that you might want to book directly.

Hotel restaurant
Serves traditional and international dishes.

Hotel Sereia da Oura in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
This family-friendly apartment hotel comprises 3 levels with a total of 28 apartments. Facilities on offer to guests include a lobby area, a hotel safe and a spacious private car park.

Remarks
Reception is open from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm weekdays. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays from November until April. The pool bar is only open from May until October. Guests arriving after 7:00 pm are advised to please inform the complex in advance at the number 00351962739699 or by email to martasereiadaoura@hotmail.com. Check-in is between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Check-out is until 11:00 am. Pets are not allowed.

Location
The apartments enjoy a good location, close to the main tourist avenue in Oura with many bars, shops and restaurants. The complex is set in a quiet area with several beaches nearby and is 800 m from Oura Beach, 600 m from Forte S. João Beach and 900 m from Aveiros Beach. Guests will find a supermarket 250 m away, and a taxi rank and links to the public transport network are 200 from the hotel. It is a 20-minute walk to Albufeira Old Town. The railway station is 10 km away in Ferreiras, and Faro Airport is around 35 km away.

Room description
The accommodation includes studios and 1-bedroom apartments. The studios sleep 2 adults and the 1-bedroom apartments sleep 4 adults. All 1-bedroom apartments come with a kitchen equipped with a fridge, freezer, electric stove, oven, toaster, coffee machine, washing machine, a bathroom with shower and bathtub and a living room with a double sofa bed. The studios offer similar facilities (but do not feature an oven or washing machine). Instead of a separate bedroom, the studios are equipped with 2 double sofa beds in the living room. Furthermore, satellite/cable TV, a safe and either a balcony or terrace feature as standard. The rooms are cleaned daily from Monday to Friday.

Sport
The complex features an open air swimming pool with sun loungers and parasols and a pool bar. The nearest golf course is a 10-minute drive away in Salgados.

How to get to the hotel
Faro Airport is 35 km away or 40 minutes by car accessible via a motorway. Guests can either rent a car or take a taxi.

Hotel Sheraton Algarve Hotel in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 5 star hotel

Hotel description
This family-friendly hotel was built in 1992 and has 215 double rooms. Guests are offered a splendid lobby with a reception manned around the clock, a safe, lifts, a currency exchange desk, a games room, TV room and a function/conference room with Internet access. There is also a cosy hotel bar, a café, a newspaper stand, a shop, a supermarket, a hairdresser and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with a non-smoking area and highchairs for younger guests. Room and laundry services are at guests' disposal and there is a doctor on call. Outside the hotel there is a playground, tennis academy and a kids' club. The brand new Pine Cliffs Residence apartments are located 10 minutes' walking distance from the hotel main building, along the resort's stunning Pine Cliffs Golf Course. Alternatively a resort train is available for guests to move around within the resort. Those arriving by car may use the parking facilities.

Remarks
Kindly note that with immediate effect the hotel does not provide blankets, bumpers or pillows with the cribs. Guests must bring their own.

Location
This luxurious hotel is located in a 70-hectare park area with a river and a fountain. It is situated in a peaceful location overlooking the spectacular rocky landscape between Vilamoura and Albufeira, with stunning views out over the sea. The fine sand beach of Praia da Falésia can easily be reached with a lift and down a flight of stairs. There are plenty of shops and restaurants in the neighbourhood. The nearest airport is 40 minutes away, Olhos de Agua is 3 km away and Albufeira and Vilamoura are around 8 km from the hotel.

Room description
All of the hotel rooms are furnished in a modern style and come fitted with a luxury bathroom with various amenities, including a hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers. All hotel rooms additionally come equipped with a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, Internet access, a minibar, a fridge, a safe, air conditioning and central heating. Luxury Suites (Bi-level), formerly known as Duplex Suites, include bedroom and bathroom on the first floor and a sitting area and guest bathroom on the ground floor. All rooms also include a balcony as standard. The baby cribs are provided upon request (free or at a charge).

Sport
The main feature of the hotel is the wonderful 9-hole golf course, bordering the hotel grounds. Guests are offered a pool with children's paddling area, a pool bar, sun loungers, parasols, water aerobics, an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a sauna and a massage service. Sport activities include tennis, table tennis, aerobics, a gym, archery, basketball, billiards/snooker, minigolf and a seasonal entertainment programme. Guests also have the opportunity to enjoy banana boating, water skiing, windsurfing, sailing and catamaran boating. On the beach sun loungers and parasols are both available.

Additional Information
A fine buffet is on offer at breakfast and in the evenings. At lunch and at dinner there is also an à la carte option. In addition, the hotel caters for guests with special dietary requirements.

How to get to the hotel
Departing from Faro, take the main road EN 125, following the signs to Portimão. Take the Highway IP1 - Via do Infante and take the Boliqueime exit. At the traffic lights in Boliqueime, take a right and follow E.N.125 until the traffic lights. Then turn left and follow the road to the roundabout, drive straight ahead and follow the signs to the resort.

Hotel Silchoro Apartamentos Turisticos in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
Family and friendly accommodation and attentive service await guests at this holiday resort.

Location
It is located at montechoro 400 m from the strip, 1,5 km from the beach, 3 km from the old town Albufeira center and 50 m from the public bus stop.

Room description
All rooms have a very good atmosphere and equiped with kitchenett, fridge, kettle, microwaves and balcony.

Sport
There is evening entertainment barbeque and karaoke also 2 swimming pool, tennis court, football field an playground room.

Additional Information
The breakfast is offered and la carte menu.

How to get to the hotel
From Faro airport you take the A22 road direction of Albufeira and the direction to Montechoro.

