Regional elements like natural wood and local fabrics dress the 280 rooms of the hotel and create a chic atmosphere and comfortable spaces to admire the views of the mature gardens, swimming pools and immaculately maintained greens of the golf course. . For the decoration of the rooms, Anantara Vilamoura called on local artisans from the “TASA Project” which aims to promote craftsmanship as a profession of the future. The 17 Anantara Suites include unique items such as a hand-made beach bag, regional cork coasters or a traditional Algarve ceramic fruit bowl, created for the hotel.

Among the exclusive services of the Suites, guests can take advantage of a wine cellar, a choice of pillows and a butler service to meet all their needs. They also have privileged access to the indoor swimming pool and the sauna of the Anantara Spa which overlooks the hilly greens of the golf course. The Presidential Suite offers a very large terrace with space to enjoy long outdoor dinners, a jacuzzi and a solarium.

Anantara Vilamoura has partnered with World Wide Kids Company to offer the youngest unique experiences. The “Adventurers Crèche” and the “Adventurers Kids Club” which will open their doors in mid-May will be fully equipped to welcome the youngest and offer them activities throughout the day: artistic workshops, cooking classes, cinema. outdoors, adventure safaris ... Children are surrounded by childcare professionals to allow parents to enjoy moments together in complete serenity. The teenagers will meet at “The Hub”, a space dedicated to them. Anantara Vilamoura offers advanced training courses at the "Golf Academy" or dance workshops at the "Dance Academy".

A wide selection of treatments and treatments, including the signature “Traditional Thai Massage” performed in a dedicated cabin, are available at the Anantara Spa. The spa menu also includes Ayurvedic rituals as well as treatments using local products such as Algarve citrus fruits, figs and almond powder. Guests can take part in wellness activities such as yoga and tai chi. The fitness center is open 24 hours a day with a personal trainer service and the hotel also has a tennis court.

Anantara worked with local artisans from the "TASA Project" to create unique objects for the interior design of the hotel. This initiative highlights the know-how of the region and contributes to the development of the local economy. Guests can take part in workshops with local artisans and purchase the original items from the hotel shop.

Culinary excellence is an integral part of the experience at Anantara Vilamoura. Executive Chef Bruno Viegas has put all his expertise in Portuguese gastronomic traditions at the service of tasty dishes at the six restaurants and bars. EMO, is a restaurant whose concept revolves around Portuguese wines. Chef and “Wine Guru” Antonio Lopes have worked hand in hand to create a menu that reflects the local terroir that the sommelier combines with a selection of local wines. The card has more than 300 labels, all from Portugal.

The RIA restaurant, which will open on May 1, will specialize in fresh fish from the catch of the day and seafood in the spirit of a “Marisqueira” that can be found along the Ria Formosa lagoon , near the hotel. The hosts taste the Quarteira shrimp, the Pousse Pieds and the Wild Turbo. On the Raw Bar menu, guests find ceviches and carpaccios made with Algarve products. Very fresh white and rosé wines accompany these dishes for a summer culinary experience. A service is also offered for guests who wish to take advantage of the swimming pool where they can enjoy a selection of fresh fish prepared on demand.

In order to preserve the spirit of the old hotel, the Tivoli Victoria, the restaurant open from breakfast to dinner, Victoria, has kept the friendly atmosphere for meals taken in the form of a buffet or à la carte. Local chefs offer dishes prepared on demand and the hosts can discover the Thai flavors, origins of the Anantara group. A myriad of local products such as almonds, figs, Portuguese cheeses and traditional egg dishes will also be on the menu. For breakfast, the freshly squeezed Algarve oranges are served on a cart as you can see on the roadside of the villages in the region.

Palms Pool Bar, the poolside restaurant, serves tartars, grilled sardines, and light meals on the go. Cascades, reserved for adults, will offer dishes from the Ria restaurant and cocktails including a Sangria made with champagne and oranges from the Algarve. Perfect for a drink before dinner and a few tapas to whet your appetite or a last drink at dusk, the Anantara Bar and Lounge is a place of life and meetings. At sunset, Fado tunes are heard for an authentic Portuguese evening.

With one of the most diverse cellars in the region, the “Wine Guru” of Anantara Vilamoura, Antonio Lopes, Best Sommelier of Portugal 2014, organizes tastings and visits to neighboring vineyards. Guests who wish to take advantage of his expertise can call upon him for a private dinner, "Dining by Design", during which they choose from a choice of exceptional menus. A personal chef and a butler are very attentive to an exclusive culinary experience in a unique environment. Spice Spoons, a cooking workshop, offers to accompany the chef to the market in Loulé, a village located near the hotel, and to cook seasonal products in an open kitchen.

With its privileged location close to the Oceânico Golf Course, Anantara Vilamoura hosts a “Golf Guru” in residence which hosts improvement workshops and private sessions whatever the handicap of the players.

Anantara Vilamoura is the ideal starting point to discover the Algarve thanks to a wide choice of activities and guided excursions. The “Tasting Circuit” takes guests to Ria Formosa to taste oysters and other seafood at the fisherman's. The "Local Guru" accompanies guests in the surrounding countryside to discover the secrets of the region through typical villages. Fans can learn more about the origins of agriculture and typical Algarve products: almonds, figs, oranges and olives.

The hotel allows the organization of all types of events - gala dinners, weddings, product launches and conferences. The Convention Center can accommodate up to 800 people in modular spaces, the majority of which benefit from natural light.

Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort is part of the beautiful Algarve region, one of the most prominent European destinations in southern Portugal. A true paradise of wild coast and secret beaches, breathtaking cliffs, traditional fishing villages, small castles, olive groves, vineyards and golf course, Anantara Vilamoura promises an authentic experience in a chic and exclusive environment.

For more information, visit www.anantara.com.