Pine Cliffs Resort, Algarve

Sally Pullen on 01 September 2015
After an easy two and a half hour flight from Bournemouth Airport and a 30 minute transfer, we arrived at the Pine Cliffs Resort. This is a beautiful 5 star resort, a short drive from Vilamoura or Albufeira. Set on a spectacular cliff top in pine woods, the Pine Cliffs Resort looks down on the stunning Praia Da Falesia sandy beach.

Designed as a tribute to Maritime and Moorish Heritage, the Pine Cliff Resort is both an intimate retreat and one of Portugal’s leading family resorts. It is suitable for families, couples, honeymoons and weddings. The size of the resort means that even when it is full there is plenty of space for everyone.

With three swimming pools to choose from and lots of sunbeds in the shady gardens, there is never any need for anyone to be placing towels on sunbeds early in the morning! The hotel also has its own sunbeds and shades on the beach which are complimentary for hotel guests to use.

There are superb facilities for children of all ages including the Porta Pirata kids club, a tennis academy, mini golf and bicycle hire. There is a championship golf course which makes this hotel perfect for golfing breaks. An indoor pool, gym, beauty salon and sauna mean that you can also revitalise and pamper yourself.

The Pine Cliffs Resort has numerous bars and restaurants to choose from and the nearby town of Olhos D’Agua offers a good selection of places to eat and drink. The resort offers a huge variety of room types including two and three bedroom residences which are perfect for larger families or groups of friends.

The service is exceptional with very friendly, efficient and professional staff. We hired a car for the last seven days of our holiday and this means that you explore places like Vilamours, Quateira, Faro and the many secluded beaches and coves in the area. The Algarve has lots to offer, beautiful beaches, fantastic sea food, some great golf courses, friendly people and you can fly from either Southampton or Bournemouth.