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LTI Alfamar Beach and Sport Resort

Whether you’re a sports enthusiast looking for an action-packed break or a sunseeker looking for a lazy fortnight in Portugal relaxing on the beach or by the pool, the LTI Alfamar Beach and Sport Resort is ideal. The resort, which lies around nine miles from the Algarve town of Albufeira, enjoys a tranquil isolated location yet offers a wealth of on-site sports and leisure facilities. The Algarve is famous for its beautiful beaches, and the LTI Alfamar Beach and Sport Resort lies just a few minutes walk from Praia da Falesia, one of the most beautiful beaches in the region. The kilometre long beach boasts soft sands and calm blue waters and is backed by stunning red-brown cliffs and pine trees.

Hotel Facilities

The resort itself is a modern complex featuring a seven-storey main building, some bungalows, and two separate studio blocks. Guests benefit from two good-sized pools, a separate childrens’ pool, three grass football pitches, multi-purpose fields with running tracks, high jumping, discus-throwing, 13 outdoor tennis courts, two indoor tennis courts, a squash court, and a gym. A nine-hole golf course lies less than two miles away and a further five 20-hole courses lie within a 15-mile vicinity of the resort. Horse riding and mountain biking can be arranged at the hotel and provide a wonderful way to enjoy the beautiful Algarve scenery that surrounds the hotel complex.

If this all sounds a little too energetic, rest assured that the LTI Alfamar Beach and Sport Resort also offers plenty of opportunity to sit back and relax. Those looking for a little R&R can enjoy a massage, enjoy a spa bath or sauna, dine in the on-site restaurant or just pull up a sunlounger and catch some sun by the pool.

Restaurants and Bars

With the beautiful beach just 50 metres away from the hotel’s entrance, entire days can be whiled away just toasting yourself on the sun-kissed sands, cooling down every now and then with a refreshing dip in the ever clear sea – one of Portugal’s many notable features. A fashion boutique and hairdressers are also available to guests at the hotel, whilst babysitting services can be arranged on request.

When it comes to drinking and dining at the resort guests are spoilt for choice. The main Boavista restaurant, is open from 7.30 am until 10 am and from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Caravela is a self service restaurant and grill open from noon to 4 pm in the summer season. The Atlantico pool bar opens from 10 am to 1 pm in the summer season and the Beach Bar is open from 10 am through to 6 pm June to September. Last but not least, the Havana lobby bar is open daily from 6 pm to midnight.

The remote location by Algarve standards means that the hotel is better suited to sports fans and families than to those seeking the high life, although taxis and public transport links are on hand to ferry guests to the lively Algarve town of Albufeira.

Room Facilities

Accommodation at this four-star Algarve beach resort is of a very high quality. There are 264 rooms and suites available, all have private bathroom, satellite TV, radio, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, safety deposit box, air conditioning, heating and a furnished balcony.

The complex lies in well maintained gardens surrounded by pine forests, has a TV lounge, Internet access, small supermarket, newspaper stand and souvenir shop available to guests. The hotel also offers full conference facilties to those on a business break in the Algarve.

Location

As the resort is somewhat remote, car hire is a good option for those who want to explore this beautiful area of the Algarve. Rolling green hills dotted with fig, orange, almond and olive groves lie inland, while closer to hand lie the beautiful beach and nearby Roman Villa. The coastal path offers stunning views, and is ideal terrain for walkers and joggers.

The resort is also within easy reach of the town of Albufeira, a former fishing village that has expanded through tourism to become one of the largest resorts on the scenic Algarve coast. Despite this expansion, the town boasts a picturesque historic centre and fishermen still head out each day from the Fisherman’s Beach.

The old town is built around a pretty cobbled square lined by benches where visitors and locals enjoy shows and puppet theatre during the summer months. The narrow streets surrounding the square are lined with traditional bars, restaurants and market squares, whilst a path winds through rocky cliffs to the town’s main beach. The newer side of the town boasts a wealth of good shopping, dining and nightlife opportunities, in common with many Algarve locations.

Reviews

The scenic location and excellent facilities have won some rave reviews for LTI Alfamar Beach and Sport Resort. One former guest commented on HolidayWatchdog.com that: “The hotel surroundings are quite beautiful. The pool is well maintained, so are the gardens that are encompassed with palm trees. There is a short boarded walk to the beach.”