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Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic is in southwestern Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula. Being the westernmost country of mainland Europe, Portugal is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira are also part of Portugal. 

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The Algarve Coast is the southernmost region of mainland Portugal, incorporating 16 municipalities. The chief towns are Faro and Portimão. Other towns are Albufeira, Lagoa, Lagos, Loulé, Olhão, Silves, Tavira, and Vila Real de Santo António.  Tourism and related activities are extensive and make up the bulk of the Algarve's summer economy.

 

Blue&Green Vilalara Thalassa Resort
Praia das Gaivotas, Alporchinhos Porches
Lagoa, Algarve - Portugal

Vilalara Thalassa Resort is a lakeside haven of style, comfort and exclusivity.   As you gaze out and enjoy the setting you will realise the resort’s true essence and magic. This is a fascinating lace where every detail has been designed for your wellbeing.

Situated on the Praia das Gaivotas cliff overlooking the sea, with a 12-hectare area consisting mainly of magnificent gardens, the Resort has 100 junior suites, 11 suites and 13 apartments. 

It includes one restaurant of Portuguese cuisine and gourmet, low-calorie menus, and another with theme dinners and barbecues.

It also features six outdoor pools of fresh and sea water and one of its main trademark images: the Thalassotherapy and Spa Center, the first in Portugal and one of the most respected in the world.

 

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Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel Spa
Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal


Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel Spa welcomes you to a 5 star Resort and Spa Hotel, which has all the peace and tranquility of an Algarve beach setting, the sense of fun that comes with a holiday in a tourist area, the style and technology for a business meeting and all the charm of a fairy tale. 

The Real Spa Thalasso involves you in a unique philosophy of relaxation and wellness in a balanced mix of classic treatments, as well as the latest international techniques.  Free your mind and body and discover the solutions that have been carefully prepared for you, that will restore your energy and instill a fantastic feeling of well-being.  The Spa’s facilities occupy a 1,200 sq.m. including 16 treatment rooms, a Thalasso swimming pool, Sauna, Hammam, Gym as well as Dieticians, Personal Trainer’s program and Naturopathy Therapist.

 

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Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
Alporchinhos, Porches, Portugal

Vila Vita sits majestically on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, near the picturesque village of Porches. Its Moorish-influenced architecture blends harmoniously with the local environment along the Algarve coast. Located in a subtropical landscape, the resort includes a hotel, residence, Parc Oasis and luxury villas, connected by stone paths that wind through delightful gardens.

Health, Beauty and Recreation options include the nine-hole pitch and putt golf course, driving range, and putting green, an 18-hole mini-golf course, five tennis courts, five swimming pools, and a Jacuzzi. Health club with gymnasium, saunas, steam bath, ice-grotto. Vila Vita Vital Health and Beauty Spa for beauty treatments, massages, hot and cold baths, general practitioner medicine and complementary medicine. Trekking, Yoga, Tai-Chi, Pilates, and water gymnastics.

 

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Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago just shy of 400 km (approximately 250 miles) north of the Canary Islands, in the north Atlantic Ocean.

 
     

CS Madeira Atlantic Resort & Sea SPA
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

The striking CS Madeira Atlantic Resort & Sea SPA enjoys a superb location on Funchal’s coast and is privileged to have the most extensive sea front access of any hotel in Madeira.

Situated by Reids and the Cliff Bay hotels, the famous Lido area with its swimming pools, restaurants, café bars and shops is just a few minutes walk. Continue further on the pretty Lido Promenade past views of the Atlantic to reach the public beach of Praia Formosa with its distinctive black pebbles.   In the opposite direction, the picturesque charms, history and culture of ‘Old’ Funchal beckon.

At the Atlantic Club Sea SPA you’ll be surrounded at all times by a relaxing atmosphere, soothing sounds, exotic smells and the best treatments available.   The well-being section has a wet area that includes a treatment swimming pool of 19 x 4 metres, sauna, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, Scottish shower, Vichy shower and many related treatments.  The dry area includes beauty and treatment parlors, relaxation area, outdoor massage area as well as a medical post.

The Zen Lounge will provide a wonderful transition between treatments, a healthy bar with teas, natural fruit juices, water selection and light meals.  The indoor relaxation room provides rest between treatments and includes a chromatherapy wall for further soothing your senses.

Each treatment parlour is specifically designed for certain treatments. For example, the Tahitian Holistic treatment room is where Reiki, Reflexology, Deep Massage and treatments alike take place.

The Spa offers programmes for the day, 3 days or 5 days and the very special CS Duo Moonlight programme for couples

 
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The Algarve is the southernmost region of mainland Portugal, incorporating 16 municipalities. The chief towns are Faro and Portimão. Other towns are Albufeira, Lagoa, Lagos, Loulé, Olhão, Silves, Tavira, and Vila Real de Santo António.  Tourism and related activities are extensive and make up the bulk of the Algarve's summer economy.  
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Pêra, Algarve, Portugal

The Body & Skincare Centre offers simple, safe and effective anti-aging and detox solutions for everyone.  Our treatments include skincare (facials, microdermabrasion, oxygen therapy, face and décolleté treatments), body care (cavitechnology, cellulite treatments, IFL hair removal, tanning, colontherapy, lymphatic drainage, mud wraps, hydrotherapy, body scrubs), and more.  Specials, promotions and events regularly offered, as well as a Members-Club for discounted sevices.  Day guests only, by appointment. 

 
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