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Hotel pool area with sun umbrellas and sea view under trees.
Modern courtyard with curved walls, wooden tables and chairs, and plants.
Cozy hotel or restaurant area with wooden chairs, round tables, and many hanging lamps.
Cozy dining area with beige upholstered benches, wooden chairs, and picture frames on the wall.
Aerial view of a beach with clear water, surrounded by buildings and abundant greenery.
Aerial view of a beach with pool, sun umbrellas, and clear water next to sand
Terrace with seating and view of turquoise sea
Rock formation on a calm beach with sun umbrellas and blue sea in the background.
Beach between two tall cliffs with calm sea and a person at the water
Beach with umbrellas and rocky coastline under blue sky
Rows of sun umbrellas and lounge chairs on the beach overlooking the sea.
Pool area with umbrellas and loungers next to beach and sea
Illuminated pool with sea view at dusk and palm trees in a hotel resort.
Beach with lounge chairs and straw umbrellas by blue sea and sky
Aerial view of two pools with sun umbrellas and surrounding garden area.
Pool area with sun umbrellas, palm trees, and a table with chairs by the water.
Terrace with set tables, pool, and sea view under clear sky.
Sun loungers with white parasols on a wooden deck overlooking a sandy beach and the sea.
Aerial view of a hotel with tennis courts and beach in a wooded area
Playground with slide, climbing frame, and sand area in a park under sunny skies
Elegant dining table with white tablecloth in front of large arched window overlooking trees.
Modern gym with equipment, weight benches, and large windows in a hotel.
Indoor heated pool area with warm lighting and plants
Modern bedroom with double bed, beige bedspread, two lamps, and a sofa with cushions.
Modern living area with sofa, coffee table, rug, and large windows with curtains.
Seating area with wooden table and chairs in front of large windows overlooking terrace and garden.
Modern bathroom with double sink, bathtub, and bright design.
Elegant hotel room with double bed, stylish nightstands, and architectural rounded arches.
Modern hotel room with balcony overlooking tropical plants.
Balcony with table and two chairs, overlooking pool and garden with palm trees and umbrellas.
Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Armacao de Pera

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve *****
Tour operator category

FAO244
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Highlights

  • 5-star hotel located directly on the sandy beach of Praia das Gaivotas.
  • Wellness area of 2,600 m² with sauna, hammam, and fitness center.
  • Five saltwater pools set within an 11-hectare garden landscape.
  • Sports facilities include three tennis courts and a paddle tennis court.
  • Certified with the 'Reisen mit Zukunft' label according to GSTC standards.

Location

The Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve has 111 rooms and is located in a quiet area on a picturesque cliff above the fine sandy beach "Praia das Gaivotas". The beach is characterized by small rocky coves and can be reached directly via stairs. Inspired by Gaudí's style, the architecture of the various two-story buildings impresses with round lines and soft colors. It is approx. 2 km to the city/town center of Armação de Pêra and approx. 5 km to the town of Porches. Faro International Airport is approx. 55 km away.
Aerial view of a beach with clear water, surrounded by buildings and abundant greenery.
Aerial view of a beach with pool, sun umbrellas, and clear water next to sand
Terrace with seating and view of turquoise sea
Rock formation on a calm beach with sun umbrellas and blue sea in the background.
Beach between two tall cliffs with calm sea and a person at the water
Beach with umbrellas and rocky coastline under blue sky
Rows of sun umbrellas and lounge chairs on the beach overlooking the sea.
Pool area with umbrellas and loungers next to beach and sea
Illuminated pool with sea view at dusk and palm trees in a hotel resort.
Beach with lounge chairs and straw umbrellas by blue sea and sky

Facilities

Hotel pool area with sun umbrellas and sea view under trees.
Aerial view of two pools with sun umbrellas and surrounding garden area.
Pool area with sun umbrellas, palm trees, and a table with chairs by the water.
Terrace with set tables, pool, and sea view under clear sky.
Sun loungers with white parasols on a wooden deck overlooking a sandy beach and the sea.
Pool area with umbrellas and loungers next to beach and sea
Terrace with seating and view of turquoise sea
Aerial view of a hotel with tennis courts and beach in a wooded area
Playground with slide, climbing frame, and sand area in a park under sunny skies
Modern courtyard with curved walls, wooden tables and chairs, and plants.
Cozy hotel or restaurant area with wooden chairs, round tables, and many hanging lamps.
Cozy dining area with beige upholstered benches, wooden chairs, and picture frames on the wall.
Elegant dining table with white tablecloth in front of large arched window overlooking trees.
Modern gym with equipment, weight benches, and large windows in a hotel.
Indoor heated pool area with warm lighting and plants
The 5-star hotel has a total of 111 suites and 20 residences. Facilities include a reception area, boutique, 6 restaurants ("Coral" with sea view, "Vento" with wellness cuisine, "A-costa", "Trattoria", "Gaivotas" and "Raízes" with terrace - BBQ open seasonally), an outdoor area with sun terrace, an approx. 11-hectare garden, and 5 seawater swimming pools (one of which is heated seasonally). Sun loungers and parasols are available for hotel guests in the pool area free of charge (beach also included).

