2 Best Hotels in Albufeira, The Algarve

One of Albufeira's smartest resorts, Pine Cliffs is sleek in its design but packs in facilities to draw in a wide clientele. It offers activities ranging from golf and tennis to water sports, along with direct access to a lovely cliff-backed beach. Some of the guest rooms are decorated with traditional azulejo Portuguese tiles, while others are modern and chic. Decompress at the upscale Serenity Spa, or spend time at the internationally renowned Annabel Croft Tennis Academy.

Stylish rooms and suites have a decadent feel, and some boast indoor or outdoor whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. Outside you'll find beautifully landscaped gardens with a heated pool and access to a semi-private beach. Don't miss the hotel's eponymous restaurant: one of Portugal's most highly rated, helmed by a two-Michelin-star chef.