Algarve Region

The new CS Salgados Mar Hotel is on schedule to open during 2012

Friday, 03 February 2012 00:00

The hotel is set in an idyllic location right on the Salgados beach dunes. This elegant 5 star hotel is inspired by its exclusive and natural surroundings and offers fantastic views across the Algarve coastline, golf course and nature reserve. Suited for adults and families, inside every room or suite you’ll find sophisticated surroundings including walkout balconies, sought-after modern amenities including flat-screen television and Internet access.

Relax and enjoy our restaurants and allow us to cater to your every need with signature beverages and light snacks in our four theme bars. Indulge and pamper yourself at our exclusive Ocean SPA and experience the delights of time spent away from the everyday stresses of life,.

260 accommodation units;

Direct access to Salgados beach from the pools (± 200m) through a purpose-built pathway over the dunes;
2 Outdoor pools (one of them with 60 meters long);
3 Restaurants (1 Buffet, 1 A la Carte and 1 Snack-bar);
3 Bars (2 Lobby and 1 Pool bar);
SPA with pool with whirlpool features, sauna, steam bath, gym room and 3 treatment and massage rooms;
Seasonal entertainment program;
Mediterranean style gardens;
Wireless broadband internet connection;

Vila Joya considered Best Boutique Hotel in the World

Tuesday, 17 January 2012 00:00

After receiving the honor of “Best Boutique Hotel in the World” by the World Travel Awards for the fifth-year running, the Vila Joya advocates for the title once again in Qatar on January 11, 2012.

"Al-zait" – food, wine and pleasure – the new project of Chef Augusto Lima

Saturday, 07 January 2012 00:00

Project "Al-zait" is an air-conditioned underground environment, situated within the Wine House "Quinta dos Vales". Chef Augusto Lima from Xarme restaurant in Lagos. Dinners will be like being at his house, as the establishment’s occupancy can hold no more than 10 guests at a time, at least initially. The whole mechanics of project is explained in various "posts" on a blog that supports this whole project www.al-zait.blogspot.com Suggestion: on the blog, click on the buttons Flipcard, Sidebar or Magazine for better understanding of the project.

International Golf Travel Market headed to the Algarve

Wednesday, 28 December 2011 00:00

The Algarve Promotion Bureau has announced the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) will head to the destination in 2012. Organized by Reed Travel Exhibitions, IGTM 2012 exhibition will be the 15th edition of the world’s premier global event for golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media and is to take place from November 12th–15^th, 2012 at the Tivoli Marina Hotel in Vilamoura. The Algarve has attracted golfers for over 30 years and with an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, calm winds and championship standard golf courses, the Algarve provides some of the best golfing conditions in Europe. António Pina, president of the Algarve Tourism Board said: “It is with considerable pride that Portugal, and more specifically the Algarve, will once again host the prestigious International Golf Travel Market. “With exceptional facilities and an enviable year-round climate, IGTM 2012 will provide the Algarve with a significant opportunity to promote the region as a first-class golf destination,” he added. Purpose-built for tourism in the 1970s, the Algarve has developed into a cosmopolitan destination, attracting nearly six million visitors each year who come to play the region’s 35 golf courses designed by some of the game’s great names including Sir Henry Cotton, Arnold Palmer, Nick Faldo and the late Seve Ballesteros. Pina added: “We look forward to welcoming global golf tourism suppliers, buyers, official dignitaries and media to the Algarve. The region is home to a selection of the world’s finest golf resorts and luxury hotels, all supported by a wealth of leisure facilities, high-class restaurants and vibrant bars. Peter Grimster, exhibition manager of IGTM said: “Portugal has been at the heart of the golf travel business for three decades and it has established itself as one of Europe’s finest destinations. For more information please click here and here.

Portimão and Seville will launch Iberian tourism packages

Thursday, 17 November 2011 00:00

The Mayor of Portimão, Manuel da Luz, and vice president of the Ayuntamiento de Sevilla, Gregorio Serrano, reached an agreement recewntlyto launch a set of packages Iberian tourism, based on the unprecedented economic and business cooperation. "The objective of this agreement is the creation of Iberian tour packages, combining the history and grandeur of Seville with the leisure and the beaches of Portimão, through economic cooperation and business that establishes an Portimão-Seville route, based on the Algarve Cruise Port, "said the City of Portimão in a statement. But the agreement reached at last week also provides for the development of film and audiovisual sectors, taking advantage of the cooperation that already exists between the Film Commissions of the Algarve and Andalusia, "aimed at creating conditions to host the international film productions." In this preliminary meeting for the signing of a formal cooperation agreement between the two municipalities, held at the Town Hall of Seville, was also attended by Luis Carito, vice mayor of Portimão and Pedro Lopes, the direction of Portimão Tourism Association, and several Spanish personalities.