Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve 5*

HOTEL DESCRIPTION

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve is one of the first luxury hotels on the Algarve coast. It is perched above scenic cliffs and has direct access to Praia das Gaivotas beach.

The name “Vilalara” is associated with the birth of Lara, granddaughter of George Enesley, the hotel’s founder. From the very beginning, the resort was conceived as a family retreat and today remains focused on providing a comfortable stay for couples and families with children.

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve has been operating since 1966. Its architectural concept has preserved the spirit of that era — panoramic windows and spacious terraces. The hotel undergoes regular large-scale renovations to meet modern premium hospitality standards.
The interiors are designed in a minimalist style: a calm color palette, natural materials, and large windows overlooking the ocean or gardens.

The hotel offers 131 rooms in various categories:

• Suites — from 55 m², ideal for romantic getaways for couples
• Residences — from 145 m², spacious two-bedroom apartments perfect for families with children

All rooms feature air conditioning, a minibar, tea and coffee station, safe, large TV, and free Wi-Fi. Some residences have private terraces with views of the garden, pool, or ocean.

Vilalara Spa & Thalassa, the most prestigious spa complex in Portugal, is located on the hotel grounds and occupies an area of 2,600 m².

The hotel offers several dining venues, each with its own gastronomic concept, using fresh seasonal ingredients in every dish.

Coral — the hotel’s main restaurant, whose slogan emphasizes its philosophy of “fine dining in minimalist presentation”: raw carabineros prawns, fresh scallops with traditional cold soup, lobster with seaweed.

A-Costa Mar de Brasas offers a grill menu featuring barbecue and fresh seafood. The terrace setting is perfect for dinner — a beautiful spot to enjoy the sunset over the ocean.

Raízes Horta da Terra is located within a private garden where the restaurant grows its own produce (vegetables, herbs, fruits, and berries). Many dishes are cooked in a wood-fired oven, giving them a rich taste and aroma.

Vento — a restaurant overlooking the cascading pool, serving sandwiches, signature cocktails, detox smoothies, and local wines.

The hotel also features several bars: beach bar, pool bar, and a lounge with ocean views — each offering a selection of cocktails, refreshing beverages, light snacks, and ice cream.

WELLNESS CENTERS

Vilalara Thalassa & Spa

Vilalara Thalassa & Spa is one of the leading wellness complexes in Portugal and the first thalassotherapy center to open within a five-star hotel. The 2,600 m² space includes seawater pools, sauna and hammam, a fitness studio with modern equipment, and open-air areas for yoga and meditation in a garden overlooking the ocean.

The spa concept is based on treatments using seawater and algae:

• Thalassotherapy baths and hydromassage seawater pools
• Massages with sea salt and algae extracts
• Body wraps, masks, and scrubs
• Charcot shower and lymphatic drainage treatments

The center offers wellness programs focused on detox, anti-aging, stress relief, and body care. Each program is tailored individually, combining modern techniques with the natural resources of the Algarve.

HOTEL FEATURES

• Hotel type: SPA resort.
• One of the oldest premium resorts in the Algarve.
• Hotel concept designed for families with children and couples.
• Home to Portugal’s first thalassotherapy spa complex.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Places to visit: Solar da Quinta da Cruz estate, Cerro dos Negros volcano, Monastery of St. Joseph, Igreja Nossa Senhora da Visitação church, Castelo de Estômbar castle, Roman silver bridge, Igreja de Santa Ana church, Church of St. Sebastian — Museum of Sacred Art, Igreja Nossa Senhora da Conceição church, Cross of Portugal, Albufeira Clock Tower.

Sport activities: Fitness center, tennis courts, padel courts, yoga and meditation studios, bicycle rental.

For children: Kids’ club, playground, children’s menu, babysitting services.

Getting there: Faro International Airport — 57 km.

PRICE

Price is from 1.724 euros

Includes:

• accommodation for 2 adults in a “Junior Suite Garden View” for 7 nights
• breakfast buffet
• access to the spa complex (sauna, Turkish bath, fitness center)