Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve
Lush gardens above Praia das Gaivotas, with a renowned thalassotherapy spa.
Our insider guide
Formerly Vilalara Thalassa, the resort sits in 11 hectares of gardens descending to the beach.
Its thalassotherapy centre and calm atmosphere make it one of the most restorative stays on the coast.
Highlights
- Thalassotherapy spa
- Gardens to the beach
- Several pools
- Adults-friendly calm
Dining
Restaurants focus on Mediterranean and healthy cuisine with sea views.
A stay, imagined
Life at Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve
Picture your arrival: your driver meets you at Faro Airport, the luggage is taken care of, and before long you are in Porches, where Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve waits. Lush gardens above Praia das Gaivotas, with a renowned thalassotherapy spa.
Thalassotherapy spa and gardens to the beach set the tone for the days ahead. Restaurants focus on Mediterranean and healthy cuisine with sea views. It is a stay we recommend especially for couples, wellness seekers.
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 Porches
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
Excellent for a wellness break. We add a cliff walk along the Seven Hanging Valleys.
How we include Vilalara Grand Hotel 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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Independent editorial guide; Portugal Magik is not affiliated with Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve. Details change and we confirm availability when planning.