Official Rating - 4* - Self Catering / Bed & Breakfast
Situated in the heart of the Algarve, only 45 km from Faro International airport, the Pestana Porches Praia is a located on a cliff top and affords spectacular panoramic views over the ocean and the beach of ?Senhora da Rocha?, to which it has direct access. It is the incomparable beauty of its location, set amongst fabulous gardens, coupled with the variety of services offered, that makes it the ideal holiday destination for those seeking quiet and restful breaks, or for families who want all to participate in the extensive programme of leisure and sporting activities.
Accommodation
The resort consists of 20 one bedroomed selfcatering apartments fully renovated in 2005/2006, ideal for those looking for all the comfort of home. Surrounded by beautiful gardens all apartments have shaded large balconies and feature air conditioning/heating (control in rooms), satellite television, fully equipped kitchens, hairdryer, safe and direct dial telephone.
Food & Beverage
In a region where there are a number of different gastronomic influences, the 3 restaurants and 3 bars have been designed to appeal to every taste featuring originality, quality and service. In the buffet restaurant, variety is the keynote and all the meals are a journey through Portuguese and international cuisine. The food and beverage offer at the hotel comprises: the Valhalla Restaurant - buffet and à-la-carte, the Tapas Bar - Iberian delicacies, the Porches Praia Club House, the Gallery Bar, and the Pool Bistro - next to the swimming pool.
Sports & Leisure
The hotel offers four fresh water swimming pools, of which two are for children and one is a large indoor heated pool, a Health club with a small gymnasium with cardio machines, Jacuzzi, sauna and masseur, a floodlit tennis court available at the resort (payable) with rackets and balls to hire, squash court and a games room. The hotel also provides an evening entertainment program with live music and shows in the Galery Bar. The hotel has direct access to the beach of ?Senhora da Rocha? where guests can find a concessionary sun bed area under private management (direct payment). Furthermore, because of its central location, the hotel is an acceptable distance from all the infrastructure available on the Algarve, specifically Pestana Carvoeiro Golf (with special prices for guests), riding schools, diving schools, water parks, theme parks and places of historic interest.
Facilities & Services
Laundry, rent-a-car, airport transfers, safe, fax , internet access from reception, parking spaces, baby sitter (on request), doctor available 24 hours and private hospital at a 25 minutes drive, and gardens. Furthermore there are 4 conference rooms with a capacity for up to 100 persons with teleconferencing equipment, videoconferencing equipment, and data and image projection systems.
Useful Information on Distances
Pestana Porches Praia is located 50 km from FAO airport.