Bela Vista Hotel & Spa
A 1918 seaside mansion with azulejo interiors, on the rocks above Praia da Rocha.
Our insider guide
Bela Vista was built as a summer residence and became one of the Algarve's first hotels. Its tiled interiors and stained glass were carefully preserved.
A contemporary wing adds rooms and a spa, all overlooking the beach.
Highlights
- Historic 1918 mansion
- Azulejo-lined interiors
- Spa and pool
- Directly above the beach
Dining
The restaurant has a long record of acclaim for creative Portuguese cooking.
A stay, imagined
Life at Bela Vista Hotel & Spa
Picture your arrival: your driver meets you at Faro Airport, the luggage is taken care of, and before long you are in Praia da Rocha, Portimão, where Bela Vista Hotel & Spa waits. A 1918 seaside mansion with azulejo interiors, on the rocks above Praia da Rocha.
Historic 1918 mansion and azulejo-lined interiors set the tone for the days ahead. The restaurant has a long record of acclaim for creative Portuguese cooking. It is a stay we recommend especially for couples, food lovers.
Beyond the hotel, Algarve unfolds at your own pace. The Algarve is Europe's sunniest coastline, with more than 300 days of sunshine a year. In the west, golden cliffs, grottoes and sea stacks frame hidden coves; in the east, the Ria Formosa lagoon shelters islands, flamingos and quiet fishing villages.
Signature experiences
What to do in and around Praia da Rocha, Portimão
Benagil sea caves
A private boat early in the morning to the famous caves.
Seven Hanging Valleys trail
A guided clifftop walk along one of Europe's finest coastal trails.
Ria Formosa islands
Boat trips to island beaches and lunch in Olhão or Tavira.
Championship golf
Tee times at Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and more.
A perfect day
A day in Algarve, with your driver
- Morning
Private boat to the Benagil caves.
- Midday
Seafood lunch overlooking a cove.
- Afternoon
Spa, pool or a round of golf.
- Evening
Dinner at one of the Algarve's starred restaurants.
Private chauffeur drive times
| Faro Airport | 20–60 min |
| Lisbon | 2 h 30 |
| Lagos–Tavira | 1 h 15 |
| Alentejo | 2 h |
Approximate times by private Mercedes-Benz, outside rush hour.
The Magik note
Ask for a room in the original mansion for its character.
How we include Bela Vista Hotel & Spa in your journey
Every Portugal Magik journey starts with a private Mercedes-Benz and driver for every transfer and day out. We then reserve this hotel, the restaurant tables and the experiences around it, and pair Algarve with Alentejo at an easy pace.
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Include Bela Vista Hotel & Spa in your trip
Tell us your dates and wishes. We reserve the hotels, a private Mercedes-Benz with your own driver, and every table and experience in between.
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Independent editorial guide; Portugal Magik is not affiliated with Bela Vista Hotel & Spa. Details change and we confirm availability when planning.