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Domes Lake Algarve, Algarve
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EXPERT VIEW
- The former Lake Spa Resort reopened under the Domes brand in 2022 following a €7 million refurbishment, and what a stunning upgrade!
- Praia da Falésia is one of the most spectacular beaches in the Algarve, a swathe of white sand backed by rusty clay cliffs and fragrant green pines
- The resort is just 30 minutes from the magical Ria Formosa wetlands, a birdwatchers’ paradise where you can spot species including flamingos amongst the salt marshes and woodlands
- The Algarve is famous for its golf courses, and they start them young at Domes Lake
Algarve, with golf lessons for kids from the age of 6 yrs upwards
DINING OPTIONS
Bed & Breakfast; Half Board; Full Board
PERFECT FOR
- Families - Spa lovers - Golfers - Couples THIS IS THE FIRST DOMES PROPERTY OUTSIDE OF GREECE, SET ON A TRANQUIL PRIVATE LAKE JUST THREE MINUTES FROM VILAMOURA AND ITS CHIC MARINA. THIS IS THE ONLY RESORT IN THE AREA TO HAVE DIRECT ACCESS AND ITS OWN BEACH BAR RESTAURANT ON THE BEAUTIFUL PRAIA DA FALESIA BEACH. THIS NEW RESORT BOASTS A LARGE SALTWATER LAKE, UNIQUE SAND-BOTTOMED SWIMMING POOL AND EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
LOCATION: On a coastal lake outside Vilamoura, a 35-minute drive from Faro airport.
ACCOMMODATION: There are 192 rooms and suites, with interiors inspired by both the local architecture and the earthy, natural tones of the wetland ecosystem. All accommodation features a private balcony or terrace, air conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities and in-room safe. There are options to suit both couples and families, plus a selection of spacious one and two bedroom residences with kitchen for those who want to be more independent. Upgrade to a Haute Living Retreat or Suite for extras including a dedicated concierge, upgraded bath amenities, pillow menu, private check-in and access to the Haute Living Room, where drinks and hot and cold snacks are served throughout the day. There is also an additional 44 Residences with one or two bedrooms. RESTAURANTS & BARS: Domes Resorts are highly regarded for their innovative culinary offerings, and this is no exception, with six restaurants and bars spread around the resort. Gustatio serves Portuguese cuisine with a Mediterranean twist, including an excellent buffet breakfast, Topos showcases neo-Greek seafood, and Makris on the Lake is an over-water restaurant that makes use of the freshest local and organic ingredients. The boho-chic SORA Beach Restaurant is a recent addition, serving Portuguese seafood and artfully presented cocktails, while the Apricus Lagoon Bar is housed within a wooden pergola surrounded by water, and the Raw Gastro Bar offers refreshing drinks and finger foods such as cod ceviche and sea bass tartare as well as mixology sessions. FACILITIES: Highlights include a natural sand-bottomed swimming pool. The Soma Spa is a serene space in the heart of the wetlands, offering a selection of revitalising treatments, and there is also a gym, paddle tennis courts and a cycling trail. The list of activities available at the resort and nearby is extensive, and includes lakeside yoga, kayaking, windsurfing, dolphin watching, stand-up paddleboarding, rock climbing and wine tasting, to name just a few. There are six golf courses in Vilamoura, less than five minutes from the resort, and many more within a 30-minute drive. The crèche and kids’ club operate to UK Ofsted standards, with staff that focus on Montessori-style methods, and the KiEPOS programme encourages children to learn about sustainability and healthy eating by planting their own vegetables, herbs and flowers.
