Praia des Gaivotas,Alporchinhos-Porches,Algarve

T: +351 282 320 000; www.accorhotels.com

The hotel is perched on a cliff and the large spa has saunas, a Turkish bath, fitness centre, golf, tennis, tai chi and yoga. Outdoor sports include sailing and watersports. Treatments include thalassotherapy, hydromassage, seawater and seaweed wraps and anti-cellulite.