- Three nights' accommodation with breakfast at the 5* Grande Real Santa Eulalia
- Dinner each night
- Back, neck and shoulder massage
- Manicure
- One session in the hotel's Real Spa Thalasso, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Thalasso swimming pool, Sauna, Hammam and gym.
- Preferential rates on additional treatments when pre-booked (please call us for details)
NB: Price is based on a twin or double room. The single supplement is £20 per night.
Albufeira in the central Algarve region of Portugal, attracts thousands of visitors every year and it's easy to understand why! There is Albufeira old town with it's pretty cobbled streets lined with restaurants, bars, cafes and shops; the lively nightlife in Sao Joao; Albufeira marina with it's sugar candy coloured apartments and last but not least the lovely, sandy beaches. Albufeira is perfect for families, couples and singles of all ages and is central for all the tourist attractions, with the added bonus of a short transfer from Faro airport.
Albufeira is spread out rather than high-rise. The town itself consists of "old" and "new" sections which merge seamlessly into an extensive holiday-land suburbia, spreading off back east along the coast to Balaia, Olhos d'Agua and Falesia, and west to Sao Rafael, Galo and the links golf course at Salgados. The whole area, greater Albufeira you could call it, is the most tourist-intensive place in Portugal. It has very little to do with the real Portugal, or with the real planet earth for that matter, but people come here in droves and have the time of their lives.
Some of the old charm is still there, and it is to be found in the labyrinth of narrow streets, lined with whitewashed houses, apartments, cafes and shops, which lead down the hillside to a central square, Largo Eng. Duarte Pacheco. The square is a good place to sit and watch the world go by. Nearby, next to the tourist information office, a tunnel at the end of a pedestrian-only mall leads on to the town's main beach.
"New" Albufeira, centred on Areias de Sao Joao, is on the east side. Its most famous thoroughfare is affectionately known as The Strip. It stretches from the looming edifice of theMontechoro Hotel, past scores of cafes, restaurants and bars, all the way down to a big busy beach called Praia da Oura. The Strip and nearby streets are a hive of activity from mid-morning, when cheap English breakfasts are served to help with the hangovers caused by imbibing into the wee hours the night before.
To help you enjoy your stay we would like to share some of our client's favourite places to dine -
Bistro - a small hidden gem in The Old Town. You will have to book in advance for this little place but it is worth it. The menu choice is small but the food is divine.
Villa Joya - a resort boasting some of the most exceptional views of the bay. The restaurant offers a wonderful ambience and a highly recommended set lunch menu. Your experience is full of small surprises and again we would advise to book in advance
Castelo do Mar Bar - a beautiful restaurant with exceptional views of the coastline and Marina. If you just fancy a drink or a beautiful lunch, this venue is perfect. it's a real experience that you will be glad to have included during your stay.
Restaurant O Manjar - Voted to be one of the best restaurants in Albuferia. You can't reserve a table here but if you pop down and they don't have a table available you can pop to the bar across the square and enjoy a drink and the waiter will come to get you once your table is ready. The food and service are traditional and highly thought of by locals and tourists. If you are looking for traditional, local food then this is a great choice.
Shalom II - Apparently this restaurant offers the best ribs you can buy. If you are looking for pizzas, pastas, steak, ribs and comfort food this restaurant is highly thought of.
Grand Real Santa Eulalia***** (Half Board) (Included)
The Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort and Spa is set in an excellent location overlooking Santa Eulalia beach and the Atlantic Ocean. It has easy access to the beach, and is just east of the popular resort town of Albufeira.
The hotel, built in 2004, offers stylish, modern décor and some of the best facilities in the region.First-class dining and a thermal thalasso circuit give the resort a satisfying blend of comfort and elegance.
Facilities include three outdoor swimming pools (may be heated during peak times), four restaurants, seven bars, two tennis courts, a cardio fitness room, thermal thalasso circuit, steam room and sauna.
Rooms have twin or double beds, individually controlled air conditioning, satellite TV, hairdryer and balcony or terrace.
A 5 star Thalasso spa break on Portugal's stunning Algarve.
Staying at the 5 star Grand Real Santa Eulalia, on the beach close to Albufeira, we include three nights' accommodation with breakfast and dinner, two treatments consisting of a back, neck and shoulder massage and manicure, plus one session in the hotel's Real Spa Thalasso, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Thalasso swimming pool, Sauna, Hammam and gym.
After a relaxing morning of treatments there is plenty to explore in and around the popular resort of Albufeira. Visit the Old Town to see some examples of Albufeira’s colourful past, including Moorish and Roman architecture and the remains of the castle or hit one of the many beaches and try your hand at water sports. Praia de Gale is particularly good for jet-skiing!
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A spa break is a great opportunity to switch off, wind down and re-charge the batteries. We include three nights' accommodation which is a good length of time to forget those daily stresses and with two treatments at a top Thalasso spa plus a Thalasso session and full use of the hotel's leisure facilities you should return home thoroughly revitalised.
We choose our spa hotels for their high standards and renowned treatment centres but also for their great locations. After a relaxing morning of treatments there is plenty to explore in and around the popular resort of Albufeira. Visit the Old Town to see some examples of Albufeira’s colourful past, including Moorish and Roman architecture and the remains of the castle or hit one of the many beaches and try your hand at water sports. Praia de Gale is particularly good for jet-skiing!
DAY 1
Check in anytime after 3pm.
Settle into the hotel, take a swim or enjoy a treatment (treatment times to be pre-booked prior to departure)
Buffet dinner in the hotel restaurant
DAY 2
0800 - 1000 - Buffet breakfast in the hotel
Enjoy the hotel spa facilities including one of your pre-booked treatments
After lunch, why not walk or take a short cab ride into Albufeira to explore the city's cobbled streets and pretty squares
Buffet dinner in the hotel restaurant. We recommend a post-dinner stroll along the promenade or, for the party animals, visit one of Albuferia's many bars.
DAY 3
0800 - 1000 - Buffet breakfast in the hotel
Enjoy the hotel spa facilities including one of your pre-booked treatments
After lunch, why not take a trip to the Monchique Hills
Buffet dinner in the hotel restaurant. Spend a relaxing evening in the hotel bar or venture into Albufeira for a more wild night out!
DAY 4
0800 - 1000 - Buffet breakfast in the hotel.
1100 Check out and leave your cases at reception until departure. Continue to enjoy the hotel and spa facilities before returning to the airport.