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Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden floor, and large glass door opening to garden balcony.
A green boat sails through a large rock arch over the sea under a clear sky.
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Hotel complex with whitewashed buildings, palm trees, and a clock tower by the sea.
White luxury yacht near a coastal town with historic buildings and trees.
Small sandy beach surrounded by tall cliffs with sun loungers and white buildings in the background.
View of a coastal hotel with pool, gardens, and beach under clear skies.
Luxurious hotel with pool and terraces overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
Bright restaurant with wooden furniture, blue upholstery, decorative lamps, and multiple tables.
Restaurant with wooden tables and chairs overlooking sandy beach and sea.
Modern hotel restaurant area with stylish lighting and cozy seating.
Elegant restaurant with modern design and sea view at dusk.
Open dining area with wooden furniture, white walls, and palm trees in the background.
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Illuminated hotel facade with fountain and dolphin sculptures at dusk.
Infinity pool overlooking the sea, surrounded by lounge chairs and clear sky.
An outdoor table with drinks and food in front of a fountain and green area.
Luxurious hotel lounge interior with grand chandeliers, blue and yellow seating, and tall ceiling windows.
Open restaurant area with wooden tables, wine bottles, and a central plant under a wooden roof.
Luxurious restaurant area with blue and gold Arabian design and ornate walls.
Modern hotel restaurant with blue walls, elegant tables, and distinctive round lights.
Modern hotel bar with illuminated wine cabinet and stylish dark leather counter.
Hotel pool at night with colorful lights and guests nearby.
Modern indoor pool area with clear blue water and comfortable lounge chairs, ideal for vacation.
Modern hotel lounge area with curved table, wooden chairs, and warm wood accents.
Modern spa reception area with white desk and wooden chairs.
Round lounge area with wooden walls and cozy seating in a hotel.
Modern hotel room with round sofa, plush cushions, and green tiled wall.
Warm wellness room featuring two massage tables and soft lighting in a hotel.
Bright shop with warmly lit shelves and a display table with a floral arrangement.
Modern hotel room with seating area, dining table, bed, and light wooden flooring.
Bright hotel room with bed, sea view, and balcony.
Bright hotel room with dining area, seating, and view of terrace and garden.
Bright hotel room corner with two beds, turquoise accents, and view of pool and palm trees.
Brightly furnished hotel room with bed, sofa area, and wall-mounted TV.
Bright living room with sofa, green rug, round wooden table, and balcony view of greenery.
Bright hotel room with large bed, turquoise accents, armchair, and small table.
Bright bathroom with freestanding bathtub, large mirrors, and towels hanging on the wall.
Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Porches

Vila Vita Parc *****
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FAO032
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Location

The luxurious Vila Vita Parc is situated above the cliffs with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The sandy beach is accessible from the resort (via stairs). It is approximately 4 km to the centre of Porches and about 1.5 km to the town of Armacao de Pera. Faro Airport is approximately a 45-minute drive away, and Lisbon Airport is about a 150-minute drive away.
Aerial view of a coastal resort with pool, gardens, and sea view.
A green boat sails through a large rock arch over the sea under a clear sky.
Clear water and rocky cliffs with a sandy beach and hotels in the background under a blue sky.
Hotel complex with whitewashed buildings, palm trees, and a clock tower by the sea.
White luxury yacht near a coastal town with historic buildings and trees.
Small sandy beach surrounded by tall cliffs with sun loungers and white buildings in the background.
View of a coastal hotel with pool, gardens, and beach under clear skies.