Accommodation

Junior Suite Garden Side

The Junior Suites Garden Side are located on the ground floor or the 1st floor of the hotel, are approx. 55 m² in size and feature a bathroom with bathtub or shower and WC, a double bed or two single beds (twin), air conditioning/heating, minibar (for a fee), safe (included), flat-screen TV with cable channels and pay TV, Wi-Fi (included), bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer, umbrella, premium amenities, Nespresso coffee machine, teapot with a selection of teas and a furnished balcony or furnished terrace facing the garden. Also bookable as a Junior Suite Garden Side for single use.

Modern bedroom with double bed, beige bedspread, two lamps, and a sofa with cushions.
Modern living area with sofa, coffee table, rug, and large windows with curtains.
Seating area with wooden table and chairs in front of large windows overlooking terrace and garden.
Modern bathroom with double sink, bathtub, and bright design.
Elegant hotel room with double bed, stylish nightstands, and architectural rounded arches.
Modern hotel room with balcony overlooking tropical plants.
Modern bathroom with double sink, bathtub, and bright design.
Balcony with table and two chairs, overlooking pool and garden with palm trees and umbrellas.

Junior Suite Pool View

The Junior Suites Pool View are located on the ground floor or the 1st floor of the hotel, are approx. 55 m² in size and feature the same amenities as the Junior Suite Garden Side, but with pool view. Also bookable as a Junior Suite Pool View for single use.

Meals

BB

Breakfast buffet.

HB+

The new HB+ concept enriches the guests' culinary experience while ensuring variety and flexibility. 3-course à la carte menu incl. soft drinks and selected premium wines (A-Costa restaurant, Trattoria Pantaleone or room service / subject to availability and prior reservation required).

Sports included

3 tennis courts and 1 paddle tennis court (1 hour per day free of charge), 2 pickleball courts
Aerial view of a hotel with tennis courts and beach in a wooded area

Sports for a fee

In the immediate vicinity there are numerous water sports options such as jet skiing, windsurfing, diving and motorboating (seasonally). 12 golf courses are accessible in less than 30 minutes (partially reduced green fees for hotel guests).

Children's program

Playground with slide, climbing frame, and sand area in a park under sunny skies
The children's club for children aged 6-12 offers "indoor" and "outdoor" activities (seasonally open, with supervision).
Children under 12 may only participate if accompanied by a responsible adult or by booking a babysitting service (for an extra charge).
Playground (unsupervised, only when accompanied by an adult)

Wellness

Wellness area of approx. 2600 m² (entry from 18 years) with 2 indoor seawater swimming pools, fitness center and various massage cabins. Free access to the Turkish bath (hammam), fitness room and sauna. The 2 indoor seawater swimming pools can only be used for a fee. Massages, wellness & beauty treatments and thalasso therapies for a fee.
Indoor heated pool area with warm lighting and plants

Entertainment

Live music in the 'A-Costa' restaurant, in the Raízes restaurant or on the Praça da Rosas (seasonally).

Hotel service

Wi-Fi (included in the rooms and in all public areas of the hotel).
Room service (for a fee).
Parking (subject to availability, included).
Laundry service (for a fee).

Credit card

All major credit cards are accepted.

Hotel contact

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve
Praia das Gaivotas, Alporchinhos
8400-450 Porches
Portugal
Phone: +351 289 320 820
E-Mail: reservas@vilalara.com

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft provides guidance for making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Biosphere Responsible Tourism

Hotelhinweis

Pets are not allowed in the entire hotel.
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Please note: As of May 1, 2024, the municipality of Lagoa will charge a tourist tax of € 2 per person/night (max. 7 nights; children up to 12 years free).
Payment is made locally at the hotel.
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This is a non-smoking hotel.
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Zusatzhinweis

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Check-in possible from 3:00 PM (hotel rooms)
Check-in possible from 4:00 PM (apartments)

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 23.07.2026 01:30