Cegonha Country Club  

In Vilamoura’s coastal Algarve, about 20 minutes from Faro Airport and facing part of the protected Vilamoura Environmental Park. This aparthotel sits a short drive from Vilamoura Marina, Oceanico Victoria, Laguna and Millennium golf courses, and roughly 6 miles from Falesia Beach — perfect for golf breaks and seaside escapes. Pet-friendly and park-facing, it’s a calm base with quick links to action.

Set among lush gardens with a sparkling outdoor pool, the property has 32 air-conditioned guestrooms and apartment-style units. Rooms feature kitchens or kitchenettes (fridge, stovetop, microwave), terraces, safes, satellite TV, electric kettles and private bathrooms with shower/tub and bidets plus complimentary toiletries. Check-in is at 4 p.m.; pets are welcome for an extra EUR 20 per night (plus a €100 security deposit at check-in).

Relax at the full-service spa and sauna, keep fit in the gym/health club, or hit the outdoor tennis courts. Outdoors there’s a pool with a poolside bar, plus a restaurant, café and concierge to help plan golf or beach days. Free self-parking and multilingual staff keep stays easy.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected for work or streaming, and free self-parking is available onsite.

On-site restaurant with a bar serves daily meals and a buffet-style complimentary breakfast is included. There’s also a coffee shop/café and a poolside bar for relaxed drinks after a day on the course or at the beach.