Family activity holidays at Pine Cliffs Resort
Albufeira, Portugal
This is a magnificent resort in terms of location, grounds, accommodation and facilities on site.
Pine Cliffs Resort is set amidst 72 acres of gardens of umbrella pines, lawns and 9-hole golf course. There is a wonderful sandy beach, Falesia beach, at the bottom of the sandstone cliffs and reached by lift. Children are very well catered for with the Porto Pirata children’s village but older children will enjoy the tennis, golf driving range and the water sports. Self-catering is possible in the Townhouses, Golf Suites and Pine Cliffs Residences, otherwise there is a choice of about 9 restaurants (some seasonal). Some hotel rooms also interconnect. This is a popular resort for families with children of all ages, helped by the excellent Kids Club, range of accommodation and extensive land and water sports for older children.
Land Sports
There is a 9-hole golf course,3 floodlit tennis courts, 2 floodlit clay tennis courts, table tennis, football, yoga, pilates, volley ball court, basket ball court and bicycle rental.
Land Sport Academies and Courses
There is a golf academy that offers lessons to adults and children, lessons include video analysis, use of all equipment, game assessment and drills. Lessons are charged individually at 60€ per hour for a child or at 32€ per person in a group of 4. The Annabelle Croft Tennis Academy runs 5 day adult and children’s coaching courses for ages 4-17 years from 250€ and 1 hour lessons from 65€.
Water Sports
There are 5 outdoor swimming pools, 1 indoor swimming pool, standing paddle boards, jet skis, wakeboarding, ringo rides, couch ride, banana boats and kayaks
Water Sport Academies and Courses
Standing paddle board lessons cost 45€ per hour, water aerobic classes are offered and water skiing lessons are 60€ for two people at 30 minutes. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Kids’ Clubs
Pirate’s Port is the resort’s is a children’s village suitable for 6 months-8 years open from April-October 9.30-17.00 daily. Supervised by qualified members of staff, children’s facilities include 2 life-size wooden pirate ships, a bouncy castle, basketball court, scooters, bikes, children’s swimming pool and 18-hole mini-golf course for the whole family. Pirate’s Port organises by age into the following categories: 6-36 months from 90€ for a full day, 3-4 years from 50€ and 5-8 years from 45€. Activities include archery, arts and craft, games and driving pedal cars. The mini-golf course costs 20€ for a family of 2 adults and 2 or 3 children.
Other Activities
There is a games room and TV lounge. Carola Fashion Jewellery, The Fashion Store and Zina are onsite boutiques.
Excursions and Activities Nearby
Oscar Bar 5D Cinema is an experience for the senses with short film suitable for the family, tickets costs around 20€ for 2 adults and 2 children. The waterpark and aquarium, Zoomarine, costs 96€ for a family of 4 and lies 21km away. The old town of Albufeira offers a base for dolphin watching, diving and boat trips.
Spa, Health and Fitness
The Thalgo Spa facilities include a sauna, jacuzzi, an indoor swimming pool and 3 treatment rooms where massages and health and beauty treatments are offered. Children over 16 are welcome with specifically designed massages, facials and manicures from 15€. The Health and Fitness Club contains the latest Technogym equipment and 4km jogging track. Pine Cliffs Goes Active provides weekly fitness activities from Latin dance lessons and Zumba classes to circuit training.
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