Pine Cliffs Resort, A Luxury Collection Resort
Algarve
OVERVIEW
As family resorts in the sun go, you can’t go wrong with Pine Cliffs Resort, one of the best resorts in Portugal. The sunny stretch of Algarve coastline is home to the resort, which perches on the top of cliff overlooking the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. The setting doesn’t mean there’s no room for a beach though – they’ve thought of everything, including lift access to the sands of Falesia Beach, six kilometres of uninterrupted golden sand backed by beautiful red sandstone cliffs. From the shore it’s quite the spectacle.
For grown-ups there’s plenty of space to explore plus a fantastic spa and a golf course with a highly regarded academy, so you can improve that swing in the sun. Little ones will find plenty to do at the special 7,000 square-metre kids’ village, Porto Perata, where they can play on two life-size wooden pirate ships. There’s a mini golf course, a playground, sports courts, their own supervised pool, a bouncy castle and a huge programme of daily activities including face painting and treasure hunts. All activities are age-appropriate, with kids aged 3-4 and 5-8 catered for at the kids club. At the Junior Club there’s entertainment for kids aged 8-12 and a separate area for teens.
Stick together and you can play family golf at the mini course or upgrade to the full length course for grown up kids, learn to surf or kayak or book a family banana boat.
SUMMARY
Rooms: 217
Location: Algarve, Portugal
Nearest Airport: Faro Airport
Board Basis: Room Only, Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board
6 Reasons to visit Pine Cliffs Resort
- The only beach in the Algarve to be classified as Golden Flag
- The well-equipped two- and three-bedroom residences are perfect for families
- Kids will love exploring the huge resort with plenty of green space
- Restaurant options are varied and great for fussy palates
- Stylish Moorish-influenced design with murals and hand-painted tiles
- Annabel Croft Tennis Academy with coaching and tennis clinics
The resort may be large, but there’s a seasonal resort train that runs around the hotel grounds, saving tired legs (and the inevitable tantrum that follows). Fun and functional.
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Where to stay
Pine Cliffs Resort spreads across the Atlantic cliffs with a range of accommodation including hotel rooms, Ocean Suites, Villas, Terraces and Residences. Hotel rooms look out over the gardens or the Atlantic. Opened in 2016, the suites are available studio-style with a living area, or one-bedroom versions separate from the open-plan living area and kitchen. Guests of the Terraces receive special benefits and discounts at the restaurants, bars, golf course, salon, children’s village, tennis courts and boutique – a good reason alone to upgrade to the larger residences. Throughout you will find Portuguese and Moorish influences, with local ceramics and warm terracotta tiles. Cosy balconies and terraces take in the wonderful views of the resort and the dramatic Algarve cliffs.
The resort may be large, but there’s a seasonal resort train that runs around the hotel grounds, saving tired legs (and the inevitable tantrum that follows). Fun and functional.
What to do
You could be overwhelmed by the choice of activities available at Pine Cliffs Resort. With golf and tennis academies and an endless supply of watersports there is plenty to keep you active. If all of that seems too much then head to the award-winning Serenity Spa where you can indulge in a thermal oasis with hydro pools, steam baths and saunas infused with herbs and Himalayan rock salt.
The resort may be large, but there’s a seasonal resort train that runs around the hotel grounds, saving tired legs (and the inevitable tantrum that follows). Fun and functional.
What and Where to Eat
There are plenty of dining venues at Pine Cliffs. Try freshly caught seafood at O Pescador or meat grilled to perfection at Piri Piri Steakhouse. Perhaps you would prefer beach snacks by the ocean or a well-earned steak at the golf course’s Club House? You could of course sip a glass of chilled champagne overlooking the dramatic cliffs or finish your evening with a fine port wine at Portoluna.
The resort may be large, but there’s a seasonal resort train that runs around the hotel grounds, saving tired legs (and the inevitable tantrum that follows). Fun and functional.
When to travel
| Month | Temp(C) |
Sun(hrs) |
Rain(mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan |
12 | 5 | 85 |
Feb |
13 | 6 | 25 |
Mar |
15 | 7 | 40 |
Apr |
16 | 9 | 38 |
May |
18 | 12 | 32 |
Jun |
21 | 12 | 2 |
Jul |
24 | 12 | 1 |
Aug |
24 | 12 | 0 |
Sep |
23 | 9 | 58 |
Oct |
19 | 7 | 57 |
Nov |
16 | 6 | 72 |
Dec |
14 | 5 | 117 |