
Exhilarating Activities at Our Portugal Resort
Experiences
Nestled between the mountains and the sea, the Algarve is one of Portugal's most enchanting and welcoming regions. Known for its endless beaches, warm waters and for being the sunniest destination in Europe,... See More this little paradise offers far more surprises than first meets the eye, and its mild Mediterranean climate makes it a year-round delight. Boasting one of Europe’s most stunning coastlines in Europe, with a remarkable variety as you travel along the shore, the Algarve invites you to discover and savor its many layers at your own pace. Strategically located near the beach, Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, is the perfect starting point to get to know an array of unique places, such as the Fishermen Village of Albufeira, Sagres Fortress, Ria Formosa Natural Park or Monchique Springs. Visitors will be delighted with the wonders of the region and upon arrival at the resort can enjoy the numerous facilities and activities available for all preferences. See Less
Pine Cliffs Golf Course
Play your best swing. Perched 200 feet above the golden sands and blue water of the Atlantic Ocean lies the immaculate Pine Cliffs Golf Course. Play 9-holes on one of Algarve, Portugal's most original golf courses, featuring striking views of the Algarve region with tree-lined fairways alongside the Atlantic Ocean. Our Albufeira golf course is perfect for both beginners and experienced golfers.

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Pine Cliffs Golf Academy
Golf pros Manuel Baptista, Monia Bernardo, and Paul Tipper lead an experienced team of professionals at the Pine Cliffs Golf Academy.

Pine Cliffs Clubhouse
Enjoy a drink and a snack after the game, directly with a view on the course.
On-Site Outlets
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Thermal Oasis
The luxurious thermal oasis at Serenity Spa accomplishes all sorts of treatments, providing relaxation for the guests. Enjoy our indoor hydro pool, herbal sauna, salt sauna, ice fountain, experience showers and many other treatments. Access to this area is not complimentary.

Senses of the Algarve
Discover our Signature Treatment with the most traditional ingredients of the Algarve, like fleur-de-sel from Ria Formosa, sand from Falésia Beach, carob and orange oil. Immerse yourself in the culture and let nature take care of you.
Swimming Pools
Located throughout the grounds of the hotel, there are a number of outdoor swimming pools—including one dedicated to children—and a heated indoor pool that offer relaxing escapes from the day’s activities and time together as a family.

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Indoor Pool
The indoor heated pool, located at Active by Serenity gym, is the perfect place to improve your swimming skills during your stay. You can also book a swim class with a personal trainer from Active by Serenity gym or join the Aqua Fitness group class.

Outdoor Pools
With five outdoor swimming pools nestled amongst the hotel gardens, guests are welcome to choose the ambiance that best suits their mood. The main pool offers breathtaking cliff-top views following the beautiful Algarvian coast.

Amenities
Sun beds surround the various pool areas and are offered complimentary to all guests, as are plush pool towels. Guests may also enjoy a light menu of sandwiches and snacks as well as refreshing drinks with service available at all pool areas.
Annabel Croft Tennis Academy
The Annabel Croft Tennis Academy features five floodlit courts—two clay and three all-weather hard courts—ideal for day or nighttime play. Located on the beautifully landscaped grounds of the Pine Cliffs Hotel, the ATP standard courts are managed by our two full-time tennis pros along with friendly staff happy to arrange matches for solo players as well as fun clinics to guests of all ages and skill... See More levels. The courts are walking distance from the hotel's main building; although a hotel tram is also available. Court time must be pre-booked with The Luxury Collection Concierge. Racket and balls are also available for hire. The Annabel Croft Tennis Academy team offers players a range of tennis services from court hire and racquet rental to coaching courses and tournaments. The Annabel Croft Tennis Academy is one of Europe’s premier tennis coaching programmes. The Annabel Croft Tennis Academy is open daily from 9am to 5pm (this may vary depending on season and weather). See Less