Hotel Sol e Mar in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 4 star hotel

Hotel description
This charming and air-conditioned hotel was built in 1965 and renovated in 1999. It offers a total of 6 floors and 74 double rooms. Guests arrive in a large lobby with lifts, a reception desk manned around the clock, a safe, a currency exchange desk, a games room, a TV room and public Internet access. There is also a cosy café, a bar and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with highchairs available for younger guests. Room and laundry services are at guests' disposal.

Location
This hotel is superbly located, right by a long sandy beach at the heart of Albufeira. The beach and the lively promenade are reached with the lift. In only a few minutes, guests will arrive in a pedestrianised area with an abundance of shops and entertainment venues.

Room description
The comfortable rooms are equipped with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. They also come with a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a sitting area, Internet access, a fridge, individually adjustable air conditioning and central heating, a balcony or terrace with a sea views, and a safe.

Sport
Guests may take advantage of the indoor swimming pool. It is also possible to play billiards and golf or enjoy the entertainment programme.

Additional Information
There is a fine buffet available at breakfast and in the evenings. Lunch is served à la carte or from the set menu. Special dishes are also offered to guests.

Hotel Solaqua in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 4 star hotel

Hotel description
This hotel features 120 air-conditioned apartments (61 one bed apartments and 59 studios) decorated simply in light colours with bright fabrics and light oak furnishings. Patio doors leas to furnished balconies overlooking the city centre and the pool areas.

Location
It is placed at centre Albufeira and walking distance from the old town and the strip.

Room description
In-room amenities include LCD satellite TV, safes and fully equipped kitchenette with dining areas. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hairdryer.

Additional Information
This hotel is a self catered product, but the kitchennete of the appartment is prepared to any meal being made by the client as in the surroundings the clients can explore and find several restaurants with tremendous quality.

Hotel Solar de Mos in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 4 star hotel

Hotel description
The building was constructed on a main road in 1997 and consists of a total of 15 double rooms on 2 floors. Guests are offered a beautiful large garden and pool area (500 m²), a roof terrace with a charming panoramic view, a spacious lobby with safes, lifts, a currency exchange counter and a 24-hour reception. In addition, there is a TV room and lounge, a café, a cosy bar and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with separate non-smoking area. Guests may also make use of the hotel's laundry service and the public Internet terminal. In addition, the hotel has its own car park and offers a bicycle rental service.

Location
This hotel is superbly located directly in the tourist area, approximately 1 km from the sandy beach of Porto de Mós. The centre of Lagos with numerous shopping and entertainment venues is only 3 km away. Convenient public transport links are easily reached; a bus stop is situated approximately 300 m from the hotel.

Room description
The impeccable rooms include a tiled bathroom with shower, a hairdryer, a telephone, satellite/ cable TV and Internet access. Moreover, they have individually regulated air conditioning and heating, a hire safe and a balcony or terrace.

Sport
In the grounds, guests will find a freshwater swimming pool, children's pools, a snack bar and a sun terrace with parasols and loungers (additional fees apply). The nearest golf course is located about 4 km from the hotel.

Additional Information
A breakfast buffet is available every morning. In the evenings guests may select dishes from an à la carte menu.

How to get to the hotel
Driving in the motorway direction Lagos till the end. Going direction, Lagos center till the 1st traffic lights and turn right. Going till the end of the street and turn again right, Solar the Mós is located 150 m ahead on the left side.

Hotel Solar de Sao Joao in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
The hotel consists of a 2-storey main building and an annexe building with 12 bungalows with their own garden as well as a total of 75 newly renovated apartments. There is a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a safe and a lift (in line with current EU regulations). The complex is well equipped with a café, bar, breakfast room, Internet access and Wireless Internet access (fees apply). In addition, there is a laundry service as well as a 1200 m² tropical garden. A bike rental service is also available. Free public Parking is available on site.

Remarks
A damage/security deposit is required when checking in.

Location
This apartment complex is located next to the strip at the heart of the tourist centre, approximately 10 minutes from the divine bay of Praia da Oura. There is an abundance of shops, restaurants and bars in the immediate vicinity and it is a short distance to the nearest nightclub. The nearest links to the public transport network are also close to the hotel, roughly 1.5 km away.

Room description
The appealing apartments are fitted with an en suite bathroom, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio and central heating. Other standard features of the rooms include a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and tea/coffee maker, a safe as well as a lounge area with a balcony or terrace.

Sport
The hotel has 2 outdoor pools with a separate children's paddling area, a poolside snack bar, sun loungers and parasols. A tennis court, pool table and golf (course around 2 km away) are other options for sport enthusiasts.

Additional Information
Breakfast is available to guests each morning. Other delicious light meals and drinks are available throughout the day.

How to get to the hotel
From the airport, drive approximately 3 km until reaching a fly over. Bear left and follow the IP1 to Portimão. Exit at Albufeira. At the roundabout in Albufeira turn left, always keeping on the same road. First pass the roundabout with the watches and then the roundabout with the worms. At the 3rd roundabout with globes, turn right. Take the first turn again on the right and after 500 metres take the 1st turn left. There is a laundrette on the right-hand side.

Hotel Soldoiro in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
This complex offers a total of 90 apartments spread over a 4-storey main building and a 6-storey annexe block. Facilities on the apartment complex include a foyer with a safe, a currency exchange facility and a café. In addition there is a bar, a pub, a TV room. There is Internet access and those arriving by car may take advantage of the hotel's car park.

Location
This apartment complex is located in Albufeira's leisure district, within 150 m of the nearest beach. Links to the public transport network, shopping venues, bars, restaurants and nightclubs are all to be found in the immediate vicinity. Due to the position of this complex on a hill, access is gained via a flight of steps, making it unsuitable for those who are less mobile.

Room description
All of the comfortable apartments come with an en suite bathroom, a direct dial telephone (deposit required), satellite/ cable TV, Internet access, a kitchenette, tiling, a hire safe and a lounge area.

