Modern water features to soothe the senses. Highly polished marble floors you can see your face in. Comfy chairs inviting you to sink in and take the weight off your travel weary feet. The Riu Palace Algarve is out of this world. We're talking the kind of understated elegance that will sweep you off your feet. From the moment you arrive you'll know this is going to be the stuff holiday dreams are made of.
It's got a fantastic wellness centre where you can get steamed up and scrubbed down, indoor and outdoor pools so there's a swimming spot to suit every mood and a top-notch restaurant serving meals that will make your mouth water.
What's more, it's all just a few minutes' walk from the beach. Okay, there's over one hundred steps between you and the silvery sands below, but think of the calories you'll be burning without even setting foot in the free gym. And the spectacular views across sun-kissed waves make the extra effort well worthwhile.
Without a doubt, this luxurious hotel will have you in holiday heaven in a heartbeat.

Location

* Perched on a clifftop with stunning views out to sea

* Access to beach via long flight of steps

* About 1km to Olhos d'Agua, a small resort with a good choice of restaurants

* 8km to Albufeira

Children

Children's pool.

Hotel Facilities

, Air Conditioning, Beauty Salon, Billiards, Buffet Service, Childrens Pool, Daytime/Evening Entertainment, Direct Dial Telephone, Fitness Center, Gym, Hair Dryer, Heated Indoor Pool, Internet Access, Live Music, Massage, Mini-Bar, Safety Deposit Box, Satellite TV, Sauna, Sea View, Sun Loungers & Parasols Available, Sun Terrace, Swimming Pool, Table Tennis, Terrace, Vegetarian Menu, Waiter Service, Whirlpool

Accommodation

* 2 or 3 beds
* Balcony or terrace
* Telephone
* Minibar
* Satellite TV
* Hairdryer
* Safety deposit box available
* Air-conditioning/heating
* Sea view rooms available

Other Information: Swimming pool

* Large freeform pool
* Heated indoor pool
* Pool towel service
* Extensive sun terraces
* Pool bar
* Poolside restaurant
* Sunbeds and umbrellas

Other Information: Meals

* Restaurant serving buffet breakfast
* For evening meals, your starter will be from the buffet with a waiter-served main course
* Vegetarian options are available
* Twice a week the hotel puts on a themed buffet

Other Information: Entertainment

Several nights a week the hotel hosts live music or shows.

Other Information: Activities

* Wellness centre where beauty treatments, a salon and massage are available
* Tennis
* Games room with billiards and table tennis
* Sauna
* Turkish bath
* Whirlpool
* Gym
* The hotel offers discounted green fees on five golf courses in Vilamoura: the Old Course; Pinhal; Laguna; Milennium and Victoria

Other Information: Location

* Perched on a clifftop with stunning views out to sea
* About 1km to Olhos d'Agua, a small resort with a good choice of restaurants
* 8 km to Albufeira

Other Information: Essential Information

Access to the renowned beach is through the Hotel Riu Falesia by a long flight of steps, but well worth the effort.

Other Information: Extra local charges

Some facilities may incur extra local charges