Albufeira

Vila Joya is a luxury resort and spa close to Albufeira yet a planet away in every respect, located right on the beachfront near Praia da Galé. — Lonely Planet

The Epic Sana's low-rise architecture beautifully blends into the landscape; the decor is cool, contemporary, and comfortable; and the facilities are first-rate, particularly for active types. — Fodor's

Perfect for families, this sprawling Starwood Luxury Collection resort offers all manner of activities from golf to tennis to water sports, along with direct access to a lovely cliff-backed beach. — Fodor's

In the heart of lively Albufeira, this modern four-story hotel offers good value for its neat, tidy rooms, and it's just a short skip to the beach. — Lonely Planet

One of Albufeira's old-fashioned hotels, the Vila Recife has a range of rooms, from spacious but slightly outdated quarters to modern, sprightlier digs. — Lonely Planet

The 217-room Pine Cliffs Hotel is a beautiful cliffside resort offering armloads of amenities and spectacular ocean views. — Oyster

On 16 hectares (40 acres) of sun-drenched scrubland about 6.5km (4 miles) east of Albufeira, this all-inclusive high-rise resort is one of the most stable in the Club Med empire. — Frommer's

One of Albufeira's most comfortable lodgings is a 10-minute walk from the main square. — Fodor's

A modern, five-star beach hotel in the Algarve, with a luxe spa – includes complimentary spa access. — Jetsetter

Stand-alone residence-style retreat within the Sheraton Algarve Hotel, with a private beach, pools and an endless activity list. — Jetsetter

The 88-room Hotel Rocamar is a mid-range property with contemporary interiors overlooking Albufeira's picturesque Praia dos Pescadores. — Oyster

While it isn't the prettiest hotel gracing the sandy shoreline of Albufeira, the modern cube-like Hotel Sol e Mar does have a pretty enviable location. — Lonely Planet

The 344-room Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel Spa is an upper-middle-range, family-friendly complex set just behind the scenic Santa Eulália beach on the outskirts of Albufeira. — Oyster

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Bayside Salgados is a budget apartment complex with a colorful and friendly ambience set in a fairly remote development that's a 15- to 20-minute drive to Albufeira. — Oyster

Solaqua Apartments is a mid-range property set in a largely residential area between Albufeira's Old Town and its lively nightlife hub. — Oyster