Holiday villages and unusual accommodation Portugal

Set on a cliff overlooking the Praia da Falesia beach, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, the PortoBay Falésia hotel is a refined 4-star establishment in the Algarve town of Albufeira. It is 9 km from the Oceanico Old Course golf course. The hotel's sober rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, coffeemakers and balconies. Some offer ocean views. Suites also include a living room. Room service is also available. Parking and breakfast are free of charge. There are 2 restaurants, including 1 with a terrace serving Italian cuisine, a cocktail lounge and a snack bar next to the outdoor pool. The spa features an indoor pool, sauna and hammam. The hotel also boasts tennis courts and direct access to the beach.

The Pestana Vila Sol Golf & Resort is a 5-star hotel located in Vilamoura. It is 3.1 km from Aquashow Park, 6 km from Vilamoura Old Course golf course and Praia da Rocha Baixinha beach. The hotel's sober rooms offer views of the garden or golf course and are equipped with free Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TV and minibar. Suites feature a separate bedroom, and some have a whirlpool bath and living room with fireplace. There's also a golf school, a 27-hole course, a casual restaurant, a trendy bar, a terrace, a gym, a kids' club and an outdoor pool with aqua bar.

Set on a hill overlooking Ancão beach, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, the Formosa Park Apartment Hotel is a 4-star establishment in Almancil. This casual aparthotel offers simple 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with living areas, kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs and balconies or terraces. Some units offer ocean views. Wi-Fi is free, and room service is available. The hotel features a paneled bar and a relaxed restaurant with terrace, as well as an outdoor pool, children's playground and games room. A buffet breakfast is included in the rate, as is free parking. The establishment is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Encosta do Lago Resort Club is a 4-star hotel located in Almancil. It offers 88 apartments and 56 villas spread over 20 hectares, with large terraces, gardens and/or private pools. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, two tennis courts, a bar, a gym, a sauna, a massage room and beauty treatments. It is also close to the famous Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo golf courses, as well as the beaches of Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Dunas Douradas. Children and teenagers will also find entertainment areas tailored to their needs. Encosta do Lago Resort Club is an exclusive place, ideal for family vacations and a golfer's paradise.

Located in Portugal's Algarve coastal region, Vale do Lobo is an upscale complex surrounded by trees and just 1 km from the beach. It offers studios and 3-bedroom apartments with balcony, kitchen, living area, Wi-Fi and flat-screen TV. Superior apartments also feature a terrace, pool and/or whirlpool, while duplex villas offer an outdoor pool, garden and barbecue area. The complex boasts 14 restaurants, bars and cafés, as well as a discotheque. It also offers beach access, a golf course, tennis courts, spa, gym and indoor and outdoor pools. Parking and breakfast are free of charge.