Discover Anantara's oasis of luxury in Vilamoura

Overlooking the prestigious Victoria Golf Course just minutes from the marina of the upmarket resort of Vilamoura, this five-star retreat is a fabulous place to sip cocktails in poolside cabanas, indulge in ancient Mediterranean and Ayurvedic therapies in the award-winning spa, and relax at Purobeach Vilamoura beach club with its daybeds and DJ sessions, just a short shuttle ride away.

Discover Anantara's oasis of luxury in Vilamoura

Dotted with sculptures, paintings, and installations by Portuguese artists, Anantara Vilamoura has stylish, minimalist rooms with balconies looking over its gardens, golf course, or swimming pools. The accommodation is actually divided into two distinct areas – one for families, with all the amenities to entertain both adults and children, and the other created for adults who desire extra privacy and comfort.

There’s the perfect accommodation here for everyone; for families, we particularly recommend the Deluxe Family Swim-Up Rooms and the two-bedroom Family Swim-Up Rooms – both pool-adjacent havens with special features and thoughtful extra touches in addition to giving you the ability to step directly from your sun-drenched terrace into the swimming pool.

Meanwhile, in the adults-only area of the hotel, the new Palms Suites include a living area and dinner table to give you privacy as a couple. Butlers will attend to your every whim and wish, while your upscale amenities include a pillow menu, cotton dressing gowns and slippers, coffee-making facilities, and evening turndown service.

In the family area of the resort, parents and children have the choice of two outdoor swimming pools, while babies and toddlers can safely play in a pool that has been designed just for them. In the adults-only area, there are also two outdoor pools to choose from, both heated during the winter, plus the indoor Vitality Pool.

Adults also love Anantara Vilamoura’s new gin bar, Botanic - an exclusive environment with the charming feel of an indoor botanical garden, offering a menu of signature cocktails and the world’s finest gins and premium tonics. It compliments other bars and restaurants here including Ria, an adults-only seafood bistro showcasing produce from the Ria Formosa and rest of the Algarve coast, chosen from wicker baskets, cooked in front of you on a barbecue, and served poolside.

Other tempting spots include Anantara Lounge & Bar, with hand-crafted cocktails and traditional afternoon teas featuring pastéis de nata, and there’s a signature Dining by Design collection of special menus served in romantic settings with a private chef and waiting service: choose from golf course views or bask in a golden sunset while being serenaded by a private Portuguese guitarist.

The resort’s experts will help you discover this lovely area through carefully curated authentic adventures that can include a hot air balloon ride over orange groves and cork trees, a nature park cruise around the Ria Formosa islands with its unique ecosystems, and visits to iconic local vineyards and wineries.

You can also delve into the secrets of Portuguese cuisine in Anantara’s own Spice Spoons experience where, guided by an expert chef, you’ll use regional products hand-picked at the market to create the most authentic local dishes, such as cataplana, razor clam rice, and chocolate and almond-stuffed figs.

To book your holiday at the Anantara Vilamoura, call your Travel Counsellor today.

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