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Coaching & Tennis Clinics
- Players can choose from a range of coaching organised and conducted by the qualified team of coaches at the Annabel Croft Tennis Academy.
- The academy programme has a wide selection of coaching courses available for both adults and children which cover all aspects of the game. Each session is delivered using a selection of specifically designed drills and exercises that are challenging but ultimately rewarding and each group is carefully managed, with low numbers of players in each group to maximise your coaching experience.
- The weekly coaching programme is supported by a range of seasonal tournaments and events that give players of all ages a chance to test their skills and take home a trophy!
Our Tennis Pros
Michael Weyman (BSc, PGCert, CSCS)
- Michael was born on the 5th of August 1977 and he is from Middlesex, London - England.
- Playing History: Middlesex University High Level Tennis Centre, Competed Futures Tournaments in Europe and USA
- Tennis Highlights: Michael coached all levels from Junior to Pro. Strength and Conditioning - Pro Level.
- Coaching Qualifications: LTA 4 Licensed / PTR Instructor
- Favourite Tennis Player: Pete Sampras - Cool, calm and collected!
- Favourite Quote: Heart in the oven, head in the fridge - Owen Farrell
João Marques
- João was born on the 5th of December 1964 and he is from Faro - Portugal.
- Playing History: João started playing tennis at the age of 9. He has been working with ACTA for two years.
- Tennis Highlights: Former competition player (vet), coached at Jim Stewart Academy, Algarve
- Tennis Federation and Champs Academy. Coached young juniors toward success.
- Coaching Qualifications: Portuguese Tennis Federation Level 1
- Favourite Tennis Player: Andy Murray, Ivan Lendl and David Ferrer
- Favourite Quote: Must give something to keep the essential going beyond expectations.
Kid's Club
Porto Pirata
For the little ones, Pine Cliffs Hotel offers an array of activities at Porto Pirata Kid’s Club, a ship-shaped playground, with multi-functional toys and a kid’s pool supervised by our experienced and qualified staff. Porto Pirata is the resort’s playground filled with two life-sized pirate ships, a sports court, a mini golf course and plenty of space for you and the kids to enjoy a great time. The multifunctional space has 7,000 square meters offers child care service for children from 6 months old to 8 years old. This service is supervised by an experienced and qualified team.
- Daily activities are also organized by age, which included face painting, arts and crafts, treasure hunts, water games and various sports activities. The activities schedule is seasonal and may vary according to the time of the year you visit the resort.
- Porto Pirata is currently open between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm. In the summer we extend until 7:00pm only for assistance (mini-golf, selling). The child care remains until 5:00pm. After closure guests are still able to access the outdoor facilities of the playground. All services of Porto Pirata Kid's Club are subject to seasonal availability, the playground is open all year-round. Please consult our Concierge to know about the Kid's Club program during your stay: concierge.algarve@luxurycollection.com or +351 289 500 100.
Birthday Parties
Kids can have a birthday party at Porto Pirata with own invitations and more!
Mini Golf Course
18-hole mini golf course: 5€ per person up to 4 players and 4€ per person if 5 or more players. There’s a weekly pass of 20€ per person. The mini-golf doesn’t need to be booked and it’s available every day between 9:30am and 5:00pm. When we are off, all mini golf gear is rented from the golf shop.
Children's Village Facilities
The facilities are available to our guests even when their children are not enrolled in the kids’ club sessions. They can find 2 large scale pirate ships, a playground with a bouncy castle, volleyball net, basketball court, swimming pool and a green open area in the front. Note that the pool isn’t heated. We provide the balls for the guests to play.
Porto Pirata Children's Village
- 6 months to 8 years of age.
- Imagine the wonder of your child exploring a playground filled with two life-size wooden pirate ships - complete with an endless view of the Atlantic Ocean from their perch high atop the cliffs of the Algarve.
- The multi-functional ships anchor the incredibly spacious Porto Pirata, the hotel's 7000 square meter on-site children's village for children ages six months to eight years.
- Supervised by an experienced and well-qualified staff, children enjoy their own adventures complete with a bouncing castle, mini track for big-wheel toys, scooters and bikes, a swimming pool just for kids, and an 18-hole mini-golf course to entertain the whole family.
- Daily activities are organized by age and include finger painting, arts and crafts, treasure hunts, water games, face painting and various sporting activities.
- The program and outdoor facilities is offered to all guests, with some activities within the program, incurring a nominal charge.
- Porto Pirata is open from March through October, and during selected dates throughout festive seasons, between 09:30h and 17:00h.
Junior Club
- 8 to 12 years of age
- The 'tween' set, ages eight to thirteen years old, will love our Junior's Club with supervised activities designed just for them. Kids enjoy mini-golf, football, crossbow and aim shooting, water ball, darts and disc bowls and much more.
- A weekly programme is available during the festive and summer months and features a selection of activities including Aquaball, Tree-climbing, Archery and more. Many of these may be enjoyed with parents as well, creating special family moments to last a lifetime. Junior Club activities incur a nominal charge.
- The weekly programme features activities such as basketball, aerobics, football (soccer), and much more. Many of these may be enjoyed with parents as well, creating special family moments to last a lifetime.
- The Junior Club is located just outside the hotel’s main building next to the Corda Café. These programmes are offered June through September. Pre-reserved vouchers are required for a nominal fee and are available at reception or the concierge.
MIMO Cooking School and Gourmet Shop
MIMO Algarve, the cooking school at Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection Resort offers daily cooking experiences for adults and families. The offering will include classes on Algarve cuisine, both traditional and modern Portuguese cuisine, as well as new family classes, where parents and children come together around the stoves. The cooking school has an integrated shop space, which features the best conserves,... See More salts, charcuterie, cheeses, and gifts from the artisans of Portugal. All of the shop’s products have been specially curated, with lots of care and mimo, the Portuguese term for the love you give baby—or a homemade dish. See Less

