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Le Meridien Dona Filipa

A luxurious and ideally situated accommodation option in the heart of the Algarve, this hotel and golf resort is ideal for groups of friends, couples and families with young children.

The beach is just a few minutes’ walk from your room so you can spend as long as you like relaxing by the clear Atlantic waters before sampling some delicious local cuisine from one of the beach side restaurants or cafes. Faro airport is just a short drive away, making this an easily accessible base for exploring this region of the Algarve. The hotel facilities are excellent and offer plenty of activities and services for all guests, including some thoughtful extra touches to keep the children entertained. Keen golfers will love the chance to practically sleep on the green and the onsite golf store will ensure you are always equipped to play your best. No matter how active or relaxing you want your Algarve holiday to be, this is the ideal location for a memorable break in the sun.

Location

The popular Algarve region of Portugal has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, attracting thousands of visitors each year.

With long, hot summers and mild winters, the Algarve is the ideal spot for a sun-drenched holiday at any time of the year. Situated in the popular custom-built resort of Vale do Lobo in the Almancil area, this stunning hotel and golf resort is the ideal base from which to explore this region of the Algarve.

Vale do Lobo is a fantastic resort offering all the amenities and leisure facilities you could need for a relaxing and satisfying holiday in the sun. The hotel is set in large grounds and furnished in the traditional Portuguese style, making this a lovely authentic base from which to explore the charms of the Algarve. With its fantastic location a mere 200 metres from the beach, guests can cool down with a dip in the clear Atlantic waters whenever it suits them.

Facilities

Guests of this stylish hotel will be blown away by the number and quality of facilities on offer. The outdoor pool is large and there’s a separate children’s pool where the little ones can play safely in shallower water and meet other holidaymakers their own age.

For those that like to keep active, there are three floodlit tennis courts available for guests use and lessons are offered for those that want to improve their swing. Children are also well-catered for with the Penguin Village and a sports coaching programme for those up to 12 years old. The adjacent San Lorenzo Golf Club, widely considered to be one of the best in Europe, is owned by the hotel, making this the ideal accommodation option for keen golfers.

There are several dining options within the hotel for guests to make use of, including the Restaurant Primavera, Restaurant Grill D Duarte, Club San Lorenzo and Bar San Lorenzo. Each of the stylishly decorated bedrooms are fitted with individually controlled air conditioning units to keep you cool as well as a balcony area to ensure you always have a quiet place from which to soak up the delightful Algarve sun. There are private bathrooms in all rooms as well as satellite television to keep you amused.

Things to do nearby

With so many activities on offer within the complex, it might take several days before you feel ready to venture outside, but make the effort as there is so much to see in the area. The friendly staff at the 24-hour reception can arrange horse riding, go karting and health and spa services nearby. Of course, no visit to the Algarve is complete without spending some time relaxing on the beach and the gorgeous Praca at Vale do Lobo is one of the best in the area, flanked by dramatic red cliffs. Within the resort you will find a wide range of restaurants serving up a choice of international cuisines and bars and pubs to suit all tastes.

Water sports and boat trips offer some unique ways to cool down when the temperatures soar and children in particular will love exploring this gorgeous coastal resort from the sea. For those that enjoy a spot of retail therapy on their holiday, Vale do Lobo offers an impressive range of designer boutiques and independent craft stores where you can find some unique gifts and souvenirs.

What have previous guests said?

Many guests of the Dona Filipa and San Lorenzo Golf Resort comment on the fantastic location and the benefit of staying right next to one of the best golf courses in Europe. An English couple recently spent a relaxing break here and noted that “the location in Val do Lobo is excellent right next to the beach”. As a result, the complex is popular not only with groups of golfers but also families with young children, attracted by the excellent kids’ facilities.

The comfortable and attractively furnished accommodation also pleases guests, who generally find that they have plenty of space to relax and unwind. A recent British visitor was delighted to find that “the rooms were large and spacious” and the friendly staff were always on hand to assist guests.