Facilities

Luxurious hotel with pool and terraces overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
Bright restaurant with wooden furniture, blue upholstery, decorative lamps, and multiple tables.
Restaurant with wooden tables and chairs overlooking sandy beach and sea.
Modern hotel restaurant area with stylish lighting and cozy seating.
Elegant restaurant with modern design and sea view at dusk.
Open dining area with wooden furniture, white walls, and palm trees in the background.
A hotel with white facade and terrace by the blue water of a pond, surrounded by trees.
Illuminated hotel facade with fountain and dolphin sculptures at dusk.
Infinity pool overlooking the sea, surrounded by lounge chairs and clear sky.
An outdoor table with drinks and food in front of a fountain and green area.
Luxurious hotel lounge interior with grand chandeliers, blue and yellow seating, and tall ceiling windows.
Open restaurant area with wooden tables, wine bottles, and a central plant under a wooden roof.
Luxurious restaurant area with blue and gold Arabian design and ornate walls.
Modern hotel restaurant with blue walls, elegant tables, and distinctive round lights.
Modern hotel bar with illuminated wine cabinet and stylish dark leather counter.
Hotel pool at night with colorful lights and guests nearby.
The 5-star resort is a member of "The Leading Hotels of the World" and impresses with its timeless elegance and modern style. It features a main building and several annexes with a total of 203 rooms, a lobby with reception, lifts, 8 event and meeting rooms, 12 seasonal restaurants (including a 2-Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant; 4 restaurants are located a few minutes from the resort, and a complimentary shuttle bus is offered – please note: not all restaurants are included in bed & breakfast, half board, and full board meal plans), 7 bars, a reading room with library, V Life Shops shopping area, the Vila Vita Spa (see Wellness section), and a hairdresser. In the large, subtropical garden complex, there are a total of 5 outdoor pools (2 of which are for children) with several sun terraces. Sun loungers, parasols, and pool towels are included. The resort also boasts a unique wine cellar, featuring the largest private collection of fine wines in Portugal.

Accommodation

Deluxe Garden View Double Room

The Deluxe Garden View Double Rooms are approximately 40 m² in size, located in the main building and the Residence, and are comfortably equipped with bath/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, desk, seating area, cable TV, air conditioning/heating, radio, safe, telephone, minibar, coffee/tea making facilities, and a balcony or terrace. The rooms are garden-facing (D2G).
Also available for single occupancy (DG1).

Modern hotel room with seating area, dining table, bed, and light wooden flooring.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden floor, and large glass door opening to garden balcony.
Bright hotel room with bed, sea view, and balcony.
Bright hotel room with dining area, seating, and view of terrace and garden.
Bright hotel room corner with two beds, turquoise accents, and view of pool and palm trees.
Brightly furnished hotel room with bed, sofa area, and wall-mounted TV.

Oasis Family Suite

With similar amenities to the Deluxe Garden View double rooms, these family suites are located in the "Oasis Parc" area, are approximately 80 m² in size, and offer a spacious living/sleeping area (with an open connection), a separate bedroom, a generous bathroom with WC, and a terrace on the upper floor or ground floor (each equipped with terrace/garden furniture). The rooms are garden-facing (2FS).
Also available for single occupancy (1FS).

Oasis Premium Suite

Similar in design to the family suites, these are located on the ground floor and feature an open-plan living/sleeping area with direct access to a terrace (terrace furniture and sun loungers are provided). (RE2)
Also available for single occupancy (RE1).

Bright living room with sofa, green rug, round wooden table, and balcony view of greenery.
Bright hotel room with large bed, turquoise accents, armchair, and small table.
Bright bathroom with freestanding bathtub, large mirrors, and towels hanging on the wall.

Meals

BB/HB/FB

Breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner à la carte (subject to occupancy, in selected resort restaurants; not all restaurants are included in the offered meal plans).

Sports included

18-hole minigolf, badminton, table tennis, mini-football, and volleyball.
Indoor EnerGym & Outdoor Outrace by Technogym
9-hole pitch & putt course and 18-hole putting green

Sports for a fee

Tennis (2 synthetic tennis courts and 1 multi-sport court, all equipped with floodlights), bicycle rental, golf simulator, 2 pickleball courts, and 1 padel court. The nearest golf courses, "Salgados Golf Club" and "Pestana Golf & Resort", are approximately 10-14 km away.
Armação Beach Club (3 restaurants, water sports centre in the summer season with pedal boats, sailboats, laser boats, canoes; a complimentary shuttle from the resort is offered).
Reformer Pilates Studio

Children's program

Children's pool and playground. Mini-club 'Annabella‘s Kids Parc' (4-11 years/included). Childcare/babysitting 'Natalie‘s Crèche' (1-3 years) available on request (for a fee). Various summer activities are available for teens aged 13 and over for a fee.