Sport
Various facilities are available to guests including a swimming pool with snack bar, sun loungers, parasols, a sauna and a steam room (additional fees payable for certain amenities). Guests have the opportunity to play a round of billiards (additional charge). The nearest golf course lies some 5 km away.

Hotel Solferias in Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
This beach Aparthotel consists of 61 apartments on 4 floors. The facilities include outdoor swimming pool with separate area for children, tennis court, Internet acess, air conditioning, lobby with a 24 h reception, currency exchange desk, lift, café, TV room, car park and children's playground. Babysitter service is also available. The hotel has a spacious garden. In summer the hotel offers private transport, operating the Solférias/ Carvoeiro Beach and Paraíso Beach/ Solférias route, 3 times a day, from Monday to Friday. In Winter the transportation is on request.

Location
This apartment hotel is centrally located near to the main tourist attractions. It is 1,2 kilometre to the sea, the beach, an abundance of shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, nightclubs and the public transport network.

Room description
The pleasant en suite apartments are furnished in a Mediterranean style a contain a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a minibar, a fridge, a double bed, air conditioning, central heating, a safe and a balcony or a terrace.

Sport
The hotel possesses its own swimming pool, a poolside snack bar, deck chairs, parasols and tennis courts. There are 2 golf courses in close proximity. Deck chairs and parasols are available on the partially stony beach. A seasonal entertainment programme rounds off the hotel's varied offerings.

Additional Information
Breakfast continental available every morning.

How to get to the hotel
Quick way from Faro to Solferias, direction of Portimão(always motorway), before Portimão, turn out of the motorway to Lagoa, go to direction of Carvoeiro, after the 2nd traffic lights turn right to Carvoeiro, 4km after Lagoa is a Petrol station called "CEPSA", 200meters after this, turn right up the hill for another 400meters, the Hotel is on the left side.

Hotel Sollagos Studios in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
This small, family-run apartment complex comprises 18 studios. Whether guests are looking for a relaxing holiday by the pool or the chance to explore the surrounding area, this complex is an excellent place to stay. Facilities include a reception hall, free wireless internet access in rooms and public areas and a car park (parking fees apply). Currency exchange facilities are offered as well.

Remarks
Reception is open Monday to Friday, holidays excluded, 10 am to 12 noon and 6 to 7 pm. Guests arriving outside of these hours are kindly requested to advise the establishment of their estimated arrival time by calling the 24-hour contact phone: (351) 917824881.

Location
The complex is situated in a privileged location close to 2 beaches. From here, guests can enjoy excellent walks along the scenic cliffs of Ponta da Piedade (2 km), as well as easy access to the Dona Ana and Pinhão beaches (800 m). Lagos town centre is a 20-minute walk away, and the train station can be reached in about 30 minutes on foot. Buses transport guests from the complex to Lagos centre and local beaches. The bus stop is 150 metres from the apartments.

Room description
The complex provides spacious, airy studios with pleasant furnishings. Each studio is suitable for 2 people and features a separate kitchen with mini-fridge, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities. Each unit also comes with a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Other amenities include a TV set, ironing set, individually regulated heating, a safety deposit box and a balcony or terrace.

Sport
The complex includes an outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace with loungers and parasols. For golfers, the Boavista course can be reached in about 5 minutes by car.

How to get to the hotel
Approaching Lagos on the A22 motorway, take exit 1 signposted Lagos Oeste - Vila do Bispo. Follow the road until the next roundabout, and take a left there. After 600 m, there will be another roundabout. Go straight through, and after 500 m there will be a set of traffic lights. Go straight on again. After 900 m, there will be yet another roundabout. Take a right. At next roundabout, take a left. The street on which the hotel is located is just 50 m down the road from there.

Hotel Squash Club in Praia Da Rocha, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
Further information about this hotel will be available shortly

Hotel St Eulalia Beach Club (Promo) in Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
This complex is ideal for families and enjoys a good location. From Faro airport, take the EN 125 national road and follow the signs to Albufeira. DDS 03/09.

Location
This complex is ideally located in the most lively area of Albufeira, the area of Sao Joao, with its lively bars and restaurants. Santa Eulalia beach and Oura beach are within walking distance.

Room description
The apartments are simply but attractively furnished. The studios are suitable for 2 adults and 1 child, whistle the one bedroom apartments can accommodate up to 3 adults. All are very spacious and have private facilities including kitchenette, television, telephone and air conditioning. Mostly with balconies.

Hotel lobby
There is a medium size lobby.

Hotel restaurant
The property does not have a restaurant but they do have a snack bar where one can enjoy the occasional night with Live Music or Karaoke.

Hotel Sta Eulalia Beach Club Suite Hotel & Spa in Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
This complex is ideal for families and enjoys a good location. From Faro airport, take the EN 125 national road and follow the signs to Albufeira. DDS 03/09

Location
This complex is ideally located in the most lively area of Albufeira, the area of Sao Joao, with its lively bars and restaurants. Santa Eulalia beach and Oura beach are within walking distance.

Room description
The apartments are simply but attractively furnished. The studios are suitable for 2 adults and 1 child, whistle the one bedroom apartments can accommodate up to 3 adults. All are very spacious and have private facilities including kitchenette, television, telephone and air conditioning. Mostly with balconies.

Hotel lobby
There is a medium size lobby.

Hotel restaurant
The property does not have a restaurant but they do have a snack bar where one can enjoy the occasional night with Live Music or Karaoke.

Hotel Stella Maris in Olhos D'agua - Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 4 star hotel

Hotel description
This Mediterranean-style apartment hotel has a total of 140 air-conditioned apartments (one of which is wheelchair accessible) over 4 floors as well as a terrace and a garden. Amongst the hotel's facilities count 3 outdoor swimming pools, one outdoor hot tub (summer only), a restaurant and takeaway restaurant, complimentary car garage, children's playground and daily cleaning service. Guests can also avail of WLAN Internet access for a fee.

