Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa, Algarve, Portugal

• Stellar digs: With its unparalleled setting by Santa Eulalia beach, Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa offers the height of excellence and luxury in Albufeira. Five-star pampering is on the cards here, as bright contemporary style meshes with ultra-attentive hospitality, designed to cater for your every need.

• Ultimate relaxation: If the direct beach access and four outdoor pools aren't quite enough, you'll find a wonderful spa on site to help you reach higher levels of bliss and inner calm. It features no fewer than 17 treatment rooms, plus a sauna, hammam, thalassotherapy circuit, and indoor pool beneath a twinkling ceiling.

• Chic and sleek eateries: Dine on fantastic fare across the three restaurants and two bars at this resort, where the food is fresh and impeccably presented. The Real Bar & Steakhouse is a must-visit for beautifully-seared steaks, the Real Cozinha Restaurante is perfect for a varied and elegant buffet selection, while the Atlântic Restaurante-Bar offers a lovely seafront setting.

Amenities

- Wi-Fi
- Pets are not allowed
- Terrace
- Three restaurants
- Two bars
- Five pools
- Parking
- Concierge service
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry
- 24-hour room service
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Kids' club
- Two tennis courts

How to get there

The resort is located a 10-minute drive from the heart of Albufeira, and about 35 kilometres (or 40 minutes' drive) from Faro Airport. For arrivals via public transport, the nearest station is Albufeira - Ferreiras, seven kilometres (a 15-minute drive or hour-long bus journey) away.

Good to know

Please note, guests must be aged 16 and above to access the spa. The use of a swimming cap is mandatory; if you do not have a cap, you can purchase one on site.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.