When it comes to holidays in Portugal, the Algarve is invariably the first choice for all holiday goers. The perfect weather conditions combined with world class holiday facilities and activities makes the Algarve so popular.
Some of the most popular activities here are: playing golf on one of the excellent golf courses, going to the beach, enjoying the exciting nightlife and more recently: relaxing in a golf spa.
Golf spas are the perfect opportunity to get you a luxurious and refreshing treatment, and many spas have tailor-made spa treatments and packages for everyone. A bit of online research reading travellers reviews about the spas in Algarve will help you to choose the best.
Here are some of the top golf spa resorts in the Algarve offering varied spa packages with soothing ambience and world class accommodation facilities.
The Vila Sol Algarve - A Renaissance Spa & Golf Resort.
Vila Sol Algarve - A Renaissance SPA & Golf Resort is set within 150 acres of beautiful natural landscape, located close to Vilamoura.
This five star resort is the ideal place to spend a memorable time in a relaxed atmosphere, and where you can make the most of being one with nature.
Within the Resort is a 27-hole championship course - Vila Sol Golf, surrounded by art and nature, the 5 star Vila Sol Hotel and self-catering apartments, and the World-Class SPA. A blend of landscaped and natural areas creates a wonderful natural harmony, leading to a feeling of relaxation and well being. The spa here offers: Body scrub, Body wrap, Facial treatments, fitness counselling, foot bath, massages, steam room, therapy baths and more packages.
Santa Eulalia Resort and Golf Spa, Albufeira
This is a new 5 star luxury Hotel and spa located near the town of Albuferia. The hotel is imposing and offers exclusive accommodation in the form of individual one two or three bedroom apartments surrounded by gardens.
The spa is situated beneath the hotel in a covered area surrounded by nice views. The Spa and Thalasso Centre has trained experts and masseuses for all the treatments. Using seawater and its biological elements, Thalasso Therapy offers a variety of specialised treatments for nurturing the health and well being of the body.
The Ria Park Hotel & Spa
This is a popular hotel due to its elegance and luxury. Located between Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago in the Algarve it provides an ideal location for holidays and golf. Set in a verdant valley the hotel rooms have beautiful views from their balconies or terraces over the gardens, pool area, or towards the long sandy beach and the blue of the Atlantic Ocean.
The hotel has 2 outdoor pools, one of which reserved for children, and one heated indoor pool. The Spa Health Club is well equipped with treatment rooms for anti-stress and weight-lose programmes, massage, sauna, steam bath, fitness room and a Jacuzzi.. There is a full size football pitch and two tennis courts, whilst surrounding the hotel are six of the most famous golf courses in the Algarve. It is also some 700 metres from a lovely beach.
The 5 Star Hotel Hilton Vilamoura Cascatas Resort & Spa
The latest addition to the regions hospitality industry, this 5 star resort and spa was opened in 2007 and is located next to the Pinhal Golf Course Club House at Vilamoura in the Algarve, Portugal.
Facilities include five outdoor pools, one of which is reserved for children, a golf shop with a special area created for swing perfection under expert guidance. There is a Business Centre and conference facilities available for up to 470 guests. The "Paradise Island" is an area of 3.000 mts specially created for shildren with sports installations, toys and lots more.
The 7SPA Health Club & Spa which is located in a separate building directly across from the entrance of the Hotel offers comprehensive treatment based on the seven "chakras".
