BarlaventoBoutique Resorts

The 5-star Vila Joya boasts a Two Michelin Star Restaurant and scenic Ocean views. The award-winning resort features two outdoor pools, spa facilities and a golf academy, offering customized training. The luxurious guest rooms feature a Moorish-inspired design and offer balconies overlooking the coast. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a cable TV, a minibar, and a CD/DVD player. Free WiFi is also available. Vila Joya Spa offers various therapies and features a sauna, a steam bath and an outdoor hot tub. Guests of Vila Joya can also relax at the hotel’s garden or terrace and enjoy the landscape. Vila Joya’s prestigious restaurant was ranked in San Pellegrino's World´s 50 Best Restaurants. It proposes a set menu of Mediterranean seafood with high-quality French haute cuisine, using fresh local ingredients from the Algarve markets. Hotel Vila Joya is located next to Praia de Galé beach and is less than 40 km away from Faro Airport. A private limousine transfer, to and from the airport, is available for an extra fee. Free on-site parking is possible.

The White Shell is an Eco-friendly Resort is BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) certified. Featuring a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout the property, White Shell Beach Villas is located in Porches. Among the various facilities are an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, as well as a bar. The resort has a garden and features a terrace. Comprising 55 Villas of various sizes - from one to three bedrooms - with a simple but contemporary architecture signed by the renowned Saraiva+Associados studio, White Shell is a four-star eco-resort inspired by the organic forms of nature.The units at the resort come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen and a dining area. White Shell Beach Villas offers a range of wellness facilities including an indoor pool, a hammam and a hot tub. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking and tennis. Speaking English and Portuguese, staff are always on hand to help at the 24-hour front desk. Albufeira is 12 km from the accommodation, while Portimão is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 38 km from White Shell Beach Villas.

Situated in Carvoeiro, Quinta do Algarvio Village provides accommodation with free WiFi and access to a garden. All units feature air conditioning, underfloor heating and a flat-screen TV. There is a fully equipped kitchenette, which includes a dishwasher, a Nespresso coffee machine and a wine refrigerator. The resort offers a salt water outdoor heated pool plus a sweet water pool for children. This property features a terrace. Carvoeiro Beach is less than 2 km from Quinta do Algarvio Village. Faro Airport is 64 km away.

The 5-star Martinhal Sagres is located in the Algarve region overlooking the beach, 3km from the historic fishing port of Sagres. It offers boutique-style rooms and villas with private balconies and terraces. The resort has 5 swimming pools in total. The main pool is set in stylish wooden terrace. It overlooks the Beach Club Garden and is served by its own bar. Guests can play tennis on Martinhal Sagres' artificial grass tennis courts. Martinhal Sagres also has different children’s activities for each age. Indoor activities include Wiis, Playstations and internet, whilst outdoor activities include surf lessons, paddle tennis, and football challenges. Martinhal Sagres has 3 restaurants: O Terraço offers fine dining, As Dunas serves seafood and the Italian restaurant, Os Gambuzinos, has à la carte dining. There are also 4 bars for guests to enjoy various beverages. The Martinhal Sagres is situated a one-hour drive from Faro International Airport.

Set among gardens in a stunning cliff-top with an outdoor pool, Cascade Wellness Resort Lagos Algarve by Domes overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and the nearby Porto de Mós Beach. It features a full spa with beauty and massage treatments, hot tub and sauna. The resort offers you a hotel, apartments and independent villas. The hotel is divided into five individually decorated wings, each reflecting the expeditions of Portuguese navigators across four continents – Europe, Africa, Asia and South America, which is reflected in the tasteful décor of the rooms and suites. With 3 restaurants and 2 bars, the offer varies from international haute cuisine to the richness of Portuguese gastronomy and regional products. The self-contained apartments and villas include spacious lounges and dining areas, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. WiFi access is free in all accommodation options and there is also free underground parking. The Cascade Wellness Resort Lagos Algarve by Domes features a Spa with 4 treatment rooms and outdoor heated pool, a state-of-the-art gym, kids club, 2 football pitches, 2 tennis courts and a gaming room. Located within a 30-minute walk from Dona Ana Beach and Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse. Porto de Mós beach is 900 metres, Boavista Golf Course is 3 km away and Faro International Airport is 90 km away.

Located in peaceful Albufeira, this 4-star resort offers self-catering rooms with balconies overlooking the pool and gardens. It is near Albufeira’s sandy beaches and golf courses. Free parking is available. Rooms at Eden Villas & Apartments feature modern furnishings and a spacious living area with cable TV. A well-equipped kitchen is also included, and guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi. The hotel’s Pecadillo Restaurant offers panoramic views from its terrace. It serves local and international cuisine made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Guests can lounge in the hotel’s 5 indoor and outdoor swimming pools or schedule a massage at the spa. The hotel's kids club offers a varied entertainment program, and offers a tracking system for children. Free transfer is available to the city center.

The lavish Belmar Spa & Beach Resort overlooks the beautiful beach of Porto de Mos. It offers a wide range of luxurious spa treatments and an outdoor pool. A modern kitchen and spacious seating area with a flat-screen TV are standard in all of Belmar Spa & Beach Resort’s accommodation. The bright, chic guest units feature a balcony overlooking the pool area or the garden. Regional cuisine and continental breakfast are served in the hotel’s à la carte restaurant. Refreshing beverages are offered at the bar and, during the warmer season, guests can enjoy drinks at the poolside bar. The state-of-the-art Belmar Spa offers an indoor swimming pool, sauna, Turkish bath and vichy shower. There is also a well-equipped fitness centre. The hotel offers free parking onsite and staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with car and bicycle rental. It is just a 5-minute drive from Lagos’s bustling centre and 2.5 km from the Boavista Golf Course.