A Portuguese Beach Escape

Celebrate your love amidst sunshine, sea and sassy nightlife, while discovering a variety of venues at the W Algarve in Albufeira.

IF YOU FANCY A EUROPEAN wedding, then a cool contender is Albufeira-the largest and perhaps the most vibrant resort town hemming southern Portugal’s stunning Algarve coast. This fishing village of yore is now a fun holiday destination with an enticing climate and buzzing nightlife, making it a great choice for couples, both looking to tie the knot or spend quality time together, post their wedding madness. The Marriott International group has launched the W Algarve, its new boutique property that brings the distinctive energy of the group’s W brand to Portugal.

The sophisticated 134-rooms feature custom-made furniture and cultural touches such as filigree lamps at bedside tables inspired by the region’s churches and mosaics made from authentic Algarve ceramics. Besides, all rooms offer spacious balconies, facing hotel gardens and the Atlantic coast-perfect for honeymooners!

If you are selecting W as your wedding venue, there are six studios spreading over 515 square metres and more than 2,000 square metres of outdoor area. The hotel adds on great music, signature scents, and more to make your big day a memorable affair.

Dining choices are aplenty and range from the Market Kitchen, which offers modern southern Portuguese fare to Paper Moon that serves Italian food. For al fresco enthusiasts, there’s the W Lounge and SIP @ WET sun deck, for quick bites. Right next door, Sea Sky is the right spot for cocktails backdropped by Armação de Pêra bay. marriott.com

W Algarve brings the distinctive energy of the W brand to Portugal

All the rooms feature custom-made furniture and local cultural touches.