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PorchesFaroPortugal
VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa
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Excellent facilties for all of the family
This colonial-style resort with Moorish buildings is in landscaped gardens and bordered by two white sandy coves. The authentic décor includes light blue colours, hand-made linens and local Porches pottery, and there are numerous pools, lakes and gardens to relax in. Take the steps down to a secluded golden-sand beach with access to sun loungers, or hop on the shuttle to nearby Armação Beach Club for a choice of watersports. There’s a pitch and putt, putting green and driving range and you can enjoy discounted rates at other nearby courses. Kids have their own three pools; adults can unwind on the Residences’ dedicated clifftop sun terrace, by the adults-only infinity pool or in two other pools.
A grand village-style resort with impressive facilities as well as dedicated adults-only and family areas.
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WellnessSpaBeach
Avg flight time7 hrs
Avg transfer timeApprox. 40 minutes’ transfer from Faro airport
SettingBeach Hotel, Resort, Hotel
Excellent facilties for all of the family
Why our experts like it
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An incredible way to kick off your Maldives holiday
“There's something pretty special about travelling by seaplane. The view from the sky is extraordinary - tiny specs of island and shades of blue that barely look real.”
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The iconic, mile-long sandbank
Perfect for isolated sunbathing, dramatic photoshoots, and watching breathtaking Maldivian sunsets.
Snorkelling and diving isn't the only way to catch sight of the underwater world
“If snorkelling and diving isn't for you, it's possible to catch a glimpse of the reef from a glass-bottomed boat instead.”
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Kids club at Niva Kuramathi Maldives
Supervised activities through the day, so younger guests get their own adventure while you get a quiet hour by the water.
Excellent facilties for all of the family
There is more than one way to do this trip
This Maldives hotel is perfect on its own, but add Sri Lanka, Dubai or the Seychelles and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
Rooms available at VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa
Rooms and suites
Every room type we can book, with what is included in each.
Deluxe Garden View Room
Set in the main building, these rooms have a living area and views of the landscaped garden. • air-conditioning • flat-screen television • bath or shower • twin sinks • minibar* • balcony or garden • Wi-Fi • 40m²
Oasis Family Suite Garden View
Located in the family-friendly Oasis Parc, these spacious open-plan suites offer an expansive living area, large rooftop terrace with sitting area, day beds and spectacular beds, a second bedroom and a bathroom with rain shower. Sleeps four adults and one child (up to 12 years). • air-conditioning • flat-screen television • bath • rain shower • twin sinks • minibar* • balcony or garden • Wi-Fi • 80m²
Two Bedroom Apartment
Set over two floors with two bedrooms and views of the gardens. The apartments feature a spacious living/dining room and kitchen on the lower floor and two en-suite bedrooms on the upper floors. These apartments are located across the road from the VILA VITA grounds but guests will have access to all the resort's facilities. • air-conditioning • flat-screen television • bath • rain shower • twin sinks • minibar* • balcony or garden • Wi-Fi • 85m²
Food & drink
There's plenty of choice when it comes to dining. Dress up for dinner at the two-Michelin-starred restaurant with a sea view, Ocean. The restaurant Bela Vita offers a great Sunday brunch while Adega is a typical Portuguese restaurant which serves innovative dishes. For fine dining, head to Aladin Grill, Atlântico and Japanese restaurant Mizu Teppanyaki. If you’re with the family or little ones then Whale is ideal. Quench your thirst at one of the many bars throughout the resort including coffees at Café Bica, healthy juices at Delfim and a vast wine selection at the Wine Cellar. Many of the restaurants are open seasonally, so during off season there will be fewer restaurants to choose from.
