Anantara’s first resort in Europe blends their trademark flair and exceptional service with an authentic taste of Portugal. This is a resort that has something for all the family, with a sublime spa, excellent kids’ club and an Arnold Palmer designed golf course just next door. For those wanting to get out and explore the local area, you’re also within easy reach of Vilamoura marina with its choice of excellent local restaurants, bars and shops. This is a fabulous choice for families, with an extensive kids’ programme provided by the highly-regarded Worldwide Kids Company - the football and dance academies are particularly popular.

30 minutes from Faro Airport

In the Algarve close to the coast, 15 minutes from Vilamoura Marina.

All 260 rooms and suites have been given the full Anantara treatment, recently refurbished in a fresh and contemporary style. All rooms have air conditioning, a private balcony with day bed, bathroom with separate bath and rain shower, flat screen TV, iPod docking station, WiFi and a Nespresso machine. Choose between views of the gardens, pool or golf course, with interconnecting options available for families. The suites come with the services of a butler, and suite guests will also enjoy an exclusive daily à la carte breakfast at the Emo restaurant. The Victoria Suites have a separate dining area and a second bathroom, while the opulent Presidential Suite has a rooftop deck with sofa, loungers, dining table and a Jacuzzi, plus a Bang & Olufsen sound system and a lavish bathroom with whirlpool bath.

Emo is the signature restaurant, open for dinner only and offering gourmet Portuguese cuisine accompanied by a choice of more than 350 wines. The Victoria restaurant serves buffet breakfast and nightly themed buffet dinners, and Ria specialises in locally caught seafood, with the option to enjoy a casual lunch either by the pool or on the restaurant’s sunny terrace. The Anantara Lounge & Bar is the place for afternoon tea, cocktails, wine and tapas, and there are also two pool bars where the Sunshine Butlers will bring a chilled bottle of Veuve Clicquot direct to your cabana. Private dining can also be arranged at various locations around the resort.

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There are three outdoor swimming pools, including a kids’ pool and an adult-only pool, plus a heated indoor vitality pool complimentary for suite guests. The stunning Anantara Spa offers seven treatment rooms and a range of reviving therapies, and there is also a fitness centre, floodlit tennis court, direct access to the golf course and complimentary yoga, Pilates and Tai chi. Children are extremely well catered for, with a crèche for toddlers, a kids’ club for 4-11 yrs and The Hub for teens. There is also a football academy for children aged 5-14 yrs and a dance academy for 4-18 yrs. Babysitting is available on request, so parents will have ample opportunity to escape from the kids for a few hours and have some time to themselves!