Pestana Alvor Praia

Pestana Alvor Praia brings golf and the coast together from a clifftop position above Praia dos Três Irmãos in Alvor. The hotel gives golfers access to eight Algarve courses, making it a useful base for a week built around different rounds rather than returning to the same fairways each day. Mild conditions and comparatively low rainfall support outdoor play through much of the year, while five tennis courts provide another competitive option when clubs are back in the room. Between rounds, the setting changes pace quickly. A lift runs directly down from the hotel to the beach, where the sand and Atlantic sit below the planted hotel gardens.

There are 215 rooms and suites, with most opening onto a private balcony facing towards the beach. Some look across Alvor Bay, while others take in the gardens, so there is a real sense of being by the sea even during a quiet hour before dinner. The interiors combine a classic base with more contemporary details, and the restaurant and bar make an easy meeting point for a post round drink or an unhurried evening meal. An outdoor pool suits the warmer part of the day, while the indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath are particularly welcome after a long afternoon on the course. There is also a gym and massage room for those who prefer a proper recovery session. With water sports available locally and Praia dos Três Irmãos reached by lift, days away from golf need not involve going far from the hotel.