Vale do GarrAo Villas

This sprawling resort has a wonderful location in the peaceful surrounds of a 20-hectare site that features the Vale do Garrão pine forests and that is between the luxury settlements of Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago. It is just a few minutes walk to the Algarve's most famous beaches (approximately 800 m to Garrão and 1 km to Ancão). The nearby town of Almacil offers access to many shopping and entertainment venues and lies just 5 km from the resort. This holiday complex comes highly recommended to golf enthusiasts as several of the Algarve's most famous courses lie within a 3 km radius (Vale do Lobo Ocean, Vale do Lobo Royal, Quinta do Lago, San Lorenzo and Pinheiros Altos). The airport is about 20 km away.

22 apartments are available to guests. Guests are warmly welcomed by English- and French-speaking staff at the reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities include a cloakroom, a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The holiday village has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Everyday necessities can be purchased at the supermarket. The grounds of the complex feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand and a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Other services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area.

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the garden view from a balcony or terrace. The rooms have a queen-size bed and a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave, a tea/coffee station and a dishwasher. A washing machine is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A hairdryer and a telephone are on hand in the bathrooms for everyday use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. The complex has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Indoors or outdoors, saltwater or freshwater, swimming pools provide the ideal place for guests to take a break and strike that perfect balance between exercise and relaxation. There are children's pools as well. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. Sun loungers and parasols the sun terrace complete the holiday. The wide range of activities offered at the complex ensures that there is something new to do every day, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, crazy golf, golf, archery, fishing and horse riding. With sailing, snorkelling and diving available, the holiday village also caters to water sports enthusiasts. Sport and leisure facilities at the complex include a gym, table tennis and squash. Various wellness options are available at the complex, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam and massage treatments. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club and a casino.

The dining area includes a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. Lunch is served as à la carte, and guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu for dinner. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The complex also offers special catering options.