Conrad Algarve, Portugal

EVOKING ALL THE GRANDEUR OF AN 18TH-CENTURY MOORISH PALACE AND REPLETE WITH GLITTERING TORCH-LIT FOUNTAINS, BOUNTIFUL ARTWORK, A MICHELIN-STAR RESTAURANT AND STYLISH SUITES, CONRAD ALGARVE IS AN EXCLUSIVE RETREAT JUST MINUTES FROM THE DRAMATIC ALGARVE COASTLINE AND SEVERAL PROMINENT GOLF COURSES.

LOCATION: In Quinta do Lago, just 20 minutes from Faro Airport

ACCOMMODATION: The 154 air-conditioned rooms and suites each feature a private balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors, marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, 42-inch flatscreen television plus built-in television in the bathroom, in-room entertainment and media centre, Nespresso coffee machine, minibar and complimentary WiFi. The Infinity Penthouse Suite is the ultimate in luxury living, with a private infinity pool with retractable roof, roof garden terrace, private sauna and steam bath, full kitchen, private entrance and lift, exclusive bridge to the hotel spa, and personal butler service.

RESTAURANTS & BARS: There are three restaurants and three bars. In the Michelin-star Gusto by Heinz Beck, guests can enjoy contemporary Mediterranean cuisine alongside an open kitchen and views of the infinity pool; the restaurant also offers a Cuban cigar menu. Louro Restaurant is set within a glass atrium and presents innovative Portuguese fare; private dining, interactive dining experiences and cookery classes can also be enjoyed here. The poolside Dado Bar & Restaurant is shaded by palm trees and parasols, and serves light dishes and innovative cocktails. FACILITIES: Three pools include a heated outdoor infinity pool, heated indoor pool and outdoor unheated pool. There’s a serviced beach less than 10 minutes away from the hotel, which guests can reach via a seasonal complimentary shuttle. For active types, there’s a Technogym fitness centre, fitness classes and a multi-purpose sports court where tennis lessons and games can be arranged. Several prominent golf courses are located nearby, including Quinta do Lago Sul and Laranjal, and the golf concierge offers a reservation service, golf coaching and access to the hotel’s PGA-qualified golf pro. The Conrad Spa has both indoor and outdoor pools, an ice fountain, experience showers, a sauna, aromatic steam room and five treatment suites plus one for couples. Supervised activities for ages 3-12 yrs are available at the kids’ club.

7 NIGHTS FROM £1,499 PER PERSON INCLUDING BREAKFAST.

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DESTINATION MANAGER

EXPERT VIEW

- Up your golf game with the resort’s resident pro, Fernando Nogueira - lessons with Fernando can be arranged with the golf concierge just behind reception

- There are a range of multi-night spa and fitness packages available to pre-book, including yoga immersions, fitness bootcamps and detox programmes, turning a stay at Conrad Algarve into a full-on experience in wellness - The resort is located close by to Ria

Formosa Natural Park with its wetlands, canals, dunes and sandbanks providing habitat for a fascinating range of wildlife - The Conrad Algarve team will be happy to help with any special requests including arrangements for local experiences such as winery tours, local market visits, Ria

Formosa fishing experiences and much more

DINING OPTIONS

Bed & Breakfast; Half Board

PERFECT FOR

- Golfers - Spa lovers - A luxury escape - Foodies