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Secluded, exclusive and unspoilt ...

Parque da Floresta, tucked away in the West Algarve countryside, has everything you could ever wish for at a resort and is the ideal holiday location for both families and couples. Surrounding the resort is one of Europes most pituresque golf courses and guests can enjoy generous discounts on green fees.

Accommodation can be in a three, four or five bedroom spacious villa with their own private pool and landscaped gardens, or in a two bedroom or three bedroom village house. All properties are equipped to the highest standard including modern kitchens and appliances.

At the heart of the resort is Spa Floresta offering all the latest treatments using quality, luxury products from the Clarins and Guinot ranges. Facial, beauty and body treatments available for both men and women along with alternative therapies. Facilities include treatment rooms, indoor pool, steam room and jacuzzi, outdoor heated pebble pool, hair salon, gymnasium and exercise studio.

The challenging 18 hole par 71 golf course will be a big hit with golfers. This well known course winds it way through the resort and boasts stunning views of the countryside and ocean. The Vigia Golf Academy can help you improve on your techniques and has a state of the art interactive video system.

Golf lessons with a professional tutor can be arranged for an additional charge.

For your children, a warm welcome awaits them at the professionally supervised Floresta Fun Club, open all year round, for ages between three and ten years. Meet new friends and have lots of fun in a safe enviroment. For older children, between the ages of eight and sixteen years, during school holidays there is a full programme of junior sports available at the Activ8 Club.

There are various dining options available on site at Parque da Floresta catering from just a light snack at Spike Bar, The Blue Lagoon, the Tennis Bar or Bowling Bar, to a full evening meal at O' Parque Restaurant. Just a short drive away you will find a small selection of restaurants in Salema, or Lagos has a fine selection of bars and restaurants.