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Pestana Porches Praia, Alvor

The Algarve is famous above all else for its beaches, but venture a little further inland and you’ll find charming rustic Algarve villages surrounded by fruit, olive and almond groves, lush vegetation, fascinating wildlife and beautiful architecture that reflects the rich history of this beautiful region of Portugal.

If you’re looking to unwind, relax and escape the madding crowd on your holiday in the Algarve, a break at the four star Pestana Porches Praia Hotel could be just what you’re looking for. Within easy reach of the beaches yet enjoying a relaxed, tranquil location away from the tourist hordes, this hotel complex in the quiet Algarve town of Porches – famous for its pottery – could be right up your street. Fantastic amenities and an extensive selection of organised trips, events and activities to suit all tastes and ages makes a stay at the Pestana Porches Praia Hotel a great destination for all types of traveller. Whether you want to kick back and relax or like your holidays to be a little more active, you’ll find what you’re looking for at this attractive, well maintained complex. Meanwhile, extensive conference facilities mean the hotel is also ideally suited to business travellers to Portugal.

Location

The Pestana Porches Praia Hotel is ideally located for those who like to escape the crowd. Set in beautiful gardens and enjoying a quiet countryside location surrounded by vineyards and orange groves, the pleasant, unspoilt Algarve town of Porches is located close to the main EN125 road, between the larger towns of Alcantarilha and Lagoa.

Holidaymakers looking for a beach break will have little cause for complaint either, as Porches is just five kilometres from the beach, between the more touristy Algarve resorts of Benagil and Armacao de Pera – the latter being home to one of the Algarve’s longest beaches. The out-of-the-way location, picturesque whitewashed cottages and tranquil atmosphere make this an ideal spot for a relaxing holiday, whilst the wider area offers plenty of scope for activities and more adventurous holidays.

Rooms

All rooms at the Pestana Porches Praia Hotel have been furnished to the highest standard, with style, comfort and guests’ convenience in mind.

All rooms benefit from a marble bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV, a mini bar and safe, and all have private balconies that offer beautiful panoramic views.

Facilities

The Pestana Porches Praia Hotel offers a good selection of amenities to its guests. Holidaymakers staying at the resort can make use of two pools, both freshwater, along with two additional pools set aside for children.

Not relaxed enough yet? An on-site health club boasts not only a gym but also a jacuzzi, sauna, massage treatments, and a hairdresser. Sporty types can make use of the tennis court, which is floodlit at night to allow nocturnal tennis, and a squash court. A games room keeps younger members of the family entertained, whilst business travellers to the Algarve can make use of four conference rooms on site.

There are a total of three hotels and three bars on site, with live music and evening entertainment always on the menu. A car hire service makes it easy to explore the beautiful surrounding area and the hotel also arranges excursions and activities for its guests. Room service and laundry service complete the impressive list of facilities at the Pestana Porches Praia Hotel.

Things to do nearby

Porches is, above all else, a place to relax and get away from it all, and the beautiful pools and gardens, together with the beautiful Algarve countryside and beaches nearby, allow holidaymakers staying at this hotel to do just that. Guests looking for a little more adventure and activity can take advantage of a good range of trips and excursions laid on by the hotel, whilst on-site car hire means guests can easily get off the beaten track and explore the surrounding area, dotted with caves, caverns, historic sites and wonderfully rustic towns and villages.

Porches itself is famous for its pottery and ceramics, and there are no end of shops offering plenty of potential for browsing. There are a handful of restaurants in the immediate vicinity, whilst the larger Algarve town of Lagoa is famous for its vineyards and a great place to sample the local wines! Watersports, horse riding, swimming, snorkelling, diving and exploring the local caves are all slightly higher-octane activities available close to the town, meaning that guests staying at the Pestana Porches Praia Hotel will have no chance to get bored!

What have previous guests said?

One guest, who stayed at the hotel in July 2006, said the extensive gardens made the holiday ideal for a family break. The reviewer was impressed with the security of the gardens which are enclosed by gates. The reviewer also enjoyed the local restaurants and was impressed with the facilities. The reviewer added that they had already booked a return visit for 2009.