Remarks
From November to April the hotel reserves the right to close some outdoor facilities without warning. Children under 12 years are not allowed use the outdoor whirlpool.

Location
This apartment hotel is located approximately 800 m from the unspoilt Falésia beach and about 8 km from the busy centre of Albufeira. The hotel is recommended to those seeking a quiet holiday destination. The tranquillity of the surrounding area with pines and a fresh sea breeze ensure this is a fabulous holiday destination. Inspiration knows no limits here. Faro International Airport is around 30 km away.

Room description
The 140 accommodation units are either studios/suites or 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with bathroom, hairdryer, direct dial telephone as well as satellite/cable TV. The units also feature a fully-equipped kitchen with an oven, tea and coffee making facilities, an ironing set, individually regulated air conditioning, a balcony or terrace area as well as a hire safe. Microwaves are available on request and WLAN Internet access is available for a fee. The studios accommodate up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children, the 1 bedroom apartments accommodate up to 4 persons and the 2 bedroom apartments up to 6 people.

Sport
The hotel grounds feature 3 swimming pools (2 for children, 1 for adults). There is also a broad range of sporting activities available, including a pitch suited to football and rugby training, a synthetic recaflex athletics track with 4 lanes, two tennis courts (for an additional fee), a gym, an international cross country track as well as a number of local golf courses.

Additional Information
Guests may help themselves to the daily breakfast buffet. Snacks and light meals are served throughout the day in the restaurant, while guests may dine from the à la carte menu or buffet in the evenings. Half-board stays may also be booked. In the summer season, the takeaway restaurant and a comfortable poolside bar with whirlpool area are opened.

How to get to the hotel
By car: On highway A22 exit in Albufeira. Drive towards Albufeira centre. In Albufeira, go east in the direction of Olhos d'Agua/Açoteias. Drive by Olhos d'Agua and follow signs to Açoteias and Falésia beach. Once in the Açoteias area, follow signs to Falésia beach and the blue signs for Stella Maris. The hotel is located beside a football field, 800 metres from Falésia beach. From the airport: Contact the hotel directly for airport transfer (up to 4 people, only approximately EUR 30). The journey time is around 30 minutes.

Hotel Suites Alba Resort in Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal

No star information

Hotel description
With a total of 50 Suites, this resort offers its guests all the services of a top 5-star hotel. There is the Ruby Bar located in the reception area and a restaurant with a Portuguese and Mediterranean-inspired menu. A wine cellar is also available. Additional facilities at this air-conditioned beach hotel include a lobby with a 24-hour reception service and a hotel safe. Further facilities include a TV room, car park and a kids club. For an additional fee, guests may enjoy room and laundry services, as well as the bike hire service.

Location
The coastline to the east of Praia do Carvoeiro is truly one of the Algarve's best-kept secrets. The hotel is located within this idyllic setting, on the cliff of Albandeira beach, less than 50 minutes from Faro airport. 10 minutes away by car in Carvoeiro, guests will find bars and clubs. Restaurants are located in the immediate vicinity.

Room description
The suites are immaculately furnished and decorated in soft Mediterranean tones, each with a fireplace, flat screen TV, DVD system and a beautifully designed bathroom with either a bath or shower and a hairdryer. Additional features include a direct dial telephone, Internet access, minibar, safe and individually regulated air conditioning. A butler service is also available. The rooms feature double or king-size beds, and all come with a balcony or terrace.

Sport
The outdoor pool has a magnificent view over the ocean. The heated indoor pool with water jets, the whirlpool and the gym all also have a panoramic view. There is also a pool for children, a poolside snack bar and sun loungers and parasols available to guests. The spa features various high-tech facilities and covers a range of therapies and treatments (for an additional fee). Separate saunas, hamman, steam rooms and sensation showers are provided for men and women. Fitness enthusiasts may make use of the gym. Club Albito, a kid's club, caters for children from 4 to 12 years during their school holidays.

Additional Information
A breakfast buffet is provided each day, and lunch and dinner are provided à la carte.

How to get to the hotel
From Faro airport on the A22 motorway (recommended), follow the road in the direction of Portimão until reaching Alcantarilha and exit the motorway. At the roundabout continue to Portimão/Lagoa on the road EN 125. Pass by Porches until reaching the International School of the Algarve (approximately 6 km), pass the traffic lights and continue to Caramujeira and praia da Marinha (do a U-turn back and turn right to Caramujeira). Pass the roundabout and follow directions to Albandeira. Follow the road in the direction of the coast (2 km). The resort is on the right-hand side. By the EN 125 leave Faro in the direction of Portimão. Pass by Alcantarilha, Porches, until reaching the International School of the Algarve (approximately 60 km). At 2nd traffic lights by the school do a U-turn back, turning right in the direction of Caramujeira and praia da Marinha. From here follow above directions.

Hotel Terrace Club in Alporchinhos - Porches, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
Built in 1990 and renovated in 2004, the hotel complex has apartment buildings, each with 4 floors without a lift. The facilities include a 16-hour reception desk with a comfortable area, a hire safe, telephone, satellite TV, individual heating and kitchenette. The hotel also offers guests a coffee shop, restaurant and bar. In addition, the hotel features Internet access and laundry service.

Remarks
It provides a reception service from 8:00 am until midnight (16 hours), with cleaning 4 times a week, and a change of towels and linen once a week. Check-in is after 3 pm, and check-out is up until 11 am. Pets are not allowed.

Location
It is situated in the quiet area of Alporchinhos, just 350 m from the picturesque beach of Nossa Senhora da Rocha and 2.5 km from the famous beach of Armação de Pêra. Public transport links are 300 m away, it is 700 m to the nearest supermarket and the nearest restaurants, bars and pubs are 2.5 km away. It is 50 km to the airport of Faro.

