Sheraton Algarve Hotel

Opened in 1992, this government-rated five-star hotel is laid out like an Algarve village, with no building rising higher than three floors. About 8km (5 miles) east of Albufeira, the Sheraton Algarve was designed to blend tastefully into its oceanfront location. Its wings ramble through a subtropical garden dotted with copses of the site's original pine trees. Conceived as a complete resort incorporating a 9-hole golf course, the hotel caters to an international clientele. Accommodations range from midsize to spacious and open onto land, garden, or sea views. Each is traditionally furnished with luxurious pieces, including quality beds and state-of-the-art plumbing.

Facilities: 9 restaurants; 5 bars; babysitting; bikes; children's center; golf course; Jacuzzi; 3 outdoor freshwater pools (1 heated); room service; sauna; 5 outdoor tennis courts (lit); extensive watersports equipment/rentals.

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