About Vila Vita Parc
Vila Vita Parc is a resort on the clifftops at Porches, in the Lagoa area of the central Algarve. Its 22 hectares of gardens hold 203 rooms and suites in low, Moorish-style buildings, plus private villas.
What sets it apart is its food: Ocean is one of the best-known fine dining restaurants in Portugal, and the resort has its own wine cellar with over 11,000 bottles. It suits food lovers, couples and families who want a polished, full-service stay.
At a glance
Highlights
- Michelin-starred Ocean restaurant
- 22 hectares of clifftop gardens
- Wine cellar with 11,000+ bottles
- Clubs for ages 1 to 15
- Tremoços Beach bay below the resort
Amenities
Rooms and suites
- Deluxe rooms with garden or ocean views
- Oasis suites, including rooftop suites
- Family suites with an extra twin bedroom
- Private villas, some with their own pool
Restaurants and bars
The resort is not all-inclusive. There are many restaurants and bars, from fine dining to casual poolside meals.
- Ocean: Michelin-starred fine dining with sea views
- Atlantico: Portuguese fine dining
- Adega: Portuguese cooking by the lake
- Aladin Grill: grill in a Moorish-style setting
- Mizu Teppanyaki: modern Japanese and teppanyaki
- Giardino: Italian, with pizza and pasta
- Bela Vita Bar and Brasserie: Parisian brasserie
Beach, pools and spa
Below the resort is Tremoços Beach, a small, sheltered sandy bay, and a shuttle runs to the resort’s Armação Beach Club about 5 minutes away. There are several pools, including an indoor pool, children’s pools and the Whale pool with daybeds and a bar for guests 12 and over. Vila Vita Spa by Sisley Paris has a Turkish bath, sauna, ice grotto and plunge pool.
Activities and entertainment
Sports include padel and pickleball courts, tennis, a 9-hole pitch and putt, a putting green, mini-golf and a driving range. Guests can charter one of the resort’s yachts. Natalie’s Crèche takes ages 1 to 3, Annabella’s Kids Parc ages 4 to 11, and the Teens Club ages 10 to 15. Non-motorized water sports run in summer.
Who it’s best for
- Best for: food lovers, couples and families who want fine dining, a spa and good kids clubs in one resort.
- Consider another resort if: you want a long beach right outside your room or a budget stay.
Getting there from Faro Airport
Faro Airport (FAO) is about 45 minutes away by car.
Book a private transfer in advance so a driver meets you at arrivals and takes you straight to the resort.
Good to know
- Parking is free, including valet parking
- Spa treatments and the kids parc need a reservation
- The Whale pool is for guests 12 and over
- Non-motorized water sports and some venues run only in summer, and each outlet keeps its own hours
Location of Vila Vita Parc
FAQ about Vila Vita Parc
Is Vila Vita Parc all-inclusive?
No.
How far is Faro Airport?
About 45 minutes by car.
How many rooms does Vila Vita Parc have?
203 rooms and suites, plus private villas.
Does Vila Vita Parc have a beach?
Yes, the small Tremoços Beach below the resort, plus a shuttle to Armação Beach Club.
Does it have a Michelin-starred restaurant?
Yes, Ocean.
Is there a kids club?
Yes. There is a crèche for ages 1 to 3, a kids parc for ages 4 to 11 and a teens club for ages 10 to 15.
Is parking free?
Yes, including valet parking.
Is there a spa?
Yes, Vila Vita Spa by Sisley Paris.
Is there golf at the resort?
There is a 9-hole pitch and putt, a putting green and a driving range.
Are water sports available all year?
No. Non-motorized water sports run in the summer months.
