Penina Hotel & Golf Resort, Portimao

Set in an expansive, lush estate in the Monchique countryside a mere 10 minute drive from Portimao and Alvor, Penina Hotel & Golf Resort is regarded as one of Europe's most popular golf hotels and offers a high level of service, delectable dining and exceptional award-winning golf with three courses including one of Portugal's finest, the Sir Henry Cotton Championship course.

Guest rooms and suites are comfortable and pleasantly furnished and the hotel has a range of outstanding dining facilities to suit every occasion and culinary need including exclusive fine dining in Le Grill and a selection of tasty snacks at the beach restaurant or delightful Italian cuisine at L'arlecchino.

A vast outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by plenty of loungers, there are five ATP tennis courts with coaching available, and a fitness centre, jogging track and a children's club and pool. In addition, during the summer the hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to its private beach club in Alvor, 3km away.