Vila Vita Parc

Why do people love staying in your hotel? There are plenty of reasons why guests love to stay at VILA VITA Parc. First of all, its astonishing cliff top location, with stunning ocean views over the Atlantic, offering a real sense of place through authentic Portuguese hospitality, with high attention to detail and friendly service, personalised for each guest.

Suitable for all tastes and ages, it’s a great beach and leisure resort for the whole family, for all these reasons:

What is there to do in the area or on site? We offer diverse leisure and sporting activities: golf, tennis, volleyball, spa with health, wellness and rejuvenating programmes, fitness, cycling, water sports including scuba diving, birdwatching and garden tours, cooking lessons, private tour guides, and a private yacht.

In the Algarve, besides the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent beaches and delicious cuisine, you have the chance to discover a rich cultural heritage handed down over many centuries of history.

From legends evoking the beautiful almond tree blossoms (the “snow of the Algarve”) or even the rock formations, to the many churches and a few Moorish castles (the one in Silves, once the Moorish capital city in the Algarve and the most important commercial post in Portugal, is not to be missed!), to the Cape S. Vincent, where Prince Henry the Navigator founded his nautical school, to the nature possibilities like hiking, bird watching, diving to see the most beautiful and largest natural reef in Portugal (it is just 100m from our beach!), golfing in over 40 golf courses, speeding on the Algarve racetrack, sliding in the waterparks, going on several types of boat trips or even swimming with dolphins at the Zoomarine, you will find plenty of amusement and smiling faces.

What kind of breakfast do you offer? We offer a sumptuous continental breakfast buffet, either at Bela Vita restaurant, in a sun-filled dining room and garden terrace with al-fresco seating overlooking the lake, or at Atlântico fine dining restaurant, which also provides hot specialties “à la carte” in a romantic setting with sweeping panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean.

Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? Yes, food is never an afterthought at VILA VITA Parc. With a total of 6 bars and 10 restaurants, as well as a ranging from casual beachside dining to rustic Portuguese plates to one-of-a-kind gastro-creations at our two Michelin-starred restaurant, diversity is key to our culinary philosophy. Flavours span the globe, from sun-drenched Mediterranean produce to clean and crisp Japanese cuisine. And our impressive wine cellar, at a depth of eight meters under the ground, stocked with more than 11.000 bottles, ensures the perfect accompaniment wherever you dine. All of our restaurants and bars are subject to seasonal operation. Two of the restaurants are situated at our Armação Beach Club, at the beach of Armação de Pêra, between the beach and the lagoon in the natural reserve and another one at the nearby village Porches. Free transfer is provided uniquely for our guests.

Other options to dine or lunch include the local delicacy “chicken piri-piri” at Ramires in Guia or the traditional fish and seafood restaurants such as Praia Dourada, Arte Nautica or Só Verão.

Which is your most popular room, and why? The deluxe room with ocean view, obviously because of the ocean views over the Atlantic Ocean, meaning astonishing views over the wide of the sea and the beautiful bay which spreads over more than 8Km. Also, their location at the Residence building is a perfect ambiance for couples.

What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms? We have Natalie’s Crèche (6 months to 3 years inclusive) and Annabella’s Kids Park (4 to 12 years inclusive), with weekly changing programmes, as well as a playground, three children’s pools and babysitting service on the rooms, on request. Baby cots or extra beds are possible to place in most of the rooms, on request, as long it does not exceed the maximum capacity, and free of charge until 12 years inclusive. Also on request, we can place some baby items like a bottle warmer, for example.

Teenagers also enjoy special attention, especially during school break holidays, with tailor-made programmes including leisure and sports activities as well as the innovative Teen Wellness Programme.

What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? You will find the best of Portugal in VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa in an ambiance of Moorish and Algarve-inspired architecture and design, reflected in all areas and aspects of the resort, using especially hand-made, locally produced and sourced artisan products, respecting and promoting local culture and traditions, with highly sustainable policy throughout the resort and a wide range of wellness programmes and treatments. With over 800 employees, VILA VITA Parc offers a ratio that exceeds 2:1 employee to guest - the highest in Portugal.

There are plenty facilities and services in VILA VITA Parc to make you feel great and overwhelmed, and to provide you an unforgettable holiday experience.

Portugal discovered the World. Now come and discover ours.