Part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, Pine Cliffs is situated above Falésia Beach, accessible via a lift and a walkway across the cliffs. The resort covers 72 hectares and comprises a mix of hotel rooms, residences and villas. The interiors reflect traditional Algarve style, with tiled floors and tiled detailing. Dining is spread across a wide range of restaurants and bars, with options including Japanese cuisine and seafood, and there is a nine-hole golf course overlooking the ocean. Around 35 minutes from Faro Airport.

Lovers of fine dining are being offered a rare chance to get closer to some of Portugal’s top chefs with the return of Chef’s Table at Pine Cliffs Resort, in Albufeira, this spring. The exclusive dinner series brings together three Michelin-starred chefs for intimate dining experiences at the resort’s MIMO restaurant.

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