Sheraton Algarve Hotel & Pine Cliffs Resort *****

Influenced by Portugal’s Arab heritage, the Sheraton Algarve exudes a rich cultural history and its serene architecture creates a charming and exquisite setting.  The hotel sits in beautiful verdant grounds, which lead down to red sandstone cliffs with direct access by lift and steps to the sandy beach, creating a wonderful kaleidoscope of colours.

There’s plenty of choice how to spend your days. The private beach with loungers, parasols and towels has a beach bar with an appetising choice of sandwiches, snacks, grilled fresh fish, ice creams and drinks. During the warmer months, there are plenty of watersports such as windsurfing, water-skiing, kayaks and banana rides. Five outdoor pools, a 9-hole golf course, five tennis courts and health club with a heated pool and acres of gardens mean there’s never a dull moment here. For any budding Wimbledon champions, there’s the Annabel Croft Tennis Academy where coaching and tennis clinics take place.