This elegant and modern five star hotel offers beautiful, airconditioned bedrooms which look out over the magnificent 360-acre Penina Estate or scenic mountains of Monchique.

A fully-supervised children's club - 'Penguin Village' - is provided, with entertainment for 3 to 13-year-olds.

The hotel has its own private section on Alvor beach - including a beach clubhouse - or you can relax around their superb pool. Facilities include a selection of bars, restaurants and lounges, together with a hairdresser, boutique and shops.

A large selection of sports facilities are also available to guests, including a 12-station exercise and running track, tennis academy and football pitch.

The Penina Championship Golf Course, designed by Sir Henry Cotton, has hosted The Portuguese Open eight times and has a reputation for challenging golf set amidst the lakes and landscaping of the Penina Estate. There are two additional courses on offer: a 9-hole Resort Course and a 9-hole Academy Course.