Room description
All apartments have kitchenette, fridge, individual heating, a rental safe and direct telephone.

Sport
Outdoor swimming pool for adults and children, snooker and playground.

Additional Information
In the hotel's restaurant guests can choose from either hot or cold food, and if they prefer, they can use the take-away service. Continental breakfast comes in buffet form, as do lunch and dinner.

How to get to the hotel
After the airport travel in the direction of the A22 (Via Do Infante Lagos-Portimão). After about 40 km travel in the direction of Alcantarilha / Armação De Pêra. There will be a roundabout, go through it in the direction of Portimão, on National Road (EN125). After about 5 km there is another roundabout, after this turn to Porches/Armação De Pêra/Senhora Da Rocha. After about 2 km there is a petrol station (CEPSA) on the left side, after this turn right. Finally turn on the 3rd left and there will be a sign for the apartments. (Reception is in Block 4).

Hotel The Lake Resort in Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 5 star hotel

Hotel description
This luxurious air-conditioned club resort consists of a hotel and several well-equipped apartment buildings. Established in the year 2005, the complex comprises a total of 192 rooms, of which nine are elegant suites, set over four floors. Facilities on offer at this hotel include an extensive garden landscape, a terrace, a foyer with lifts, safe, and 24-hour reception, as well as a TV room, a games room, a breakfast room, a range of shops, a hairdressing salon, and a cosy bar. Culinary options moreover include a restaurant serving Asian and Mediterranean cuisine, a grill restaurant on the lake and a beach restaurant (open March to October). Younger guests may let off steam in the play area or in the kid's club (charges apply, children between 4 and 12 years, open during holidays). A range of conference and meeting rooms as well as an Internet terminal with W-LAN access are available for guests arriving on business. The hotel also offers bicycle hire and storage, while room and laundry services as well as medical facilities complete the offerings. There are parking spaces and a garage available for those arriving by car.

Location
This comfortably appointed luxury hotel is located in the heart of Vilamoura, directly beside the marina and about 200 m from the hotel's private stretch of sand as Praia da Fálesia. The Lake Park (c. 300 m) and a beautiful lake (200 m) provide some variety, while the town centre may be reached within 15 minutes on foot (c. 1.5 km). A range of boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and an international casino are all located in the vicinity of the hotel. Faro airport is 22 km away, while it is some 260 km to Lisbon airport.

Room description
The elegantly appointed and disability-friendly rooms all come with a spacious en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, an Internet connection, adjustable air conditioning, a minibar, a double bed, a hire safe, and a balcony or terrace. The apartments sleeping up to 4 additionally feature an integrated living room/ bedroom, a separate bedroom, and a kitchenette (with microwave oven, oven, and dishwasher). Apartments for up to 6 include two separate bedrooms and two bathrooms. Room cleaning and change of bedclothes and towels is carried out daily.

Sport
There are two swimming pools (one heated), a poolside snack bar, and a sun terrace with loungers and parasols laid out ready for use in the well-kept outdoor complex of the hotel. Guests may also take advantage of the indoor pool and a range of spa and massage services (charges apply) including a solarium. Further possibilities include aerobics and water aerobics, canoeing, cycling, tennis, table tennis, basketball, handball, and billiards. Sports enthusiasts may tray a workout in the gym, while a daily entertainment programme provides amusement and variety for young and old alike.

Additional Information
Guests are invited to serve themselves from the breakfast buffet. At lunchtime and in the evenings, guests may select dishes from the set menu or choose the à la carte option. It is possible to book either a half board or a full board stay.

Hotel Tivoli Carvoeiro in Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 4 star hotel

Hotel description
Renovated in 2003, the hotel offers a total of 293 rooms spread over 6 floors, of which 4 are suites. The hotel offers a large, peaceful garden. The hotel has a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a currency exchange desk and 5 lifts. Additional facilities include a newspaper stand, a bar, a games room and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with a separate non-smoking area and highchairs for children. In addition there is a conference room, WLAN Internet access, room service, a laundry service, medical assistance as well as a bicycle storage facility, a car park, a kids club and a children's playground.

Location
This stylish hotel is situated on a cliff, overlooking the sea, with a magnificent view over the bay. The hotel is built in a traditional Algarve style, with a Moorish influence. The centre of Carvoeiro is only about 1 km away and is easily and quickly reached with the hotel bus, which runs 2 to 3 times per day. Hotel-owned Vale do Covo bay is found 50 metres away (accessed down a flight of stairs that is restricted at high tide). Further beaches are located only 900 metres away. Scores of shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, discos and clubs are just 80 metres from the hotel. Faro airport is located around 50 km away.

Room description
The comfortable rooms come with an en suite bathroom, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, radio, minibar, tea/coffee maker, central heating, air conditioning and a safe.

Sport
Guests are offered use of the pool with a children's pool, a poolside snack bar, sun loungers and parasols as well as a Jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room and a massage service (additional fees apply). Sports enthusiasts will be able to take advantage of the gym, archery, basketball, billiards as well as tennis, table tennis and minigolf. In addition, it offers an entertainment programme. The nearest golf course is located 15 km away.

Additional Information
Guests are offered a buffet each morning, midday and evening. At lunchtime and in the evenings, guests may also choose to select dishes from the set menu, or take the à la carte option. Special dietary requirements may be accommodated, including the availability of low-fat options.