Wellness

Modern indoor pool area with clear blue water and comfortable lounge chairs, ideal for vacation.
Modern hotel lounge area with curved table, wooden chairs, and warm wood accents.
Modern spa reception area with white desk and wooden chairs.
Round lounge area with wooden walls and cozy seating in a hotel.
Modern hotel room with round sofa, plush cushions, and green tiled wall.
Warm wellness room featuring two massage tables and soft lighting in a hotel.
Bright shop with warmly lit shelves and a display table with a floral arrangement.
Health Club (entrance included) featuring an indoor pool, relaxation area with sauna, whirlpool, Turkish bath, ice grotto, and ice plunge pool.
Weekly programme with classes (for a fee): yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, and stretching, through to personal training.
Vila Vita Spa by Sisley Paris with 12 treatment rooms, 3 manicure/pedicure rooms, and a yoga and Pilates pavilion.
Massages and beauty treatments are available for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional live music in the restaurants and bars.

Hotel service

On-site, the hotel's own yachts can be chartered for day trips for a fee.
24-hour room service (for a fee).
Parking (subject to availability, free of charge).
Cot (on request, free of charge).
Babysitting (on request, for a fee).
Laundry and dry cleaning service (for a fee).
Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the complex.

Credit card

All major credit cards are accepted.

Hotel contact

HOTEL CONTACT:
VILA VITA PARC
RUA ANNELIESE POHL
8400-450 PORCHES (ALGARVE)
PORTUGAL
PHONE: +351 282 310 100
E-MAIL: RESERVAS@VILAVITAPARC. COM

