Hotel Baía Cristal Beach & Spa Resort

Cliff-top on Portugal’s Algarve coast, 300 m from Vale de Centeanes beach and about 2 km from Carvoeiro. Set in Lagoa, the hotel puts Benagil, Marinha Beach, the Carvoeiro boardwalk and Slide and Splash water park within easy reach. Family-friendly spot with quick access to beaches, boat trips and coastal walks.

Rooms range from 36–55 m² with sea-view and garden-view options, including 14 sea-view suites and 10 garden-view suites; suites feature kitchenettes. All rooms have air conditioning, minibar, satellite/LCD TV, private furnished balconies and en-suite bathrooms. Expect cliff-top sea vistas, a relaxed Mediterranean vibe and live-music evenings on the terrace.

Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials, plus indoor and outdoor pools, a children's pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath. Fitness centre, tennis court, games room and a kids' club keep energy levels high. Pool bars, a terrace with summer BBQs and a complimentary area shuttle round out the offerings — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and easy dips after a day exploring.

Meeting room and conference space (room 'Lagoa' holds up to 80), 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff. Complimentary wireless internet on the property, dry cleaning/laundry services and free self-parking.

Restaurant Gaivota serves breakfast and dinner with Portuguese and international dishes and sea views. Bar Albatroz pours cocktails and hosts live music at sunset, while pool bars (including a BierGarten-style pool bar), terrace snacks and summer barbecues keep things casual. Room service available during limited hours.