Imagine waking up to the gentle murmur of the ocean, a symphony of waves serenading the sunrise. Perched atop the ochre cliffs of the Algarve, this sanctuary is loved for its Moorish-inspired architecture and verdant gardens that sweep down to the soft sands of the iconic Praia da Falésia below. Here, discerning travellers will find their haven—an opulent retreat that offers a blend of relaxation, adventure, and culinary excellence. Whether you seek a tranquil spa experience, sun-kissed rounds of golf, or fine dining under the stars, Pine Cliffs Resort is a mosaic of unique moments, waiting to be lived.
Among Pine Cliffs’ unique culinary offerings is MIMO Algarve, a lively daytime espresso bar, gourmet shop, and cooking school hosting different gastronomic experiences giving you the chance to learn new recipes, from cookies and cupcakes to plant-based dishes and brunch favourites. You can even learn how to cook the popular codfish and cataplana – a local pork and seafood stew.
By evening MIMO Algarve transforms into a chef’s table experience where you take your time savouring a special menu accompanied by wines paired with each course by the sommelier. There are also drinks workshops, including cocktail-making, as well as tastings of Algarve and port wines.
The spa’s exceptional core range of treatments and therapies uses some of the world’s leading spa products while its authentic signature treatments draw inspiration from the indigenous cultures, healing traditions, and ingredients of the Algarve. Senses of the Algarve, for instance, uses sea salt and sand from Praia da Falésia for a revitalising exfoliation, followed by a nourishing body wrap and massage. After a day of wellness, take a moment to sip on homegrown lemongrass tea or enjoy delicious, nutritious, and guilt-free cuisine from the resort’s healthy restaurant Zest which specialises in fresh, organic, natural, and raw dishes.
Along with all this, as one of Europe’s leading lifestyle resorts, Pine Cliffs includes a gym and health club bathed in natural light and equipped with the latest fitness equipment from Technogym. You can also take part in a range of daily activities ranging from personal training sessions, fitness circuits, Pilates, yoga, Latin dance, and Tabata training.
To book your Pine Cliffs Resort holiday, contact your Travel Counsellor today.
There are so many great reasons to experience certain destinations in the shoulder seasons – that sweet spot between a region’s peak season and off-season. Think fewer crowds and queues for major attractions, better-value flights and other travel, and a more authentic experience of the destination. We’ve put our heads together to share a few of our favourite places that can be just as good or even better outside of high season.
Seeing the world, or parts of it, by cruise is more popular than ever as people realise just how fantastic it can be to float from place to place, discovering more than one destination in a single trip. Our Travel Counsellors say, ‘There’s a cruise ship to suit everyone, and yes you can get off at every port, as many times as you like!” If you’re in any doubt over whether a cruise is right for you, there are mini cruises of just a couple of nights that will help persuade you.
