Vila Vita Parc
Hotel · Armação de Pêra
R. Anneliese Pohl, Alporchinhos, 8400-450 Porches, Portugal
Highlights
Golf, tennis, spa, 10 restaurants, 6 bars, kids' club
R. Anneliese Pohl, Alporchinhos, 8400-450 Porches, Portugal Get directions
Golf, tennis, spa, 10 restaurants, 6 bars, kids' club
R. Anneliese Pohl, Alporchinhos, 8400-450 Porches, Portugal Get directions
"Few resorts have as much on offer as Vila Vita Parc, which is one of the rare properties that cater to a large number of people, including families, but manages to feel peaceful and private. With an impressive 10 restaurants—including one with two Michelin stars—plus six bars, a golf course, and a Sisley spa, there’s enough to keep you occupied for a fortnight. Guests can choose from ocean or garden-view rooms, one-bedroom or family-sized, and even rooftop suites. Exteriors are unmistakably Portuguese, with whitewashed walls and blue accents throughout, but what really stands out here is the amount of space available to guests. While the resort welcomes all visitors, it’s undoubtedly a family-friendly property, with a Kids’ Club, on-site playground, and crèche available to look after babies from six months. There are six pools throughout the property and endless green space for young ones to enjoy. They share it with local birdlife, which lives on-site and makes for wonderful spotting opportunities for adults and kids alike."
"Algarve, Portugal This is the grand dame of the Algarve’s resorts, with something for everyone. Private yacht with which to set sail on the seas? Tick. Two Michelin-star restaurant? Tick. Extraordinary wine cellar? Tick. The country’s only Sisley Spa? Tick. Brilliant kid’s club? Tick. And so, it goes on. The choice of restaurants is huge, ranging from Michelin star dining at Ocean, where you really must try Chef Hans Neuner’s sublime dishes, to traditional Portuguese favorites at Adega, Japanese teppanyaki and sushi at Mizu, and tuna tartare and salmon poke bowls next to the infinity pool at Whale. They have their own private beach, great shops, and tip-top service throughout the 202 rooms and villas dotted around the 54 acres of sub-tropical garden. —Mary Lussiana Distance to the water: On the beach Travel time: 45 minute drive from Faro Airport Price: Rooms from around $240 per night" - Lauren Burvill
"The stunning natural beauty and bracing sea air of Portugal’s Algarve region are medicine on their own. But taking it up a notch is the spa at Vila Vita Parc, which occupies its own, dedicated building and whose treatment menu was created in partnership with French spa leader Sisley. With a brand like that behind the place, it’s no surprise that skincare is a focus, calling upon products that incorporate botanical extracts and essential oils. Expect pore-tightening facials, toning body treatments, and medical-grade pedi-cures (get it?) from legendary podiatrist Margaret Dabbs. On the activity side of wellness, there are personal trainers on hand for custom workouts and deep dives into the HYPOXI Method, which is said to combine vacuum therapy with a moderate workout routine and balanced nutrition plan to eradicate stubborn fat deposits, eliminate fluid retention, tone the skin, and accelerate metabolism. The spa takes a holistic, body-soul-mind approach to wellness, and to that end, it has a garden yoga pavilion for private, group, and aerial classes."
"Located on Portugal's southern coast in Porches, this resort embodies the luxurious, restful coastal retreat readers are seeking — an elegant seaside escape prized for relaxation and high-end amenities." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Perched on a clifftop overlooking the Atlantic, this 170-room resort sits on 54 tropical acres and blends whitewashed Moorish architecture with attentive, personalized service. Facilities include six bars, 11 restaurants (notably a farm-and sea-to-table venue with two Michelin stars), three swimming pools, a spa with 14 treatment rooms, sports facilities, and newly launched private villas with butler service and private pools. Guests can descend wooden steps to a secluded golden-sand beach, enjoy poolside garlic- and wine-soaked mussels, and dine on regional comfort dishes such as a rustic spicy-sausage-and-vegetable soup at the on-site Adega." - Kristin Braswell
