MINOR HOTELS, ALGARVE, PORTUGAL
■ WITH its golden beaches and charming towns, it’s no wonder that families love Portugal’s Algarve. Minor Hotels offers a unique collection of Algarve resorts, catering for both families and couples looking for quiet luxury.
ANANTARA VILAMOURA ALGARVE RESORT
Voted Best International Resort 2023 by Condé Nast Traveler Spain, this lush retreat is divided into distinct sections, one for family fun and the other an adults-only escape.
Families will feel at home in the spacious rooms, suites and swim up rooms, making a splash at the Cascades pool and enjoying exhilarating activities at the kids’ and teens’ clubs. Couples can escape to an adults-only pool and dining experiences, not to mention the soothing spa.
TIVOLI ALVOR ALGARVE RESORT
Set amid a tranquil fishing village, this luxury resort offers an assortment of facilities and activities, from six pools and multipurpose playing fields to padel tennis courts and indulgent treatments at the wellness centre.
The kids’ club comes complete with a bouncy castle, climbing wall, its own swimming pool and even a circus, while the golden beach is a 10-minute walk away and Alvor is right on the resort’s doorstep.
TIVOLI MARINA VILAMOURA ALGARVE RESORT
This stylish spot combines a fabulous beach club with airy interiors and sea views from its nine storeys. Relax in a range of indoor/outdoor pools and an upscale spa, then savour the sleek cocktail bar, Parisian-style café and mouth-watering steakhouse.
But perhaps the most striking part of this resort is Portugal’s first Purobeach, a beach club that blends poolside glamour with cocktails, champagne, fusion food and an in-house DJ.