"Absolutely Amazing hotel, amazing people with awesome service. Rooms area beautiful and all the restaurants and absolutely delicious with over 10 restaurants"
"Absolutely Amazing hotel, amazing people with awesome service. Rooms area beautiful and all the restaurants and absolutely delicious with over 10 restaurants"
"Really friendly staff at check in and throughout our stay. Very helpful. Nice rooms, great view. Indoor and outdoor pool options were great for the kids. Breakfast was great. Really enjoyed our stay, would definitely come back"
"Really friendly staff at check in and throughout our stay. Very helpful. Nice rooms, great view. Indoor and outdoor pool options were great for the kids. Breakfast was great. Really enjoyed our stay, would definitely come back"
"Great location, easy walk to restaurants and the beach. Breakfast was excellent, hot and cold options, a great start to a busy day! Pool area was very relaxing and great to come back to for a cool dip at the end of the day."
"Great location, easy walk to restaurants and the beach. Breakfast was excellent, hot and cold options, a great start to a busy day! Pool area was very relaxing and great to come back to for a cool dip at the end of the day."
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This hotel is a gem. We have been going there for years and shall be returning again. As soon as you step in this place, you enter a haven of tranquility and peacefulness. The grounds are stunning, the staff are great (from people at the reception to the buggie lads, to the breakfast team). We are made feel very welcome from beginning to the end. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and well equipped. The breakfast is sensational. I LOVE this place. This is the only place we holiday to since we...
This hotel is a gem. We have been going there for years and shall be returning again. As soon as you step in this place, you enter a haven of tranquility and peacefulness. The grounds are stunning, the staff are great (from people at the reception to the buggie lads, to the breakfast team). We are made feel very welcome from beginning to the end. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and well equipped. The breakfast is sensational. I LOVE this place. This is the only place we holiday to since we...
At check in we were welcomed by Joana who was so helpful and recommended places to see.
We stayed in room 303, which is one of the external rooms overlooking the pool and you can even see the sea in the distance. Roll had a big balcony. These rooms have steep stairs and aren’t suitable for people with mobility issues. There was a small table and chairs and a couple of sun loungers. Towels were provided as well as freshly filtered drinking water. The room was big and beds were comfortable,...
At check in we were welcomed by Joana who was so helpful and recommended places to see.
We stayed in room 303, which is one of the external rooms overlooking the pool and you can even see the sea in the distance. Roll had a big balcony. These rooms have steep stairs and aren’t suitable for people with mobility issues. There was a small table and chairs and a couple of sun loungers. Towels were provided as well as freshly filtered drinking water. The room was big and beds were comfortable,...
Paulo
Reviewed September 29, 2021Reviewed September 29, 2021
We had a wonderful relaxing week at Vale da Lapa in April with our two young sons. The villa was spacious, well equipped and cleaned every day if you want it to be.
The swimming pools are great and the boys loved them. It was quite quiet the week we were there, so we often had them to ourselves. We also used the spa facilities and these were great too.
The restaurant had a good menu for lunches. We didn't go in the evenings, so I don't know about the menu for that.
The staff were really...
We had a wonderful relaxing week at Vale da Lapa in April with our two young sons. The villa was spacious, well equipped and cleaned every day if you want it to be.
The swimming pools are great and the boys loved them. It was quite quiet the week we were there, so we often had them to ourselves. We also used the spa facilities and these were great too.
The restaurant had a good menu for lunches. We didn't go in the evenings, so I don't know about the menu for that.
The staff were really...
Fantastic setting, built into the cliff face. Probably the best views in the whole of The Algarve! Wonderful rooms with extraordinary views out over the sea. Amazing breakfasts, great food and drink during the day. Great staff who treat you like one of the family.
Fantastic setting, built into the cliff face. Probably the best views in the whole of The Algarve! Wonderful rooms with extraordinary views out over the sea. Amazing breakfasts, great food and drink during the day. Great staff who treat you like one of the family.
We stayed at the Episode Sana for 4 nights. We went to relax and whine down, so the location was a perfect spot for us. If you want to. E by the hustle and bustle, 'subs this is not the hotel for you. The interior is amazing. The food is nice. We had spa treatments, which were great. They really do look after you. Even room service, when we ordered food it was no longer than 15 minutes. Beautiful grounds including hammock sun beds where you can lounge away from the pool and everybody and read or...
We stayed at the Episode Sana for 4 nights. We went to relax and whine down, so the location was a perfect spot for us. If you want to. E by the hustle and bustle, 'subs this is not the hotel for you. The interior is amazing. The food is nice. We had spa treatments, which were great. They really do look after you. Even room service, when we ordered food it was no longer than 15 minutes. Beautiful grounds including hammock sun beds where you can lounge away from the pool and everybody and read or...
TJ
Reviewed October 21, 2016Reviewed October 21, 2016
The main building where we stayed is very well maintained and the cleaning is top rate. The hotel staff can not do enough for you and make your stay a very pleasant and relaxing break. The breakfast has something for everyone and is very fresh and replenished throughout the breakfast service between 08.00 and 11.00 am. If you are a pool person (like swimming) then this is not the hotel for you as the pool areas are small and only there for cooling off. Both pools are well maintained. The hotel...
