Martinhal

The Western Algarve is still one of Portugal’s most unspoilt regions, one where Europe ends dramatically, at Cape St Vincent and presents a long coastline of cliffs and vast sandy beaches to the Atlantic breakers. Here and there are small, historic fishing ports such as Sagres, and it is close to Sagres that we find the exciting new development of Martinhal Beach Resort and Hotel.

The new Resort is located within a protected National Park and every aspect of the accommodation and facilities is based on harmony with the natural setting and its resources. Locally sourced materials such as rock, stone, wood, cork and wicker are intrinsic to the resort buildings and their furnishings, with colour schemes reflecting the serene beauty of the natural surroundings.

The Resort is designed to have a contemporary, informal appeal, more relaxed than that of the old-established Atlantic resorts, conducive to the ‘barefoot living’ ethos that is so attractive to people who seek respite from city life. Service is warmly hospitable but discreet, guaranteed to please both families and couples.

The Hotel is a key focus of the Martinhal 5-star luxury Beach Resort.

Rooms in the Hotel open on to the gardens, beautifully landscaped with indigenous plants, where further accommodation is to be found in the form of cabanas, particularly suitable for ‘grown-up’ holidays, with private balconies or terraces and spectacular sea views. There is a gourmet restaurant within the hotel, offering sophisticated cuisine and excellent wines and another more relaxed beach restaurant by the pool.

Martinhal Resort aims for the atmosphere of a small village, with houses grouped around a central village square, none of them more than a short stroll from the beach. Each distinct group of houses has varying views, from sea views to views over the National Park. One group of houses is specifically designed to provide a carefree environment for families with children and is set in a courtyard-style garden area with its own private children’s pool.

The lifestyle at Martinhal can be as relaxed or as active as each individual guest may wish. Facilities include a haven of privacy and pampering called the Finisterra Spa, while Club 98 has all the action – swimming pool, tennis and Padel tennis courts and sports tuition of all kinds. Here there is also a huge elevated sundeck and pool with 24-hour poolside bar.

Children from toddlers to teens are well catered-for, with their own staff and amenities including pools.

Room Description

Terrace rooms are situated in the main building and have a comfortable living space with wooden deck terrace and an area of lawn where guests can relax.  En-suite bathrooms have over-bath shower. All have sea view.

Beach rooms are arranged 4 to a building and are a short walk from the main building. Both bedroom areas and bathrooms are spacious, and there is a separate shower and bath. All rooms have either balcony or terrace.

Beach suites are loft style, double height with an open-plan bedroom on the mezzanine level, above the sitting room. This allows for a huge floor to ceiling bay window bringing light and a stunning view into the comfortable living space. The suite also benefits from a lovely veranda.

A beach suite can interconnect with a beach room, perfect for a family with older children

Room Facilities:- Air-conditioning • En-suite bathroom • Satellite TV • iPod docking station • Mini-bar • Tea & Coffee facilities • Hairdryer • Safe • Internet access

*Water and soft drinks from the mini-bar are complimentary.

Martinhal Houses, there are a total of 55 houses, with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms.  Garden houses are centrally located in the resort and ideal for families as they are set within a garden around a pool, children's pool, and close to the children's club. Bay houses have views across the nature reserve.  Ocean houses face Martinhal Bay and the sea.

House Facilities:- En-suite bathrooms • Sitting/dining room • Fully equipped kitchen with cooker, hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave • Terrace or Veranda.

Restaurants & Bars

O Terraco is the fine dining option, using the freshest produce. As Dunas Beach restaurant opens all day and offers breakfast options and a wide selection of fresh fish throughout the day. Os Gambozinos is a lively bistro with wood fired pizza oven.

Facilities

3 Restaurants • Snack Bar • 3 Bars • Pool bar • Juice bar • 5 Swimming pools, including an indoor/outdoor pool, toddlers pool and a shallow entry beach style pool • Fitness room • Tennis • Paddle tennis • Football pitch • Mountain bikes • Spa • Watersports • Beach

Children:- Kids club for children aged 6 months to 10 years • Children's pools • Child friendly menus.

Children's Club

The Creche and Kid's Clubs accept children from 6 months up to 16 years, and are open 7 days a week during school holidays periods. Operating hours are from 930am until between 1700 and 1800, depending on the age group. Charges apply, please ask for d

Spa & Wellness

The Finisterra Spa is situated in it's own grounds, which helps to enhance the aura of calm and tranquility. A wide range of massages and treatments is available.

Activities

Club 98 is the resort sports club and offers tennis courts, padel tennis and a multi-purpose field for hosting football and other team events.

Wind-surfing, Kite-surfing, skimming and kayaking can also be booked here and practised from the hotel.  Scuba-diving and fishing trips can also be arranged.

The beautiful adjacent nature reserve can explored on foot, and personal guides are available if required.

Your Location

Sagres village is a fifteen minute walk from the hotel along the beach, here there is a selection of restaurants, shops and bars. There are also some good beach restaurantsb along the way

There are many activities available in the surrounding area for all interests, naturally there are several golf courses within easy reach, tee-ing off can be arranged through the concierge.

The more adventurous can enjoy horse riding and pony trekking, hiking, climbing and para-sailing.  Or even eco-sailing, go-carting with a sail.  All of these can be arranged locally.