Set on the renowned Santa Eulália beach in Albufeira, Portugal, the new five-star Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel Spa is the first of Group Hoteis Real’s luxury properties. Enjoying a unique and privileged position on the Algarve coastline, the hotel greets guests with large green areas and landscaped gardens designed to create a stunning visual impact and resort-type ambience.

There are 189 deluxe rooms, including 27 suites, two Grande Real suites and 155 deluxe resort suites. Direct access to Santa Eulália beach means guests can enjoy all the amenities, such as restaurants, bars and nightlife. An outstanding 1,200sqm spa features a thalassotherapy heated indoor swimming pool and a beauty centre with several treatment rooms. Other key attractions include four heated outdoor swimming pools, two tennis courts, and a children’s club.

• Faro International Airport is 40 mins (40 kms) from the hotel by car.