RIA PLAZA RESORT

Within easy reach of both Vilamoura and the international airport at Faro, the Ria Plaza offers good value accommodation, courtesy of 77 spacious bedrooms, all of which are decorated tastefully with a blend of light wood and simple furnishings.

With air-conditioning, satellite television, direct dial telephone and a mini-bar, the bedrooms at the Ria Plaza are ideally equipped to ensure a truly comfortable stay. An extra bonus is that the hotel will provide free transfers to the golf courses at Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, the local beach and the Quinta do Lago shopping centre.

Given all these benefits, it is not surprising that the Ria Plaza is quickly becoming a favourite with regular golfing visitors to the central Algarve.

The Ria Plaza has its own kids playground and pool, while in the lovely health club you will find a warm salt water pool, Turkish bath, jacuzzi and tennis courts. Feeling stressed or tired? -  treat yourself to a relaxing massage.

The hotel's Restaurant Verde Lago serves traditional Portuguese cuisine, set in charming location overlooking the private gardens.

In Vilamoura, head to Casa del Forno for Italian food, or the Ostra d'Ouro Grill at the Marina for sublime seafood.