Algarve: 9 places to stay
Portugal : Algarve (9)
Hotel Martinhal, Sagres
Decadent designer hotel perched on a windswept corner of the lower Algarve, with gorgeous sea views and an endless beach
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Vila Joya, Albufeira
A sybaritic oceanside retreat with a state-of-the-art spa and one of the country's finest restaurants
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Villas Martinhal, Sagres
Chic, resort-based villas for self-catering, on a long beach in the lower Algarve (sleeping 2-8); perfect for families
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Memmo Baleeira, Vila de Sagres
A big beachside hotel with a minimalist décor and panoramic views, on Europe's extreme westerly point
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Monte da Vilarinha, Carrapateira
Fabulous, family-focused apartments in a leafy valley close to the stunning beaches of the Costa Vicentina
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Monte Velho Nature Resort, Carrapateira
A colourful hilltop retreat in a peaceful natural park with the fabulous beaches of the wild west coast waiting below
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Muxima, Aljezur
Go bush in Portugal at this colourful eco-retreat, close to some of the country's finest beaches
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Quinta da Cebola Vermelha, Boliqueime
A restored farmhouse of Provençal inspiration with a shimmering pool and a sun-trap terrace, a short drive from a 5-mile beach
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Vilacampina, Tavira
A boutique B&B in the countryside (but near fabulous beaches), with Moorish influences and a cool pool in peaceful gardens
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