The main building where we stayed is very well maintained and the cleaning is top rate. The hotel staff can not do enough for you and make your stay a very pleasant and relaxing break. The breakfast has something for everyone and is very fresh and replenished throughout the breakfast service between 08.00 and 11.00 am. If you are a pool person (like swimming) then this is not the hotel for you as the pool areas are small and only there for cooling off. Both pools are well maintained. The hotel...
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed September 15, 2015Reviewed September 15, 2015
Stylish spa hotel, with great accommodation and beautifully manicured gardens. Even has its own man made beach in the grounds in addition to the pool area. Plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas. Standard of cleanliness is very high. Food is very good,especially the Fusion restaurant. Breakfast buffet has a stunning choice, and the pool bar is great for drinks and snacks during the day. Staff are friendly, helpful and very attentive. Spa treatments are definitely worth trying. The gin menu in the...
Stylish spa hotel, with great accommodation and beautifully manicured gardens. Even has its own man made beach in the grounds in addition to the pool area. Plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas. Standard of cleanliness is very high. Food is very good,especially the Fusion restaurant. Breakfast buffet has a stunning choice, and the pool bar is great for drinks and snacks during the day. Staff are friendly, helpful and very attentive. Spa treatments are definitely worth trying. The gin menu in the...
Welsh Dragon
Reviewed November 5, 2016Reviewed November 5, 2016
We booked a week for our honeymoon and Masana Algarve exceeded our expectations in every aspect. The apartment provided all the amenities needed, clean, spacious and very comfortable. High quality accessories and linen. Accessible and quiet, well looked after and walking distance of sandy beach. Staff very friendly and professional with a very positive polite attitude. Can’t recommend it enough. Definitely will go back. Magical.
We booked a week for our honeymoon and Masana Algarve exceeded our expectations in every aspect. The apartment provided all the amenities needed, clean, spacious and very comfortable. High quality accessories and linen. Accessible and quiet, well looked after and walking distance of sandy beach. Staff very friendly and professional with a very positive polite attitude. Can’t recommend it enough. Definitely will go back. Magical.
Jonathan
Reviewed September 20, 2025Reviewed September 20, 2025
Really great property and really well fitted out in the kitchen for cooking which can be rare. Great and helpful staff who are very responsive. Great to have the easy access to the pool for lazy afternoons and the Moroccan restaurant at the pool is amazing and really good value. Easy 15-minute walk into the centre of town which goes past small local Portuguese restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops so you could experience the fancy old town places as well as the authentic local places.
Really great property and really well fitted out in the kitchen for cooking which can be rare. Great and helpful staff who are very responsive. Great to have the easy access to the pool for lazy afternoons and the Moroccan restaurant at the pool is amazing and really good value. Easy 15-minute walk into the centre of town which goes past small local Portuguese restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops so you could experience the fancy old town places as well as the authentic local places.
allan
Reviewed October 17, 2026Reviewed October 17, 2026
we loved our week in vila gale praia it would have been perfect but the weather was pretty bad....rain wind storms etc most days...luckily last two days sun came out & we sat around the pool (cold but I did have a dip)
hotel restaurant great we ate there twice and breakfast fresh and delicious loads of choice and lovely fresh fruit even a bucks fizz if you wanted it!
hotel is very tranquil and has a lovely spa (free) with huge jacuzzi pool sauna & steam room which we made lots of use of when...
we loved our week in vila gale praia it would have been perfect but the weather was pretty bad....rain wind storms etc most days...luckily last two days sun came out & we sat around the pool (cold but I did have a dip)
hotel restaurant great we ate there twice and breakfast fresh and delicious loads of choice and lovely fresh fruit even a bucks fizz if you wanted it!
hotel is very tranquil and has a lovely spa (free) with huge jacuzzi pool sauna & steam room which we made lots of use of when...
We had a fantastic time here with our 3 children. The staff and facilities were excellent and the location superb. Literally a 3-5min walk from our room to the most beautiful beach (and a great pizza place - a must!) If you have really young kids just be wary of the cliffs there because there's some sheer drops with not much warning!
We had a fantastic time here with our 3 children. The staff and facilities were excellent and the location superb. Literally a 3-5min walk from our room to the most beautiful beach (and a great pizza place - a must!) If you have really young kids just be wary of the cliffs there because there's some sheer drops with not much warning!
If you're searching for a hotel where you can unwind with a late-night cocktail, Porches offers 272 properties, including 6 accommodation options with a bar on site. While you're in the area, you can plan a visit to Albufeira Old Town Square and Falesia Beach.
How many hotels with bars on site should I expect to find in Porches?
Expedia has 6 hotels with a bar in Porches.
What is there to do in Porches?
Delight in the outdoors by visiting Falesia Beach, then check out the local bars and enjoy a refreshing drink. Other places to see include Senhora da Rocha Beach and Nossa Senhora da Rocha Chapel. Porches is popular for its top-notch restaurants.
When is the best time to visit Porches?
Visiting local bars in Porches is more fun when you know what the weather holds. These rainfall averages and temperatures can help you determine the best time for bar-hopping. The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Porches is 448 mm.
How can I get to Porches and around the area?
Here are some of your transportation choices in and around Porches: Fly into Portimao (PRM), which is located 10 mi (16.1 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.), which is 25 mi (40.2 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.