Bordoy Grand House Algarve
A restored 1920s grand hotel on the Guadiana, at the Algarve's eastern edge.
Our insider guide
Grand House occupies a historic 1926 hotel on the riverfront of Vila Real de Santo António, facing Spain across the Guadiana. Interiors revive the elegance of the original with a contemporary touch.
Tavira, the Ria Formosa and the quiet eastern beaches are close by.
Highlights
- Restored 1920s grand hotel
- Riverfront on the Guadiana
- Rooftop pool
- Near Tavira and Ria Formosa
Dining
The restaurant serves refined Portuguese cooking with fish from the local ports.
A stay, imagined
Life at Bordoy Grand House Algarve
Picture your arrival: your driver meets you at Faro Airport, the luggage is taken care of, and before long you are in Vila Real de Santo António, where Bordoy Grand House Algarve waits. A restored 1920s grand hotel on the Guadiana, at the Algarve's eastern edge.
Restored 1920s grand hotel and riverfront on the Guadiana set the tone for the days ahead. The restaurant serves refined Portuguese cooking with fish from the local ports. It is a stay we recommend especially for couples, history lovers, 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 Vila Real de Santo António
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
The best address in the eastern Algarve. We add a boat trip up the Guadiana.
How we include Bordoy Grand House Algarve 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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