DESTINATIONS In the rolling citrus groves outside Faro, pretty-in-
pink Pousada Palacio de Estoi is a gem of a hotel set in a former palace, with ornate rococo lounges, formal gardens, bedrooms with terraces in a contemporary wing and a rooftop pool looking out across lush countryside. Only a 30-minute transfer from Faro airport, it provides peace and tranquillity – and would be the ideal location for an intimate wedding or honeymoon. Half an hour from Vilamoura, the five-star Viceroy at Ombria Algarve is situated in the Barrocal plain, between the Mediterranean and mountains, and has been designed to mirror a hilltop village. More than 140 rooms are built around a praça (main square), with four swimming pools, six restaurants and a kids’ club to discover. The four-storey spa with infinity pool, hairdresser, beauty salon and extensive treatment menu means clients can enjoy plenty of rest and relaxation. For something more interactive, out-of-the-ordinary activities offered by the hotel include beekeeping, pottery making and a horse-riding trip with a picnic lunch. The nearby town of Loulé is home to a lively market, as well as a castle and cathedral. Rest assured, beach shuttles are also provided for those who still crave sun, sea and sand – but clients who come here will realise there’s much more to the Algarve than its coast.
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Sunvil offers four nights’ B&B at Pousada Palacio de Estoi from £1,142 per person, based on two sharing. The price includes 23kg luggage, transfers and flights from Gatwick on September 23.
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SPORTING CHANCE
The Algarve is becoming an increasingly popular destination for sports fans. The Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix returns to Portimão’s Algarve International Circuit (pictured) in 2027 after a six-year hiatus, while the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix takes place there this November.
Golf lovers can enjoy a new PGA Tour Champions Circuit event, the Portugal Invitational, at the Els Club Vilamoura from July 31 to August 2. Vilamoura will also host the inaugural Algarve Marathon on December 6.
The region is home to multiple walking festivals in spring, while each Sunday, there are free guided walks along the Via Algarviana (dates and distances at
viaalgarviana.org).
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A seven-night stay at Palacio de Tavira with easyJet holidays starts at £1,328 per person. The price, which is based on two sharing, includes breakfast, 23kg luggage, transfers and flights from Liverpool on April 5.
easyjet.com/holidays
Kuoni offers seven nights’ B&B at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve from £1,199 per person, based on two sharing. The price includes flights from Gatwick on November 3 and transfers.
kuoni.co.uk
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