How to get to the hotel
On leaving Faro Airport, take the road that will join the E.N.125 and follow the blue signs to the highway IP 1 - Via do Infante, direction PORTIMÃO /LISBOA. Follow the IP 1, direction PORTIMÃO/ALBUFEIRA/LISBOA and maintain the direction PORTIMÃO until the exit for LAGOA SUL/CARVOEIRO. You will merge onto the main road EN125 again, now direction LAGOA/FARO. Than you will pass the 1st traffic lights (roundabout), keep straight and on the 2nd traffic lights (roundabout again) turn right to CARVOEIRO. After 300 mts there is a sign for the Carvoeiro Golf Club to the right, don't turn there, and keep straight on, for about 5 km, leaving on your right hand side the Intermarché Supermarket and Cepsa petrol station. As soon as you arrive at the main square of CARVOEIRO, turn left and go uphill to the top of the road. The Tivoli Almansor is on your right, 1 km ahead. Distances: Faro Airport - 55 Km. Lisbon - 250 Km (IP2 Lisbon - Algarve entering the IP 1 Via do Infante at Albugeira crossing and following directions as above). Seville - 260 Km (IP 1 Via do Infante from Vila Real de Santo António, following other directions).

Hotel Tivoli Lagos in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 4 star hotel

Hotel description
Built in 1967 and renovated in 2003, the hotel has 324 rooms, including 313 doubles and 11 suites, on 5 floors and lies with the hotel's large gardens. The hotel's facilities include a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a currency exchange desk, a cloakroom, a lift, a kiosk, a number of shops, a bar and a café. Further facilities include a TV room and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with a separate non-smoking area and highchairs for infants. Business guests are offered a conference room and Internet access. Younger guests may let off steam in the kids club or the games room. Guests may park their cars in the car park or the garage. A room and laundry service is also available.

Location
This city hotel is located at the hearts of the old and picturesque tourist area of Lagos. Countless bars, cafés, nightclubs and restaurants are located in the immediate vicinity. Convenient public transport links may be found within 200 metres of the hotel. The nearest beach, ""Meia Praia"" is 2 km away and Faro airport is around 80 km from the hotel.

Room description
The rooms are equipped with en suite bathroom facilities, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, Internet access, radio, minibar, coffee maker, central heating, air conditioning, a balcony and a safe.

Sport
Guests may take advantage of the indoor swimming pool, the outdoor pool, children's pool, the snack bar, sun loungers, sunshades, a Jacuzzi, sauna and a steam room, which are all on offer. Sports enthusiasts are offered table tennis, billiards and a gym. There is also a seasonal entertainment programme available. The nearest golf course is 3 km from the hotel.

Additional Information
Guests are offered breakfast and dinner in the form of a buffet. There is an à la carte menu offered at lunch and a set menu available at dinner. In addition, the hotel also caters for guests with special dietary requirements.

Hotel Tivoli Marina Portimão in Praia Da Rocha, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 4 star hotel

Hotel description
This air-conditioned hotel comprises a main building and an annexe block, both of which have 2 floors and a total of 196 rooms. There is a lobby and 24-hour reception. Within the hotel one can find a bar and 2 restaurants with stunning views over the river. In addition, there is a conference room, a public Internet terminal (fees apply), room service, lift access, a car park and a garage. For an additional fee, guests can use the hotel laundry service.

Location
This modern hotel lies directly in Portimão's new yacht harbour. The sandy beach is just 300 m away and the centre of Praia da Rocha, with all its shops, restaurants, bars and pubs, lies approximately 500 m from the hotel. Links to the public transport network are to be found within 500 m. Faro is a 50-minute drive away and it is just 2 km to Portimao and 60 km to Faro Airport.

Room description
The modern rooms each have an en suite bathroom with hairdryer and feature a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, Internet access, a kitchenette and tea and coffee making facilities. They also include a minibar, an individually regulated air conditioning unit, a safe, a lounge and a balcony or terrace with views to the yacht harbour or swimming pool.

Sport
The beautiful gardens contain 2 saltwater swimming pools and a third pool can be found (in high season) next to the beach. The beach club, the beach pool bar and the hotel all combine into one, bringing with it entertainment, fashion shows, dancers and live DJ's. On the beach of Praia da Rocha water sports may be tried out (seasonal) on payment of an additional fee (e.g. kite surfing, windsurfing, jet skiing, parasailing, waterskiing). The swimming pool with children's swimming area in the hotel grounds has sun loungers and parasols. For an additional fee, guests can use the gym and receive massage treatments. Morgado/Álamos golf course is a 10-minute drive from the hotel.

Additional Information
In the Nikki Marina restaurant breakfast, lunch and dinner can be selected from a buffet, but there are also the à la carte or set menu options for lunch and dinner. The Pearl restaurant and Ultra lounge offer a five-star service with a trendy international menu, open for dinners and including DJs, dancers and a lot of entertainment.

How to get to the hotel
From Faro Airport: Take the road which joins the EN 125 and follow signs for the dual carriageway IP 1, Via do Infante, heading towards Portimão/Lisboa. Continue on the IP 1 towards Portimão/Albufeira/Lisboa then head towards Portimão (A 22) until the exit for Portimão. Head for Portimão Centro/Praia da Rocha, going through the Cardosas tunnel which joins the V6. Continue heading towards Praia da Rocha. Go straight across the 1st roundabout (Continente supermarket on your left), go straight across the 2nd roundabout and then on to the one which has a small fountain and is next to the sea. Turn left here and follow the signs to Marina de Portimão.

Hotel Tivoli Marina Vilamoura in Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 5 star hotel

Hotel description
The hotel was built in 1987 and completely renovated in 2002. It has 383 rooms on 10 floors, including 362 doubles and 21 suites. The hotel has a spacious landscaped garden with a pool, a stylish lobby with lifts and a lounge bar, safes, a currency exchange desk and a 24-hour reception. Additional facilities include a games room, a TV room, a hairdresser's salon, a newspaper stand, a shop, a welcoming bar and 2 air-conditioned restaurants with separate non-smoking areas and highchairs for infants. A conference room and Internet access are available for business guests. Additional services include a room and laundry service as well as medical assistance. The hotel has its own car park and garage for guests arriving by car as well as a kids' club and play area for younger guests.

