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Maralvor Apartments – Alvor, Algarve

The Algarve is a beautiful stretch of coastline in Southern Portugal that includes over 150 kilometres of golden sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, grottos and natural lagoons. Although the Algarve meets the Atlantic ocean, its warm climate is classified as Mediterranean and as such enjoys year round sunshine.

The idyllic coastal town of Alvor is a quiet resort on the Algarve that is famed for its fresh fish and seafood dishes and boasts cobbled streets, bars, restaurants, shops and live music entertainment. Indeed, although Alvor is relatively close to busier and touristy locations, it is not too close as to cause a distraction and remains a truly relaxing destination. Guests of the Maralvor Apartments will enjoy a pleasant stay in Alvor, which is essentially Portugal at its most serene.

Location

Maralvor Apartments is situated on a hillside some 900 metres from the centre of Alvor resort and its 7 kilometres of golden sands. Furthermore, the hotel is approximately 5 kilometres from the commercial town of Portimão, which has an excellent shopping centre, and 5 kilometres from Praia da Rocha, which is typical of touristy destinations in Portugal with its vibrant night scene and packed beaches.

Faro Airport is just over an hour away by car and a little outdoors adventure can be found in the nearby Quinta da Rocha Nature Reserve. Alvor experiences some of the best weather conditions in Portugal, with 3,000 hours of annual sunshine and summer temperatures in excess of 30 Celsius, making it popular throughout the year.

Rooms

The Maralvor Hotel complex comprises studios, one bedroom apartments and two bedroom apartments. Each type of room has a private and fully equipped bathroom, a kitchenette, living area and either a balcony or a terrace. The bathrooms contain a shower over the bath, basin, toilet and bidet. The kitchenette includes cooking rings, a toaster, fridge and utensils – all the basic necessities for self-catering accommodation.

The living rooms are typically furnished with two sofas, a coffee table, dresser and dining table with chairs. The rooms are spacious, clean, tastefully decorated and overlook the outdoor swimming pool. Maid service is in operation throughout the week and, in some of the larger rooms, a washing machine is also provided. As far as medium budget self-catering accommodation goes, the Maralvor Apartments is as good as any hotel in the Alvor resort or indeed Portugal’s Algarve.

Facilities

The Maralvor Apartments has a range of facilities available to guests staying in one of Portugal’s most tranquil and beautiful resorts. The reception area is low key and the staff are both friendly and helpful.

The hotel’s main feature is the large outdoor pool, for which there are plenty of sun beds and loungers, and there is also a childrens’ pool in the complex. Sunbathing guests will also avail of the poolside bar and snack facilities. In conclusion, the Maralvor Hotel is a pleasant place to stay in the quiet Alvor resort.

Things to do in Alvor

Alvor resort is not only popular for its quiet and beautiful surroundings, it is renowned for its fish and seafood dishes. Indeed, there are numerous restaurants in Alvor that provide truly exquisite food at great value for money. In addition to the warm Mediterranean climate, which is excellent for perfecting tans, Alvor offers numerous other activities such as walking, cycling, horse riding and golf.

There are also water sports activities to enjoy such as scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing, whilst tourists can also visit the 12th century cathedral and the Monchique Mountains. In short, Alvor is a diverse and entertaining oasis of tranquillity in one of Portugal’s most popular tourist destinations.

What have previous guests said?

Maralvor Apartments attracts good reviews because, quite simply, it is a good hotel. It is 3 star accommodation but in terms of value for money the hotel feels more like a 4 star. Indeed, many guests have been particularly impressed with the size of the apartments, commenting that even the bathroom seemed spacious and yet fully furnished.

One concern raised by a handful of guests was that the beds were a little hard, although this is perhaps as much owing to personal preference as anything. Furthermore, the hotel proved a little hard to find for some guests making their own way by car due to poor signposting on the hotel itself. Nevertheless, general opinion is that the Maralvor Hotel is a fine place to stay in Portugal, with friendly service, clean and spacious rooms and good transports link in, around and out of Alvor resort.