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Perfect Portugal: Escape to the Algarve for an idyllic family holiday with these exquisite beach resorts

• Discover award-winning resorts, stylish beach clubs and fabulous family facilities at these sophisticated spots

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By MAIL ONLINE REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 11:37, 14 March 2024

With its sweeping golden beaches, quiet coastal towns and chic resorts, it’s no wonder families love Portugal’s Algarve. There are soaring cliffs, golf courses galore, fabulous food and the deep blue of the Atlantic washing the shores.

Minor Hotels has a host of resorts dotted across the region, set in pretty villages, offering laid-back beach glamour and catering for both families and couples looking for quiet luxury. They form part of the British Airways Holidays collection of deluxe Algarve hotels, meaning you can package your stay with British Airways flights and a 23kg baggage allowance.

Secure your ATOL-protected holiday with a low deposit from just £60 per person and you can pay the balance in as many instalments as you like*. So where will you go in the Algarve?

Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort was voted Best International Resort 2023 by Condé Nast Traveler Spain

Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort

Voted Best International Resort 2023 by Condé Nast Traveler Spain, this lush retreat lies a short distance from glamorous Vilamoura Marina - the largest in Portugal.

The hotel is divided into distinct sections, one intended for family fun and the other an adults-only escape which has seclusion and romance in mind.

Families will feel at home in the spacious rooms, suites and the swim up rooms, making a splash at the Cascades pool, and enjoying the exciting activities at the kids’ and teens’ clubs. With bottles, strollers and babysitting services available, the hotel really does cater for all ages.

Couples can escape to serenity with pool and garden-view rooms reserved just for grown-ups as well as an adults-only pool and dining experiences, not to mention the soothing spa.

All holidays with British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected and come with a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your European beach holiday now with a low deposit* ba.com/anantara

Tivoli Alvor Algarve Resort

Set in Alvor, a beautiful white-washed fishing village renowned for its tranquillity, your every need is covered at this luxury resort, designed to blend with its surroundings and offer expansive green spaces. An assortment of facilities and ever-changing activities give the feeling of a living, breathing village with no shortage of things to do, from the six pools and multipurpose playing fields to padel tennis courts and indulgent treatments at the wellness centre.

The kids’ club even comes complete with a bouncy castle, climbing wall, its own swimming pool and even a circus, while evening entertainment is provided at the resort’s concert hall.

The golden beach is a 10-minute walk away and Alvor is right on the resort’s doorstep, or you can simply stay in and dine at the four restaurants on site.

All holidays with British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected and come with a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your European beach holiday now with a low deposit* ba.com/tivolialvor

Set in Alvor, a beautiful white-washed fishing village renowned for its tranquillity, your every need is covered at this luxury resort

Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort

Set between the glitzy marina that gives the resort its name and the beach, this stylish spot combines a fabulous beach club with airy interiors and sea views from its nine storeys. This is the place for guests who want to enjoy the luxury and hospitality of a top-of-the-range resort while also staying close to the amenities and glamour of the town.

There are indoor and outdoor pools, a sleek cocktail bar, Parisian-style Glee Boutique Cafe and prime cuts at Pepper’s Steakhouse. For a little healing of the mind, body and soul, the Tivoli Spa includes various treatments drawing on local ingredients, as well as an indoor pool, hot tub and fitness centre.

But perhaps the most striking part of this resort is Portugal’s first Purobeach, a beach club that blends poolside gamour with cocktails, champagne, fusion food and an in-house DJ.

All holidays with British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected and come with a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your European beach holiday now with a low deposit* ba.com/tivolimarina

Set between the glitzy marina that gives the resort its name and the beach, this stylish spot combines a fabulous beach club with airy interiors and sea views from its nine storeys

All holidays with British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected and come with a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your European beach holiday now with a low deposit* Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort | Tivoli Alvor Algarve Resort | Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort

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