Best places to stay in Algarve Region

A clifftop resort in Alporchinhos with 12 restaurants, four pools, and direct Atlantic Ocean views

Home to a two Michelin-starred restaurant and a golf academy, set directly above the ocean near Albufeira

A boutique beachfront resort near the historic port of Sagres with five pools and exceptional breakfast

Overlooks Porto de Mos beach with six pools, a full spa, and a design-forward boutique atmosphere

Set in Quinta do Lago with an infinity pool, palm-view balconies, and a luxury spa in a golfer's haven

Lake-style pools with waterfalls and a futuristic spa, positioned among five top Algarve golf courses

Beachfront resort in Vale do Lobo with three outdoor pools, a sauna, hot tub, and sea-view terrace

An eco-certified BREEAM resort in Porches offering beachfront villas with spa facilities and sustainable credentials

Five pools, free bikes, a private beach area, and a spa tucked into the hills near Loulé

A beachfront resort near Praia Verde in the Eastern Algarve with two pools and a highly rated breakfast

A cliff-top Luxury Collection resort above Falésia Beach with 9 pools, spa, and a water sports centre

Beachfront pinewood setting between Vilamoura and Albufeira with direct Falésia Beach access and five outdoor pools

Cliff-side suites overlooking Praia das Gaivotas, surrounded by landscaped gardens and served by six outdoor pools

Ultra-modern Kimpton property with private access to São Rafael Beach, 4 pools, and two heated indoor pools

Autograph Collection resort in Vilamoura with 4 pools, a spa, and proximity to Praia da Falésia

Scenic Marriott golf resort near Salgados with 4 pools, panoramic ocean views, and a full spa and wellness centre

Albufeira beachfront resort with direct Santa Eulália Beach access, four outdoor pools, and a specialist Thalassotherapy Spa

Tivoli five-star perched above Vale Covo in Carvoeiro, offering two pools, a spa, and direct views over the rugged coastline

A 16th-century Augustine convent in central Tavira converted into a Pestana pousada with an outdoor pool and courtyard setting

Mountain retreat in Serra de Monchique with two outdoor pools, panoramic Algarve coast views, and inclusive activity programmes

Free beach shuttle, a children's pool section, and 402 air-conditioned suites in the village of Alvor

Four pools, spacious self-catering rooms with balconies, and easy access to Albufeira's beaches and golf courses

Luxurious duplex villas with three outdoor pools, a spa, and a putting green within landscaped gardens

Adults-only hillside retreat in Tavira with indoor and outdoor pools and modern balcony rooms

Tranquil adults-only garden escape near Vilamoura with a spa and complimentary shuttle to Falésia Beach

Stylish beachfront adults-only hotel on Praia dos Pescadores in Albufeira with a luxury spa and sea-view balconies

Five-star retreat with direct access to secluded Albandeira Beach and an Atlantic-view infinity pool

Romantic 19th-century palace near Faro with beautifully restored grounds and contemporary luxury rooms

Boutique Design Hotels property in Sagres with Atlantic Ocean pool views and Costa Vicentina Natural Park surroundings

Award-winning boutique hotel in Eastern Algarve with pine-tree-framed pool and sweeping sea views

Beachfront hotel with direct access to white-sand Falésia Beach, a lagoon-style pool and a wellness centre

Five-star Vilamoura resort with floor-to-ceiling windows, an extensive spa and views of both the marina and the Atlantic

Cliff-top historic pousada in Sagres overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the lighthouse of Cape St Vincent

Private holiday villas above Albufeira's Old Town, just a 5-minute walk from Fisherman Beach

Spacious Albufeira villa with a private pool, garden, and BBQ facilities near Risco Beach

Albufeira villa with private pool, jacuzzi, garden, and BBQ a short walk from Albufeira Marina

Beachfront resort villas in Alvor with spa, fitness centre, and direct seafront access

Carvoeiro villa with private pool, sea views, jacuzzi, and a patio just 2 km from Marinha Beach

Vilamoura villa with a private pool, garden, and BBQ in a quiet residential setting

Luxury villas and apartments near São Rafael Beach in Albufeira with an outdoor pool and garden bar

Boutique luxury villas near Albufeira with an outdoor pool, free shuttle service, and breakfast included

Private villa in Carvoeiro with its own pool, garden, and BBQ just 700 metres from the beach

Lagos villa complex with private pool, garden, picnic area, and restaurant set amid citrus groves

A historic clifftop mansion on Praia da Rocha with direct beach access and boutique spa facilities

Directly on the beach in central Albufeira, with sea-view balconies and two restaurants overlooking the Atlantic

Beachfront position above Praia da Rocha with panoramic ocean-view rooms and an outdoor pool

