This luxurious property, which offers excellent apartment-suite accommodation, provides the option of self-catering or full hotel service with a half board option. Its peaceful setting will be appreciated by nature lovers, while golfers have the choice of seven renowned courses within minutes’ of the hotel.

Nestling in the heart of the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, mid-way between stylish Quinta do Lago and the Vale do Lobo Estate, the Formosa Park is only 250 metres from the famed Ancao beach. Only 5 minutes’ drive takes you to Quinta do Lago and the fashionable Quinta Shopping mall.

• Outdoor pool • Garden and sun terrace • Comfortable lounge and bar
• O Arco Restaurant for table d’hote and à la carte dining • Two lifts • Supermarket • Children’s pool and playground • Special rates for golfers at most courses and transport provided • 24 hour reception service.

61 luxurious one and two bedroom apartment suites with full bathroom, kitchenette (most have full kitchen), lounge with double sofa-bed for one adult or two children, air conditioning/ heating, telephone, safe and spacious furnished balcony. Kitchen equipment includes refrigerator, electric hob, toaster, kettle and cutlery. A microwave can be provided on request. One and two bedroom suites have garden or pool view, while top floor two bedroom suites also have a view towards the sea.

Open All year (except 4 weeks in Dec/Jan)    Official Category 4 star