Bed & Breakfast: 7 nights at Vitor’s Plaza, in Albufeira, Portugal

A large lagoon-style pool sits at the centre of the outdoor terrace. Loungers line its edges, and there’s a bar where you can buy snacks during the day. There’s a smaller, kidney bean-shaped kids’ pool a few feet away, too. Inside, you’ll find an adults-only second pool. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer up views of the hotel’s gardens.
Outdoor pool
The large pool area has wide terraces dotted with sunbeds and parasols. There’s a poolside bar, too, where you can grab drinks, snacks and ice-creams.
Indoor pool
The indoor pool is adults-only – and it is heated according to weather conditions.
Kids’ pool
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The restaurant opens for breakfast and dinner. In the morning, you can plate up fresh fruit and pastries. Apartments come with kitchenettes, so you can prepare meals in your room. Stock up on supplies at the hotel’s mini-market. If you want to go out for dinner, there’s a couple of places to eat near the hotel. Alternatively, take a five-minute taxi ride to the town of Alvor, where you’ll find a larger selection of restaurants and bars.

The Three Brothers restaurant
International dishes are on the cards at the The Three Brothers restaurant, which is open for breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is a buffet affair, while there’s an à la carte menu for evening meals.

Plaza snack bar*
The snack bar is close to the pool and offers a variety of snacks. There is nightly entertainment, too.
Plaza Bar*
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Al fresco live music, quiz nights and magic shows are on the agenda a couple of nights a week throughout the high season. Little ones can spend time at the playground, or in the games room – the latter’s loaded with arcade machines* and a pool table.

Evening entertainment programme
Including quizzes, sports tournaments and children’s entertainment. Plus, there’s evening entertainment in June, July and August.
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For daytime activities, you’ve got tennis* and volleyball courts, as well as shuffleboard and a bowling green. Golf enthusiasts can perfect their skills at the Pestana Golf Academy*, a five-minute walk down the road.

You can also practise your putt at the hotel’s minigolf course.
Games room*
There are plenty of fun options to choose from, including electronic games, table football and a pool table.
Volleyball
Shuffleboard
Playground
Pool table*
Table tennis
Tennis
Minigolf
Multi-sports court
Daytime activity programme
Sports and activities – held 4 to 5 times a week.
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The gym is stocked with a few cardio machines.
Gym
Massage*
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