Set on Cerro da Piedade Hill in Albufeira, featuring a spa, three restaurants and sweeping Atlantic views from the sundeck

Couples-focused hotel in Portimão with a rooftop infinity pool set in beach sand above the Arade River

Five-star wellness retreat in Alvor with panoramic bay views, an infinity rooftop pool and a dedicated indoor heated pool

Five-star beachfront property on Meia Praia in Lagos with a full spa, outdoor pool and luxurious ocean-view suites

Hilltop adults-only hotel near Albufeira overlooking the São Rafael coastline, surrounded by top Algarve golf courses

A converted 19th-century palace in Albufeira's old town, 200 metres from Fisherman's Beach with a terrace pool

Boutique adults-only retreat near Quinta do Lago with a heated outdoor pool, cinema room and on-site spa

Just 50 metres from Albufeira's beach, with sea-facing balconies in the heart of town

A five-minute walk from Fisherman's Beach in Albufeira, with a terrace and outdoor pool

Directly on Forte São João Beach with sunrise bar views, entertainment, and Atlantic-facing balconies

Steps from the Atlantic at Praia dos Aveiros, with indoor and outdoor pools and a panoramic restaurant

300 metres from Falésia Beach with complimentary sun loungers, a spa, and all-inclusive options

Adults-only beachfront resort in Albufeira with four pools, spa, and a dedicated fitness centre

500 metres from the beach in Albufeira with a sun terrace, outdoor pool, and air-conditioned rooms

Direct access to Falésia Beach with nine pools, a full spa, and Luxury Collection standards near Albufeira

Five-star beachfront resort with direct access to Salgados Beach, five pools, and six restaurants near Albufeira

Ten minutes' walk to Praia da Oura in Albufeira, with suite-style rooms and large furnished balconies

Beachfront 3-star in the village of Salema with sea-view balconies and a bar

Restored farm apartments in Tavira with an outdoor pool, free parking, and kitchenettes

Budget 3-star steps from Praia da Rocha in Portimão with balconies overlooking the beach

Quiet 3-star on a park square in Loulé with a rooftop pool and free Wi-Fi

Former Arab castle setting in historic Silves with a garden pool and free parking

No-frills 2-star near Faro Airport with an outdoor pool and easy beach access

Well-located 3-star in Faro's centre, walkable to the marina with complimentary Wi-Fi

Cliff-top self-catering apartments in Sagres overlooking Mareta Beach with a pool terrace

Characterful guesthouse tucked into Tavira's old streets with river views and bright rooms

Renovated central Lagos hotel five minutes' walk from the Atlantic with bike rental on site

Set in the Monchique Hills, this resort uses genuine thermal water throughout its spa circuit treatments

Surrounded by Monchique nature, it combines a restaurant, outdoor pool, and access to a thermal indoor spa

A cliff-top Lagos resort with Atlantic Ocean views, full spa, hot tub, sauna, and five swimming pools

Peacefully set in Carvoeiro countryside, this 5-star resort offers a fully equipped spa and gym amid lush gardens

An 18-hectare rural property near the Caldeirão Ridge with far-reaching Atlantic views and an indoor spa pool

This 5-star all-suite hotel near Ria Formosa features an adults-only spa and three pools within a premier golf resort

A tranquil 5-star Vilamoura retreat with two heated outdoor pools, a full spa, and easy access to Falésia Beach

Positioned between Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago, this elegant 5-star hotel has a lagoon pool and beachside spa access

A Small Luxury Hotels property in Aljezur offering indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, and three restaurants in a natural setting

Overlooking Ria Formosa and Olhão marina, this 5-star hotel features panoramic indoor and outdoor pools alongside a refined spa

A 9-hole on-site course sits 500 metres from Maria Luísa Beach, with six pools and a full health club

Two championship golf courses are set within landscaped gardens 6 km from Armação de Pêra in central Algarve

An 18-hole course and panoramic views of the Bay of Lagos anchor this 5-star spa resort on Lagos's outskirts

A 5-star estate resort in Vale do Lobo with 14 tennis courts, a spa, and direct access to acclaimed golf courses

Situated on the 2,000-acre Quinta do Lago estate with championship golf, an indoor pool, spa, and a children's pool

An 18-hole golf course is built into this western Algarve resort near Budens, with villas overlooking the pool

Guests can play Gramacho and Vale de Pinta golf courses, with apartments and villas just 2 km from Slide & Splash

Overlooks the Pinhal 18-hole championship course in Vilamoura, with a lagoon-style pool, spa, and spacious apartments

Positioned between two golf courses in Vila Nova de Cacela, with a full-service health club and beach shuttle

A 230-hectare golf and country club property in Castro Marim with Atlantic and Guadiana river views from private villas