Luxury bespoke holidays to Conrad, Algarve
Facts in brief
Official star rating 5
Location The hotel is located halfway between Faro and Vilamoura.
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Faro Airport
Distance from airport The hotel is about 10-minutes' drive from Faro Airport
Hotel facilities and services
Gusto by Heinz Beck, Louro Restaurant, Lago Lounge, Dado, Dado Seafood, Sereno, Conrad Spa, Tennis Court, 3 Swimming Pools, Tempo Sports, Kids' Club, Babysitting, Concierge, Fitness Centre, Elevators, Golf Courses and Tuition.
Land sports
Tennis, Golf and Swimming.
Out and about nearby
Visit the nearby Ria Formosa Natural Park for guided walks among pine trees, marshes, and salt pans, for bird-watching trips, and for catamaran trips down the river channels. Head into Faro to witness the many historic sights: the Bone Chapel, the Carmo Church, the 13th century Cathedral. Olhao is the Algarve's oldest fishing port, though is famous for its markets down by the water and the remains of its Moorish influences. Ruined castles and a famous Roman bridge wait for you in Tavira. Long walking and hiking opportunities await at Mount Foia. Perhaps also visit the medieval castle of Silves, the grottoes of Ponta da Piedade, the 'End of the World,' and to Cabo do Sao Vicente, where the Romans thought the gods lived.
Sports nearby
Water Sports down by the beach, Bike Tours, and Jeep Safaris.
We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Deluxe room for 7 nights
From about
£940 low season
£1,910 high season
Holiday Code EXH1996
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays to Conrad, Algarve
The Conrad Algarve, in the naturally picturesque area of Quinta do Lago, prides itself on being the most current and up-to-date five star resort in the area. From your first view of the grand driveway, lined with fountains, two long decorative pools, and palm trees, you will gain a sense of the opulent luxury offered here. Appealing to both couples and families, the Conrad Algarve has a diverse, yet sophisticated, array of activities to offer including a spa, a stunning central infinity pool lined with shaded sun loungers, tennis courts, kids' clubs, and a concierge on-hand to organise excursions such as wine-tasting tours and bird-watching trips. Conrad Spa has something of an ethereal feel, with individual canopied treatment rooms each draped with white linen on the very edge of a candlelit pool. Services include Aromatherapy, access to an ice fountain, and specialised manicure and hair treatments. Dining experiences at Conrad Algarve are just as exclusive. Enjoy Mediterranean and Scandinavian food prepared by Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck at Gusto. Become better acquainted with the area you are staying in with the modern Portuguese food served at Louro, either in the dining room or under the outdoor pergola. Lago Lounge is a relaxing space that offers Sri Lankan teas, cocktails, champagne, and light patisserie snacks, with the additions of a homely warm feel and a large terrace. Beside the pool, enjoy cocktails, a BBQ, and seafood fresh from the aquarium at Dado and Dado Seafood, or fresh fruit and drink at Sereno. After dinner and a night cap or final dip in the pool, retire to your fresh, contemporary room. Decorated in a blend of soothing neutral colours and modern floral designs, these spaces are both extremely comfortable and attractive. The patterns woven into the rugs and curtains, carved into the edges of the shelves, and painted onto the feature walls add depth beside the block colour leather headboards and vast chaise longue. All rooms have spacious balconies with excellent views and comfortable furnishings. Many options are available for those travelling with children. Spend a week or two at the Conrad Algarve to ensure you have time to utilise all of the resort's facilities as well as time to explore the rest of the Algarve.
Room descriptions
Conrad Algarve has 154 rooms, each with balcony or terrace, individual temperature control, 42 inch television, DVD player, sound and media system, Wifi, telephones, safe, bar, Nespresso machine, and tea making facilities.
We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Deluxe room for 7 nights
From about
£940 low season
£1,910 high season
Holiday Code EXH1996
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays to Conrad, Algarve
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Conrad Algarve, Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with British Airways from London to Faro.The hotel is about 20 minutes’ drive from the airport and we recommend that we book a private car transfer for you. You may want to have the use of a hire-car for all or part of your holiday and this can be arranged by us for you in advance.
Additional information
Minimum stays: Minimum 2 night stay over 31 December.
Children: For children under 2, cots are provided free of charge, as well as half board when on the same basis as parents. One child 12 years or younger stays free of charge when sharing a room with two adults. Children under 5 eat from the Kids Menu free of charge when on the same basis as their parents. Children between 6 and 12 receive a 50% reduction on meal plan basis when on the same basis as their parents.
Other information: On the nights of 24 December and 31 December special Gala Dinners will take place. There will be no half board served on these dates.