de Pêra, it offers an all-day menu with light snacks and a chill-out lounge area on the sand • Deutscher Biergarten: Bavarian beer garden in the nearby village of Porches, serving German speciality cuisine., Restaurants • Ocean: Two Michelin-starred restaurant offering contemporary cuisine and panoramic ocean views (open to children over 13 years) • Bela Vita: An á la carte restaurant with a large outdoor terrace. Serving breakfast and Italian-American cuisine • Adega: A traditional Portuguese rustic-style restaurant, with a large summer terrace and views of the lake. A la carte. Open for dinner • Whale: Located in the Clubhouse, this casual family restaurant has a large summer terrace and sea views. Open at lunchtime and in the afternoon and/or evening (seasonal) • Atlântico: Located in the Clubhouse, this Mediterranean restaurant has a summer terrace overlooking the swimming pool and the ocean. Fine dining à la carte menu. Open in the evening (seasonal). Welcomes children 6 years and over • Aladin Grill: Located in the Clubhouse, this fine-dining grill room has an open show kitchen. Open in the evening (seasonal). Children: From 6 years of age onwards • Mizu Teppanyaki: Open in the evening and located in the Clubhouse, this Japanese restaurant offers an impressive sushi selection, a teppanyaki kitchen, innovatice sake cocktails and floor-to-ceiling ocean views (open to children over 6 years and over 13 years on the teppanyaki table) • Só Verão Located directly on Armação de Pêra beach, this beach restaurant is open during the summer months and serves healthy and delicious food with an easy-going vibe.
Bars/cafés — • Oasis Bar: Elegant bar serving cocktails and afternoon tea on a terrace overlooking the gardens • Palm Bar: Locted at the Oasis Parc pool, serving drinks and snacks • Café Bica: Set on a beautiful terrace overlooking the swan lake and serving a selection of homemade pastries, coffees, organic teas and cocktails throughout the day • Whale Pool Lounge & Bar: Located in the Clubhouse, this seasonal bar offers an elegant setting, stylish private cabanas and daybeds overlooking the sea. Soak up the sun while enjoying cocktails and snacks accompanied by chill-out music • Aladin Bar: Located in the Clubhouse, this seasonal bar stays open until 1.30am and is ideal for pre-dinner aperitifs, after-dinner cocktails or nightcaps • Delfim Bar: Open from 10am-6.30pm, this bar is perfect for health-conscious guests as it offers freshly squeezed and pressed fruit and vegetable juices, and tasty and nutritious light meals • Manzar Terrace Lounge: Set above the Clubhouse, this seasonal lounge bar is the perfect spot for enjoying pre-dinner cocktails at sunset and oriental mezze in a Moroccan inspired terrace with 360°-views over the beautiful gardens and the ocean beyond
• Garden Bar: Set on the top of the cliff close to the sunbathing area at the Residence, this bar offers cool drinks, snacks and ocean views
Wine-tasting venue\ — * • Cave de Vinhos: The resort boasts the largest private collection of wines in Portugal and you can enjoy wine-tasting sessions and a unique dining experience in the cellar
Off-site dining — Located a stone's throw from the resort, complimentary transfers are available for guests to the following restaurants: • Arte Náutica: Located at the resort’s Armação Beach Club in Armação de Pêra, it serves fresh seafood and meats in a waterfront terrace • Praia Dourada: Also at the resort’s Armação Beach Club in Armação
Alongside the menu of Portuguese dishes, Adega Restaurant offers a range of regional wines including those from Madeira and the Azores.
A la carte Choice of restaurant Pool bar Buffet Bar
Excellent facilties for all of the family
Things to do nearby
Curated experiences to help you do more, see more, or simply switch off while you're here.
Algarve
Folklore & Flavours of the Algarve
• Duration: full day • Start time: 7.50am • Departures on Monday (April and October) and Friday from Algarve resorts (between Praia da Rocha and Vilamoura) except Sagres & Quinta do Lago • Operates year round • Private and group experience Good to know — Entrance fees and meals are not included, and nor is a guide.
