Yellow Alvor Hotel (formally the Iberotel Alvor)
The Algarve is a beautiful coastline region of Southern Portugal that comprises miles of golden sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and grottos. The Algarve is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world, as its warm Mediterranean climate boasts hours of unbroken sunshine.
The Alvor resort is an idyllic coastal town renowned for its cobbled streets, fresh fish and seafood restaurants, bars and live music entertainment. Alvor is a refreshing alternative to the more touristy destinations in the Algarve and guests staying at the Iberotel Alvor (also known locally as the Yellow Alvor Hotel) will experience Portugal at its most serene.
Location
The Alvor resort enjoys some of the finest weather conditions in Portugal, comprising 3,000 hours of annual sunshine and summer temperatures topping 30 Celsius.
The Iberotel Alvor is 2.4 kilometres from the touristy beach of Praia do Alvor, 1.3 kilometres from the centre of Alvor resort, 6 kilometres from the commercial town of Portimão, which is excellent for shopping, and 9 kilometres from Praia da Rocha. For nature lovers, Quinta da Rocha Nature Reserve is also nearby and Faro Airport is under 2 hours away. Iberotel Alvor is only a short journey away from Alvor resort’s golden beach.
Rooms
The Iberotel Alvor is an impressively spacious and modern hotel that comprises 144 double bedrooms and 8 junior suites across 3 floors. Each room features air conditioning – a ‘must have’ in the warm Portugal summer – heating for when temperatures dip, a private and fully-equipped bathroom with shower, and either a balcony or terrace.
In addition to this, there is a satellite television, direct dial telephone, mini bar, hairdryer and safety deposit box. All of the rooms are kept clean and are both sufficiently furnished and modestly decorated. Indeed, there is a sense of understated luxury about the hotel, which, in terms of value for money, compares favourably to others in the Alvor resort and Portugal’s Algarve more generally.
Facilities
The facilities on offer at the Iberhotel Alvor are as good as any in Portugal. Serving buffet style breakfasts in the main restaurant, the food available at the hotel is enough to tempt half board guests away from the infamous culinary delights on offer in the Alvor resort. Indeed, dinner menus usually consist of at least two soup starters, salad bar, pasta dish, fish and two types of meat.
The spacious outdoor pool is perhaps the most striking feature of the hotel and there is also a childrens’ pool and sun terrace, which includes a sufficient supply of sun beds and parasols, and ponds including some rather large fish! In the event of a cold winter, there is a heated indoor pool. Moreover, guests can avail of the gym, sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi and sports such as table tennis and billiards. The hotel’s lobby includes a bar, as does the main restaurant, and there is also a pool bar, snack bar, shop and reception service. Maid service operates on a daily basis.
Things to do in Alvor
Guests staying at the Iberotel Alvor will find that there are many things to do besides basking in the warm Mediterranean sunshine. Although, admittedly, this is one of the major activities that draws thousands of tourists to Portugal’s Algarve each year. Nevertheless, golf is enormously popular in Alvor and the Iberhotel Alvor is situated just 4 kilometres from the Alto Golf Course, 6 kilometres from the Penina Golf Course, 15 kilometres from Gramacho Course and 20 kilometres from Palmares Golf, all of which are internationally renowned elite golf courses.
Other than swinging a 5 iron around Tiger Woods style, visitors to the Alvor resort can enjoy walking, cycling and horse riding. There are also plenty of sight-seeing opportunities in this ancient and idyllic coastal town. For the more adventurous, scuba diving, snorkelling, jet-skiing and windsurfing are also on offer. Finally, Portimão and Praia da Rocha are within close proximity of Alvor and are well worth a visit for the Casino, nightclubs, bars, restaurants and popular beaches.
What have previous guests said?
In short, guests have heaped bundles of praise on the Iberotel Alvor which is regarded as one of the best in the Alvor resort. The large swimming pool, pond and garden areas are highlighted as favourites amongst most guests, whilst the hotel’s restaurant is said to serve up delicious and varied dishes. In general, guests enjoyed their stay, and many intend to return to this part of Portugal again in the future.
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