We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Deluxe room for 7 nights
From about
£940 low season
£1,910 high season
Holiday Code EXH1996
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays to Conrad, Algarve
About Portugal
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to Portugal's countryside bursts with pretty villages, glitters with historical treasures and World Heritage sites, as well as converted mediaeval monasteries, and elegant manor houses now hosting some of the finest hotels in Europe. Though Portugal's spirit is undoubtedly rural, its big towns Porto and Lisbon are lively, magical places making full use of their waterside setting, offering rich picking for those that like to wander, with colourful waterside cafes and boutiques, leafy boulevards and old-fashioned trams still rattling through the streets. Smaller towns offer their own enchantment, with well-preserved medieval quarters that invite exploring in towns like Évora, Coimbra, Guimarães and Braga. Outside the cities, travellers can enjoy Portugal's warm sunny weather, exploring centuries-old vineyards, visiting stone villages in the mountains or soaking up rays on the magnificent southern shoreline. Dramatic scenery lies all along the coast from windswept cliffs with edge-of-the-world views to wild dune-covered beaches. More than just a static backdrop, the scenery sets the stage for outdoor adventure. Hiking, surfing, windsurfing, horse-riding, big game fishing, kayaking, diving, golfing, and mountain biking are a few ways to spend a sun-drenched afternoon. 600 miles southwest of Portugal lies the island of Madeira, home to Reid's Palace Hotel, an elegant and glamorous five star hotel in a superb location, ideal for holidays all year round, due to the mild winter climate, and on an island renowned for its beautiful vegetation.
Highlights of Lisbon
The area close to the city of Lisbon is known for its variety of attractions. Moorish architecture left over from Arabic rule can be seen in the Castelo de Sao Jorge in the Alfama. Collections of Portuguese art are on display in the Museu Gulbenkian, the Museu de Arte Antiga, and the Berardo Collection. For a taste of Portugal's maritime history, visit the Monasteiro dos Jeronimos. Sintra, the favourite haunt of Lord Byron, is home to twin-peak-top castles and royal palaces. Beautiful, golden sandy beaches can be found in Cascais to the west of Lisbon, or on the Costa da Caparica to the south; particularly idyllic are the coves between Setubal and Sesimbra. Peniche is a picturesque seaside town renowned for being one of Europe's best surfing spots. You can explore all that the area around the city of Lisbon has to offer with our Tour of the City and Countryside of the Lisboa Region.
Highlights of the Algarve
Known for having some of Portugal's most scenic beaches, the Algarve is a popular destination for those looking for a beach or water sports holiday enjoying the Portuguese sunshine. Sagres and Tavira are recognised as the best places for this. In Albufeira, Armacao de Pera, and Lagos you will find an abundance of the light-catching rocky outcrops and peaceful coves that the Algarve is so well known for. Salema, Burgau, and Sagres were once busy little fishing villages, and now still stand as testament to this important aspect of Portuguese culture. The Reserva Natural da Ria Formosa lies just off the southern coastline, the islands of which can be accessed from many towns, including Faro, Olhao, Fuseta, Cabanas, and Tavira; most of which are also ideal starting points from which to try a little surfing. White-washed and serene Alcoutim is an example of the less-developed Portuguese towns, with a hint of Andalucia in its appearance, and Loule is the perfect place to wander around a bustling market. You may also wish to visit the Roman ruins at Milreu, the Moorish town of Silves, or the Spa town of Caldas de Monchique. For outdoor pursuits, head into the Serra de Monchique Mountain Range.
Highlights of Porto and the Douro Valley
At the mouth of the Rio Douro lies Porto, an atmospheric town with a dramatic aspect and almost Parisian lifestyle. Its streets are lined with historic buildings and wine lodges serving the best of Portuguese wines. The nearby wine towns of Penafiel, Peso da Regua, Pinhao, and Amarante are also recommended for wine-tasting, but have a much more rural location. Amarante, in particular, is believed to be the most attractive wine town in the area, with a central triple-arched bridge, tall stone red-roofed houses interspersed with verdant trees, and a gently flowing river. To witness a sample of Portuguese Baroque architecture, visit the pilgrimage town of Lamego. The main attraction of this town, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedios, lies at the top of an elaborate and intricately decorated set of zig-zagged stairways that pass through archways and across viewing balconies. In Porto, some of the greatest artistic triumphs of 17th century Portugal reside, the Se Cathedral in particular, in which every inch of the columns, archways, and altar have been adorned in golden floral and religious motifs, in true Baroque style. For something even more historic, visit the Palaeolithic rock formations of Vila Nova de Foz Coa, the largest outdoor gallery of stone age remains in the world, which have since been neighboured by flourishing vineyards. Along the rocky gorges of the river, you will find a number of castle-towns, including the Medieval walled town of Trancoso and the fortress town of Almeida.
Highlights of Madeira
A green and fertile island in the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira is situated off the coast of Morocco. Its coastline combines beautiful sandy beaches with rocky cliffs, the latter of which can be best appreciated at Cabo Girao. The island's capital, Funchal, is packed full with historic buildings, including 15th century churches and convents and a Se Cathedral as ornate as the one in Porto. Enjoy the relentless joviality of the street markets, or visit more peaceful attractions, such as the basalt cave of Capela de Sao Vicente or the island's protected nature reserves. Rare Laurissilva forests can be walked, trekked, or hiked through, affording guests sensational views; and the crystal clear waters off the coast can be swam through, perhaps below the water's surface so the ecosystems that live in the reefs can be appreciated. One of the greatest pleasures of Madeira, however, is wandering over the beaches, surveying the rock pools, and taking in the sights from the clifftops. Aside from the key regions that our Portuguese programme focuses on, there is much to find and see in Portugal. Those willing to drive a little further during the day will enjoy a much more diverse touring holiday.
Facts in brief
Capital LisbonAirport There are international airports at Lisbon, Porto and Faro, served by a variety of airlines from the UK, including British Airways, EasyJet, bmibaby, TAP, Jet2.
Size 35,000 sq. miles
Population 10 million