Pestana Alvor Praia

This exclusive luxury-class hotel complex is surrounded by wonderfully-maintained gardens and lies above cliff-lined Praia dos Três Irmãos bay. The 7 kilometre-long fine sand beach can be reached by descending a flight of stairs and it is 1 km to the centre of Alvor, which features countless shopping and entertainment venues and to which there is a regular bus service. It is well worth paying a visit to Portimao that lies about 5 km away; Faro international airport is about 70 km away.This luxury hotel was completely renovated in 2003 and comprises 2 buildings with 2 and 6 floors and a total of 195 rooms including 178 double rooms and 19 suites. Guests have access to a vast 30,000-m² pool and garden complex, a spacious foyer with lifts, hire safes, a currency exchange facility and a 24-hour reception desk. There is also a games room, a TV room, lounges, a newspaper stand, a hairdresser's salon, a theatre hall, a café, several bars and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with highchairs for infants. Business guests may make use of the conference rooms and the public Internet terminal and room and laundry services as well as medical assistance are on offer. Finally, parking facilities, a kids' club and children's playground can be taken advantage of.The tastefully decorated rooms come with a bathroom with hairdryer, a telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, Internet access, a minibar, air conditioning, a hire safe and a balcony.In the outdoor area is a freshwater swimming pool with a children's pool, a snack bar and a sun terrace with parasols and sun loungers laid out ready for use. It is also possible to make use of the indoor pool or the gym or to pay a visit to the spa and health area, which features a sauna, a steam bath and a massage service. Guests may play table tennis, do aerobics, try out archery, play billiards/ snooker, minigolf or tennis (additional fee applies for the latter). There is an entertainment programme to provide some variation.Guests may select their breakfast, midday and evening meals from varied buffets; lunch and dinner may also be taken à la carte or chosen from a menu. Special dietary requirements as well as individual-specific dishes may be prepared. Guests have the opportunity to book a half board stay.American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.