Location
This elegant luxury hotel is ideally situated by the marina of Vilamoura and the kilometre-long Praia da Marina Beach. An abundance of shops and entertainment venues are located in the immediate vicinity. There is a golf course 1 km away and Faro airport is 24 km away.

Room description
The smart, en suite rooms are equipped with a hairdryer, a telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, Internet access, air conditioning, central heating and a safe.

Sport
The hotel has a pool with a children's area, a snack bar, sun loungers and parasols. In addition, it offers an indoor swimming pool, a gym and a spa centre with and massage service. Furthermore tennis (for an additional fee), table tennis, beach volleyball, snooker and golf are on offer. The hotel organises a diverse entertainment programme for young and older guests on a daily basis.

Additional Information
Guests may select their breakfast, lunch and evening meal from an ample buffet. At lunchtime and in the evening there is also a set menu or an à la carte option available. Special dietary requirements are catered for.

Hotel Tivoli Roulette 5* in Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 5 star hotel

Hotel description
Further information about this hotel will be available shortly

Hotel Tivoli Victoria & The Residences at Victoria in Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 5 star hotel

Hotel description
The air-conditioned hotel, with a panoramic view over the fairways of the new Victoria Golf Course, designed by the renowned architect Arnold Palmer, includes the 'Elements Spa' by Banyan Tree. In addition to the 280 rooms and 72 Suite Apartments(The Residences) there are also two restaurants, three bars, swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), as well as an area of 900 m² for meeting rooms including a ballroom with an area of approximately 600 m². Guests are welcomed in the lobby with 24-hour reception, lift access, a newspaper stand and currency exchange facilities. The hotel hairdressing salon provides for those wishing to treat themselves and those arriving by car may leave their vehicle in the car park. For an extra fee guests can take advantage of WLAN Internet access, both room and laundry services and the hotel garage.

Remarks
Arrivals at Tivoli Victoria please make your Check-in in the hotel Main Building. Arrivals at "The Residences at Victoria" please make your Check-In in the building adjoining Tivoli Victoria at the Private Reception.

Location
This elegant, new luxury property enjoys a privileged location overlooking the fairways of the new Victoria Golf Course, already considered to be one of the best golf courses in Europe. It lies approximately 3 km north of Vilamoura Marina, some 4 km from the sandy beach and Faro airport is 24 km away.

Room description
In addition to the standard rooms, the hotel also features a presidential suite, two executive suites and fourteen junior suites. All rooms have private bathrooms with a shower, bath and hairdryer. Other in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, radio, hifi, Internet access, a minibar and a safety deposit box, which all help to install a true sense of comfort and relaxation, as well as utter peace of mind. Tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and either a balcony or terrace also feature.

Sport
The hotel provides a stunning array of first-class leisure and entertainment facilities. As well as the indoor and outdoor swimming pools with children's swimming area, a poolside snack bar, sun loungers and parasols, guests will find fully equipped gym, offering the perfect place for a work-out before cooling off at the pool. For an extra fee guests can also indulge themselves at the spa, which features a sauna and steam room, as well as a wide range of massage and spa treatments. Thanks to the superb location of the hotel, guests can play a round or fine tune their swing within minutes from the residence. There are also parasols and sun loungers available for an extra fee at the nearby beach.

Additional Information
A buffet breakfast is served each morning and the hotel also offers both half and full board stays.

Hotel Topazio in Albufera, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
This beach hotel is air-conditioned and comprises a total of 76 lodgings, of which 30 are apartments. Among the facilities on offer are an entrance hall with 24-hour reception, a hotel safe and lift access. Guests can also make use of the on-site bar, TV room, restaurant as well as the laundry services. Topazio Hotel has an excellent location in Albufeira, next to the famous beaches and international golf courses. The different types of apartments uniquely decorated and fully equipped with kitchenette and bathroom, frige, microwave oven, coffee machine, air-conditioning, LCD, TV Satellite, direct dial telephone, safe and spacious balconies, offer a breathtaking and calming view.

Remarks
The reception desk is open 24 hours. The poolside bar is open during the summer, from midday until 18:00 h. Cots payable directly to reception.

Location
This city hotel is situated in Areias de S. João, 2,5 km from Albufeira with its various restaurants, bars, clubs and links to the local public transport network. It is 300 m from sandy Aveiros beach, where sun loungers and parasols are available for hire, and approximately 300 m away guests will find the commercial area of Praia da Oura with restaurants, bars and several shops. Faro airport is approximately 30 km from the hotel.

Room description
Each of the pleasant rooms comes with an en suite bathroom as well as a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV and a radio. The rooms also feature double beds, a safe, individually adjustable air conditioning and heating as well as a balcony.

Sport
There is an outdoor swimming pool on the hotel grounds, with a children's paddling section, a poolside snack bar and sun loungers and parasols laid out ready for use. Guests who like to keep active can play volleyball. There is a golf course a 30-minute drive away at Salgados.

Additional Information
The Topázio' restaurant serves breakfast and dinner in the form of a buffet. During the summer the poolside bar provides guests with light snacks and drinks from 12 till 6 pm.

How to get to the hotel
The hotel is 30 km from the Faro airport.

Hotel Torre Velha in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 2 star hotel

Hotel description
This charming hotel offers a total of 36 double rooms spread over 3 floors. Guests are offered use of a spacious foyer with lifts, a currency exchange desk, a TV room and a bicycle rental service. There is also a cosy hotel bar and an à la carte restaurant. Car parking facilities are available in front of the hotel.

Remarks
For late arrivals "check-in" have to ring the bell outside the reception entrance door.

Location
The hotel is located only around 500 m from the nearest beautiful sandy beach. The centre of Albufeira is only 4 km away where guests be able to explore an abundance of shops and entertainment venues. Public transport can be found around 200 m from the hotel.

Room description
The tastefully furnished rooms come with a tiled en suite bathroom, mini-fridge, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio, a safe and a balcony or terrace.