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Located at Lemon Square since 2018, in the heart of the Resort, the cooking school is assembled with state-of-the-art equipment and a luminous environment that invites for long afternoons paired with the best of Portuguese wine that accompanies the experiences. At MIMO you will also find a gourmet shop full of gourmet local products that you can take with you to prepare the delicious plates you learned when you get home.
Chef's Table
Take your seat in the kitchen and grab your glass of wine because the chef is about to start cooking delicious plates for you meanwhile, she explains the techniques and all the secrets behind each recipe.
Chef's Table - 160€ p.p.
Cooking Classes
Now it is time to put your hands on and learn by yourself how to make the delicious plates selected by the chef.
Codfish One-o-One - 68€ p.p.
Plant Based Food - 68€ p.p.
Cataplana Bahind the Scenes - 98€ p.p.
Traditional Algarve - 88€ p.p.
Brunch Favourites - 68€ p.p.
Cookies & Cupcakes - 65€ p.p.
Algarvian Wines - 48€ p.p.
Portugal in 5 Glasses - 48€ p.p.
Cocktail Challenge - 60€ p.p.
Family & Kids
Now it is time for families and kids to strengthen their bonds and learn how to make some plates and have a fun time together.
Kid's Cooking Class (5 -8 y.o.) - 35€ p.p.
Kid's Cooking Class (9 - 11 y.o.) - 35€ p.p.
Family Supper Club (Chef's Table) Family Cooking Class - 75€ p.p.
18-Hole Mini-Golf Course
Designed especially for children and families. Located next to the Porto Pirata children's village, the course takes full advantage of its spectacular setting with natural creeks offering a fun challenge on a few of the holes. Offered as part of the children's programme, the mini-golf course is a great activity for the whole family as well.
PineCliffsLifestyle Activities
Complimentary PineCliffsLifestyle Activities complete every guest's stay at Pine Cliffs. With these varying activities like Yoga, Beach Boot Camp, or Tiles Tour or Botanical Tour, Family Golf Challenge or Bike Tour through the resort with The Luxury Collection Concierge or Live Music at Portulano Lobby Bar, guests experience the true #PineCliffsLifestyle.
Water Sports
At the longest stretch of golden sand beach in all of Portugal, Praia da Falésia is renowned for its stunning amber-red sandstone cliffs rising majestically from translucent blue Atlantic waters. This beautiful beach be awarded the prestigious "Golden Flag" by the European Union and there we offer Jet-Ski, Water Skiing, Ringo Ride, Banana Boat Ride, Pedal Boat, Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle, Body Boards.
Explore Algarve
With a rich history and stunning beaches, Algarve captivates its visitors and offers countless unique places to explore.Along Portugal's southernmost shores, the picture-postcard region known as the Algarve captivates travellers with its dramatic red sandstone cliffs marching toward an imperial blue Atlantic Ocean. Renowned for its gorgeous beaches, warm waters, and exceptional golfing, the Algarve's... See More year-round sunshine makes it an ideal holiday retreat. With a rich history dating back thousands of years to the Phoenicians and Carthaginians, it was the arrival of the Arabic Moors in the eighth century that would have the most significant and lasting influence on the Algarve—the traces of which are seen today in the whitewashed architecture, narrow streets and flower gardens typical throughout the region. See Less

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- The Luxury Collection Concierge recommends the following as unique places to explore, all accessible by car or organised tour:
- Explore the medieval village of Silves—from the impressive walls of its Moorish castle to the Ponte Romana Bridge recalling the presence of the Romans.
- Journey to Monchique, the highest point in the Algarve, nestled between the mountains of Foia and Picota and offering spectacular panoramas of rolling hills and the ocean beyond. Famed for its thermal spas, an exploration of its steep cobble-stoned streets leads to ancient churches, monastaries, and the small doorways of local artisans.
- Discover Alte, an extremely pretty village amid unspoilt and hilly countryside. Noted for its whitewashed architecture, narrow streets, gardens filled with flowers, and hanging baskets, Alte is typical of the Algarve region.
- Portuguese is the national language spoken throughout the Algarve, although most locals will also speak some English. The Euro is the accepted currency and most stores and restaurants take all major credit cards and European debit cards. There is a shopping complex just 15 kilometres from the hotel, accessible by car, which is open daily from 10am to 11pm.
Local Attractions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve has multiple fitness centers on-site for hotel guests.
Yes, Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve has multiple pools on-site for hotel guests:
Yes, Serenity - The Art of Well Being Spa is located on-site at Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve.
Yes, hotel guests have access to Pine Cliffs Golf Course. Click here to learn more.
Falesia Beach, Praia Sao Rafael, Praia Gale, Praia dos Salgados, Praia do Barranco das Belharucas and more are nearby Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve.