This vast multi-property Luxury Collection resort at the top of a soaring red sandstone cliff surrounded by aromatic pine woods is a family favourite, with something for all ages. The amazing facilities on offer here include a nine-hole golf course, an Annabel Croft tennis academy, a state-of-the-art, 1,000sq/m spa, a private lounging area on iconic Falesia Beach, and a huge kids’ club and children’s village with two life-size pirates’ ships.
Twelve bars and restaurants means there’s something to fit all moods and tastes, with offerings including the casual O Grill family restaurant in a secluded spot overlooking the golf course and the swimming pool of the Residence, with a buffet plus full American breakfast in high season.
In Easter, weather on the sun-drenched Algarve is balmy, with temperatures averaging around 20°C (17° in the sea) and occasional showers but little rainfall –perfect for those who don’t necessarily want the heat of high summer. Among other reasons for staying at the Pine Cliffs Resort this spring are:
The resort is home to several properties – the Pine Cliffs Hotel, Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites, Pine Cliffs Residence, Pine Cliffs Villas, Pine Cliffs Gardens, Pine Cliffs Suites, Pine Cliffs Golf Suites and Pine Cliffs Townhouses – each of them with something different to offer according to what kind of holiday you have in mind.
The villas are particularly well suited to families, with four- and five-bedroom private-pool options offering the ideal space, flexibility and seclusion for multigenerational holidays or get-togethers with other family or friends while giving you quick and easy access to all the facilities and amenities of the resort.
Pine Cliffs has been positively heaped with prestigious accolades: it’s been voted the Best Family Resort in Portugal in the World Travel Awards no fewer than six times, appeared twice on Condé Nast Traveller's Gold List and been named Europe's Best Luxury Family Resort in the World Luxury Hotel Awards.
The seasonal programme offers an array of activities for children of all ages, some that can be enjoyed with parents: they include mini golf, basketball, football, tennis, arts, face painting, water games and playing on the bouncy castle. Some of these activities are to be found in the supervised Porto Pirata children’s village, designed for ages six months to eight years, where there’s also a mini-track for big-wheel toys, scooters and bikes, and a swimming pool. The kids’ club for ages 8–13 years features the likes of mini-golf, football and crossbow on its program.
Pine Cliffs Resort strives for environmental sustainability, energy efficiency and social responsibility through practices including waste recycling or composting, a reduction in energy, water and gas consumption and CO2 emissions, the use of bikes, Segways and electric rather than diesel-powered buggies within the resort, and the use of green technology for lighting and air conditioning.
This vibrant space is a daytime espresso bar, gourmet shop and cooking school hosting live different gastronomic experiences giving you the chance to learn new recipes. For families, it’s the perfect spot for creating unique memories while having fun learning to make pastries, plant-based dishes, brunch favourites, and the likes of cataplana – the popular local pork and seafood stew. There are also drinks workshops teaching you to make everything from family lemonade to craft beer, as well as offering tastings of Algarve and port wines.
To book your Easter family holiday at the Pine Cliffs Resort with full financial co call your Travel Counsellor today.
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