Sport
In the outdoor area there is an adequately sized swimming pool surrounded by a lovely and spacious terrace and offering sun loungers and parasols as well as a poolside snack bar. The nearest golf course lies around 3 km away.

Additional Information
A continental breakfast is available every morning. At lunchtime and in the evenings, guests may select dishes à la carte.

How to get to the hotel
From Faro Airport: follow the signs to Albufeira. Once in Albufeira, follow the signs for 'PRAIA DO CASTELO'. The hotel is located around 500 m before the Castelo Beach, on the left-hand side of the road. On the right-hand side of the road there is a sign for 'PRAIA DO EVARISTO'.

Hotel Tropical Sol in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 4 star hotel

Hotel description
This apartment complex was renovated in the year 2010 and comprises a total of a 5-storey main building and 74 apartments. Guests are welcomed in the foyer with 24-hour reception desk, a hotel safe, a currency exchange counter and lifts. In addition, a bar, a café, a restaurant, a games room and a TV room are also offered to guests for further entertainment.

Location
This attractive complex is located directly in Areiras de Sao Joao, in Albufeira. Its inviting atmosphere is ideal for a restorative family holiday under the Algarve sun. A bus service runs twice daily from the hotel to the beach, except at the weekends. Links to the public transport network lie about 200 m away. Shopping facilities, restaurants, bars and pubs are located within around 300 m away and the nearest nightclub is around 600 m from the complex. The beach can be reached within 1 km.

Room description
The welcoming apartments come with a bathroom, a hairdryer, satellite/cable TV, a direct dial telephone, a radio, tiling, a balcony or terrace, a fridge, a kitchenette, individually regulated air conditioning, a hire safe, a combined living room/bedroom and a separate bedroom.

Sport
In the grounds, there is a freshwater swimming pool, a snack bar and a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols laid out ready for use. Sports options include pool/snooker as well as tennis facilities. Within 7 km guests will find the nearest golf course.

Hotel Turial Park in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
This welcoming hotel offers 72 apartments with facilities including a lobby with a lift, 24-hour reception, a safe, a games room and a TV room. In addition, there is a homely bar, a Snack-Bar, a newspaper stand, ice-cream shop and several shops . There are car parking facilities located outside the hotel, ideal for guests arriving by car (fees apply). There is a public area without traffic. The hotel is 100m from the beach.

Remarks
Public area requalificated without traffic. The area is highly suitable for pedestrians and gives a clear view to the beach. Area for live shows and street animation for all visitors. In case you need a cot, you can pay this at the repection directly.

Location
This hotel is located in the animated center of Albufeira, with many restaurants, bars and shops only around 100 m from the fine sandy beach of Praia dos Pescadores. Oura and Gale beaches are around 3 km from the hotel. Portimao is roughly 35 km away, where guests will find further shopping and entertainment venues. Public transport departs from stops located near of the hotel.

Room description
The apartments are tastefully furnished and equipped with a lounge area and their own bathroom. In addition, they are fitted with a telephone, satelliteTV, a kitchenette, individual air conditioning and a safe(fee) (clients allocated in studios will have to use the safe in the reception). Hotel personnel clean the rooms 3 x week. T0 are equipped with sofa-beds and T1 are equipped with single beds.

Sport
The hotel offers guests 2 indoor pools(heated) for adults and children with sun loungers, a Health Club (fee) with: gym, sauna, jacuzi, steam bath and massage (pre booking-extra fee) . Also we have (fee):table tennis, pool table, darts and video games. There is an area for ocasionals live shows and entertainment for all visitors, near the Beer Corner Bar.

How to get to the hotel
From Faro Airport (about 45 minutes in total), Take Faro airport spur and join the westbound N125 towards Portimão. Follow the blue signs for the A22/IP1 motorway and head west towards Lisboa, Portimão and Albufeira. Leave at exit Albufeira. Follow the signs and at roundabout take east Albufeira (turn on the left). On the first traffic lights, turn on the right and follow the "Turial Park 400m" signs. Please note that there are traffic restrictions on Av.25 de Abril. It is permited to drive to the hotel for the checking and then to arrange with reception a parking in the garage (if available with fee), or take your car back to the public car park (fee).

Hotel Turiquintas in Porches - Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal

This hotel is a 3 star hotel

Hotel description
The complex offers 14 buildings, each with a total of 2 floors, and includes 80 apartments, studios and villas. Guests are offered a beautiful, large, 40,000-m² garden and pool area, a substantial lobby, a currency exchange desk and a 24-hour reception. Furthermore, there is a games room, a TV room, a supermarket, a café, a cosy bar and a splendid à la carte restaurant (with children's highchairs available). As an additional service the hotel offers its own in-house laundry service. There are car parking facilities, bicycle hire and a children's playground available for use.

Remarks
From November to March, the reception is opened from 9 am to 8 pm.

Location
This attractive resort complex is situated within 800 m from the beautiful sand beach and around 2 km from the lively city centre, which offers plenty of shopping and entertainment attractions. There are regular local bus links nearby (400 m), enabling easy access to other areas.

Room description
The welcoming and tastefully designed studios, apartments and villas include a bathroom, an integrated living room/bedroom (studios), a kitchen, a hire safe, a fridge and a balcony. The apartments and villas additionally include a separate bedroom.

Sport
There is a pool in the garden with a separate children's pool, a snack bar, as well as a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols. For an additional fee, guests may play a game of tennis, bocce or basketball. For guests' amusement the hotel organises an entertainment programme. The nearest golf course is located about 4 km from the complex.

Additional Information
During summer time (April to October) breakfast is available to guests each morning. At lunchtime and in the evenings, guests may select a set menu or choose from the à la carte options. In addition, the hotel caters for guests with special dietary requirements. It is possible to book a half-board stay.