The luxurious Sofitel Thalassa Vilalara is one of the most prestigious hotels on the Algarve. It is set on low cliffs in a splendid location and is surrounded by eleven hectares of lush and beautiful landscaped gardens looking down onto its own glorious white sandy beach. In addition there are no fewer than 12 of the Algarve's top golf courses within a 30 minute drive. The hotel has a major Thalassotherapy Centre, the first of its kind in Portugal. When it comes to being pampered guests can indulge themselves with a range of treatments, including osteopathy, marine hydrotherapy, massage, steam baths and Shiatsu. The hotel also boasts an excellent range of sporting facilities including six tennis courts (four floodlit) and five outdoor swimming pools. Diners have the benefit of spectacular views over the pool and ocean from the three restaurants. Menus offer a variety of mouth watering dishes to suit all tastes, and range from local specialities to international cuisine. In the 'diet-conscious' restaurant every meal served contains 400 calories or less. There are also several bars, including one on the beach (seasonal) and there are a snack bar and pool-side grill in summer, too. The bustling town of Armação de Pêrawith its bars and restaurants is a few minutes away by car or taxi.
Facilities: Five swimming pools • Secluded private beach (about 200 steps down) • Extensive gardens • Excellent range of sporting facilities • Live music
Restaurants and bars:Three restaurants including one for the health conscious, several bars and a seasonal snack bar and pool-side grill
Accommodation: 131 junior suites and apartments. The spacious junior suites are air-conditioned with an en suite bathroom, and have satellite TV, safe, mini-bar, hairdryer, sitting area and a balcony or terrace. Junior suites and apartments with two or three bedrooms and a bathroom for each bedroom are available at a supplement.
For Children: Children's Club, 5 - 12 years, 9.30am - 5.00pm, June - Sept • Babysitting
Sports & Health: Thalassotherapy Centre with indoor pool for treatments • Massage • Reflexology • Osteopathy • Reiki • Shiatsu • Hot Stone Massage • Two outdoor freshwater and three seawater (one heated) swimming pools • Sauna, steam bath, fitness room • Sports activity programme • Six tennis courts (4 floodlit) • Seasonal water sports •Horse riding can be arranged
Golf: There are no fewer than 12 of the Algarve's top golf courses with a 30 minute drive
Price Includes:3, 4,7,10, 14 nights accommodation based on two adults sharing including breakfast, return economy flights, pre-payable taxes, meet & greet by our local representative on arrival and return airport transfers private taxi.
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