On Portugal’s famed Algarve, the sun shines for over 300 days a year on Victoria Golf Resort and Spa, Managed by Accor. A luxurious hotel, relaxing in extensive grounds, that has been managed by Accor for the past year. 

Less than 12 miles east of Faro’s international airport, an easy taxi ride carries guests through a golfscape of verdant green fairways, colourfully dotted with bougainvillea and oleander, to the grand fountains playing in front of the resort. 

This is not just a place for golfers and spa lovers; the resort’s Kids Club attracts families too. Spread over several acres, couples can always find a secluded spot on a day bed or shaded sofa. 

Surrounded by half a dozen golf courses, within an effortless ten-minutes transfer, the resort is perhaps Europe’s ultimate Mecca for golfers. 

The welcome

As our taxi sweeps into the grand entrance of the Victoria Golf Resort and Spa, two porters, dressed in a cream shirt and white slacks as if they are about to head for the first tee, load our luggage onto a trolley; before we’ve even left the car. 

Sat in comfortable armchairs at reception, just a few details and signatures are required, before a porter delivers us and our luggage to our suite, introducing us to essential air-conditioning and a fridge for chilled water. 

The room

Dressed in light wooden textures and tones, contrasting with traditional Portuguese dark word furniture, the one-bedroom suite is exceptionally spacious.

Beyond two doors, a separate lounge, with a sofa-bed, also has a dining table for room service. Perhaps a “Golfer’s breakfast”…

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