Algarve
Landscapes & Wineries Of The Algarve
Enjoy a skillfully curated selection of the Algarve’s natural and manmade delights on a private tour by Land Rover Jeep. This fascinating day begins at Porches Pottery, founded in 1968 by two artists - one Irish, the other Portuguese - who were determined to show that handcrafted ceramics still had a place in the modern world. Here, you’ll be able to watch its talented artisans at work, and perhaps pick up one of the workshop’s beautifully hand-decorated pieces as a stylish souvenir. From here, you’ll make your way to Benagil, Carvoeiro and Algar Seco, where you will be able to check out the amazing sea caves carved out of the limestone cliffs over the centuries. Afterwards, you’ll stroll the cobbled streets of Ferragudo, a traditional fishing village at the mouth of the Arade river. The last visit is to a winery, where you can have a guided tour and sample some of the wines produced in the region. • Duration: Full day • Start time: 8.45am • Departures on Monday to Friday from Algarve resorts except Sagres & Quinta do Lago • Operates year round • Private experience Good to know — This private tour doesn’t include a guide.
Algarve
Algarve Art & Wine Experience
Quinta dos Vales is not just one of the best wineries in the region, it’s also a cultural centre and colourful outdoor sculpture park. On this visit, you’ll be given a fascinating overview of Portugal’s wine industry, which includes a tour of the cellars. You’ll learn about the different varieties of grapes that grow here, such as Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Aragonez and Viognier, and taste some of the highly regarded still and sparkling wines that are made from them. You’ll also discover some of the 100-plus sculptures that are dotted around the estate’s 44 hectares. Most of these are designed by owner Karl Heinz Stock and realised by local craftspeople in everything from fibreglass to Alentejo marble. Look out for the delightful and eye-catching “Dance of the Bears”, a project that brought together 26 painters and mosaic artists from around the world. • Duration: full day • Time: 9am to 6pm • Departs Monday to Saturday • Operates year round • Private experience Good to know — Transfers are not included. Participants must be over 18.
Algarve
Historical Algarve
• Duration: full day • Start time: 7.15am • Departures on Thursdays from Algarve resorts except Sagres & Quinta do Lago • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — Entrance fees and meals are not included.
Algarve
Traditional Villages of the Algarve
• Duration: full day • Time 7.15am • Departures on Monday from Algarve resorts except Sagres & Quinta do Lago • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — Entrance fees and meals are not included.
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When to visit
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Temperature and rainfall through the year.
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| Average temp | 13°C | 13°C | 15°C | 16°C | 19°C | 22°C | 24°C | 24°C | 22°C | 20°C | 16°C | 14°C |
| Average rainfall | 110mm | 60mm | 75mm | 125mm | 220mm | 175mm | 150mm | 175mm | 200mm | 195mm | 210mm | 215mm |
| Average price | £4,746pp | £4,992pp | £4,149pp | £4,222pp | £4,827pp | £4,835pp | £5,104pp | £5,176pp | £5,176pp | £5,129pp | £3,958pp | £3,958pp |
Excellent facilties for all of the family
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Save up to 25% when you book by 6th July
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Save up to 35% + complimentary meal upgrade
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Free half-board upgrade
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Stay 7 nights, pay for 6
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Save up to £200pp on honeymoons
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Complimentary spa treatment for two
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Free kids' places
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2 adults, 1 child
Duration
7 nights + travel
Departure airport & date
Sat 9 May 2026London Gatwick
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- Total flight time ~ 7 hrs
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?
British passport holders are issued a free 30-day visitor visa on arrival. You'll need a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a confirmed onward ticket and proof of your accommodation booking.
When is the best time to visit the Maldives?
November to April is the dry season, with the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas. May to October brings shorter rain showers, lower prices and better surf.
What currency is used in the Maldives, and do I need cash?
The local currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa, but resorts price and bill in US dollars and take major cards. Most guests never need cash — a small amount is handy for tipping.
Is the Maldives good for honeymoons outside peak season?
Yes. Off-peak brings noticeably lower rates and quieter islands, and rain tends to come in short bursts rather than all day. Many resorts add honeymoon extras during these months.
What activities are there for older kids and teens in the Maldives?
Most resorts run watersports centres with windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus PADI dive courses from around age ten. Snorkelling safaris, sandbank trips and night fishing all suit older children.
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