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides guidance to help you make conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognised standards for sustainable operations and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards cover social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Most of the food offered at the hotel is grown and produced on the hotel's own farm, "Herdade dos Grous", in the Alentejo region.
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No pets allowed!
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Please note: As of 1 May 2024, the municipality of Lagoa charges a tourist tax of €2 per person/night (max. 7 nights; children up to 12 years are exempt).
Payment is made on-site at the hotel.
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Awards (Hotel):
'Ocean' Restaurant:
Second Michelin Star (since 2011)
TripAdvisor: Certificate of Excellence (since 2013)
2024
British Airways Customer Excellence Award: Vila Vita Parc scored 4.9 out of 5
Ultra Member 2025: By Private Luxury Events
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Key for Vila Vita Parc
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Fork for restaurant Ocean
Revista de vinhos: Ocean-Best Restaurant of the Year 2024
Travel + Leisure World’s Best Hotels 2024-Vila Vita Parc in the Top 5 Spain & Portugal
Travel + Leisure: Vila Vita Parc in the 500 World's Best Hotels
Condé Nast Traveler: US Reader's Choice Awards-No. 21 Best Resort in Europe-Vila Vita Parc
Condé Nast Traveller: UK Reader’s C
2023
European Travel Award as Most Elegant Seaside Hotel
2022
Portugal Trade Awards 2022 by Publituris @BTL-Best Luxury Hotel
LUXlife Magazine Global Luxury Hotel & Spa Awards-2022's Most Elegant Hotel & Spa – Portugal
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Key for the Resort
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Fork for restaurant Ocean
Xénios 2022 – Ambitur ADHP Hospitality Excellence Prizes – VILA VITA Parc with the Best Housing Director
2021
British Airways Holidays Excellence Award – score 9.4 out of 10/ranked within the top 4%
LUXlife Hospitality Awards 2021: Most Elegant Hotel & Spa
2021 KAYAK Travel Award
World Travel Awards: Europe's Leading Luxury Hotel & Villas 2021
World Spa Awards:
-World's Best Spa Signature Treatment: Golden Quartz Treatment at VILA VITA Spa by Sisley Paris
-Portugal's Best Resort Spa: VILA VITA Spa by Sisley Paris at VILA VITA Parc
World Luxury Awards:
-VILA VITA Parc as Luxury Serviced Villas-Southern Europe
-VILA VITA Spa by Sisley Paris as Best Theme Design Spa-Southern Europe
-Ocean Restaurant-Global Restaurant of the Year
-Ocean Restaurant-Best Locally Sourced Produce Menu
Condé Nast Traveller Reader Choice Awards – Top 30 Destination Spa Resorts in the World: #19
Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards: Best Leisure Hotel in Portugal
British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award
HotelsCombined Recognition of Excellence Award
Booking.com-Traveller Review Awards: 9.5 out of 10
Traveller Made – Certified 1st Grand Hotel Champion Gold
Hotels.com by Expedia – Hotel “Loved by Guests”
TripAdvisor:
-Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2021, part of the 1% of best hotels in the world
-Travellers' Choice Award, part of the top 10% of hotels worldwide
-EcoLíders Gold Level 2021
-Travellers’ Choice 2021 Ocean Restaurant
The Best Chef Awards – Hans Neuner #50 in ranking of Top 100
Wine Spectator – Best Award of Excellence for restaurant Ocean’s Wine List
Les Grandes Tables du Monde 2021 – Ocean restaurant
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Key for the Resort
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Fork for restaurant Ocean
2020
Mesa Marcada:
- Hans Neuner as Third Top Chef in Portugal
- Restaurant Ocean as Third Top Restaurant in Portugal
- Special Prize Quinta dos Carvalhais for the Best Service of the Year to Ocean restaurant
British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award
Condé Nast Traveller-World Destination
Spa Resort #14
The Best Chef Awards – Hans Neuner #69 in ranking of Top 100
La Liste 2020-# 25 for Ocean restaurant (98% or #4 in ranking)
Traveller Made – Certified 1st Grand Hotel Champion Gold 2020
TripAdvisor-Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2020, part of the 1% of best hotels in the world
TripAdvisor-Green Leader 2020
TripAdvisor-Travellers’ Choice 2020 Ocean Restaurant
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Key for the Resort
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Fork for restaurant Ocean
2019
Mesa Marcada:
- Hans Neuner as Third Top Chef in Portugal in 2019
- Restaurant Ocean as Second Top Restaurant in Portugal in 2019
Conde Nast Traveller: 2019 World Destination Spas # 3
World Spa Awards: Portugal's Best Resort Spa 2019
Global Luxury Hotel & Spa Awards: 2019's Most Outstanding Luxury Spa & Wellness Experience in Portugal
Global Hospitality Awards: 2019 Best Luxury Resort & Beach Hotel 2019-Algarve
British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award
LUX Life Magazine: Best Luxury Lifestyle Resort & Spa 2019 – Portugal
LUX Life Magazine: Most Luxurious 5* Beach Resort 2019 – AlgarveWorld Luxury Spa Awards: VILA VITA Spa by Sisley Paris is Portugal’s Luxury Wellness Spa
World Luxury Restaurant Awards:
Aladin Grill is Luxury Grill Regional Winner
Portugal’s Luxury Resort Restaurant
Portugal’s Luxury Hotel Restaurant
World Travel Awards – Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel & Villas
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Key for the Resort
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Fork for restaurant Ocean
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Chef of the Year for Hans Neuner
Hotel & Lodge Business Meetings – Best Resort Portugal
Luxury Travel Guide – Grand Luxury Hotel of the Year-Portugal
Expedia – Hotels.com – Hotel Loved by Guests
Olimar’s Golden Wave Award
TripAdvisor Green Leader 2019
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2019: Top 25 Hotels in Service Quality
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2019: Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Portugal
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2019: Top 25 Hotels in Portugal

Zusatzhinweis

In the "High Class" 2026 catalogue on page 98.

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Last updated: 24.07.2026 17:36