The Adriana
Beach Club is set in its own gardens, surrounded by palm trees
in a spectacular cliff top position overlooking the sandy Falesia
Beach. Albufeira boasts beaches where the sand
is fine and the sea a turquoise blue sheltered by cliffs which
are canvasses painted with a whimsical palette of natural hues.
It is for its beaches that Albufeira is internationally renowned.
The Riu Palace hotel is located in the Algarve
in the resort of Olhos d'Agua. It's a 10 minute walk from the
Praia da Falesia beach and eight kilometres from the centre of
Albufeira. The hotel boasts of 349 rooms that are equipped with
modern comforts and most of them offer sea views.
Portimao is ideal for
those looking for a real Portuguese town with easy access to excellent
beaches. The Algarve's second largest city (designated a city
in 1924) after Faro, manages to combine being a true Portuguese
commercial and industrial base with bustling tourist attractions
and superb local Algarve beaches rather well.
Quarteira is within easy
reach of several championship golf courses, including the Old
Course at Vilamoura and the Royal Course at Vale do Lobo. It is
a magnificent place to relax in the sun with is sandy beaches.
A perfect family holiday resort, with numerous excursions departing
from hotels to holiday attractions across the Algarve.
Vale do Lobo in the
Algarve is located on south coast of Portugal, known for its beautiful
beaches and golf courses. Vale do Lobo is a popular and established
development close to long stretches of sandy beach. Vale do Lobo
is a purpose built resort, which is ideally located just a short
drive from the airport.
Faro is the capital of the
Algarve region and most people visit for the excellent beaches
that are within easy reach and for a taste of Portugese culture
in the Algarve. The warm climate, the beaches and the sunny weather,
makes Faro district a very popular summer resort. Faro is the
chief seaport town of the province, and is located on the Rio
Fermoso, near its mouth.
Silves is the ancient capital
of the Algarve, and sits on a once busy river. Its continued in
importance as a main town of the Algarve until its commerce began
a slow decline in the 15th Century due the silting-up of the Rio
Arade that had given the town good access to the sea.
Lisbon, Portugal is home
to over 500,000 people with millions more in the surrounding areas,
and is one of the most interesting cities in Europe. Lisbon was
occupied by the French in 1807, but the English took it in 1808
and made it a centre of operations against Napoleon during the
Peninsular War.
Golf courses,
Vilamoura caters for players on any handicap. Most offer courtesy
transfers to the famous courses including the Vilamoura Old Course,
the Victoria, Pinhal, Millennium and Laguna, all renowned courses
offering a challenge to all levels of golfers. Vilamoura's Victoria
Club provides a special treat for any golfer eager to have their
abilities put to the test.
