Foz Club - Algarve

Such a wonderful place to stay! The rooms are in a spacious property set on the edge of a nature reserve. It offers a peaceful retreat with access to a stunning little private beach. We visited in March, and while the ground was a bit slippery, the walk down was absolutely worth it. A short ten-minute stroll through a beautiful park leads to breathtaking coastal views, wonderful beaches to explore and a handful of restaurants. There is a small fridge in the room for a few supplies, which you will need to buy beforehand. Ali offers breakfast, but we self catered, and the nearest store is about 5 mins by car. The location feels truly special. The accommodation itself is lovely with plenty to enjoy. There is a gym, a pool, tennis courts, and a games room. Everything you could need for a fantastic stay. Everyone here is so welcoming. Ali, the owner, is incredibly friendly and helpful, as is the entire team. This place is a real hidden gem. A pearl in an oyster along this beautiful coastline.

We stayed here during a 3 week trip to Spain and Portugal. After intense touring and sightseeing in Mardid, Barcelona and Granada, we were ready for a bit of relaxation and this hotel was the perfect place to just sit back and enjoy the view. We had a very nice room of which the best part was the balcony where we had breakfast every day. We were directly above the tennis court and had stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean to the south and to the west we could look across the water to see the town of Lagos Portugal. Just getting to the hotel was a study in ever more relaxing settings. Pulling off of the main road you encounter a small unpaved road, a short distance on the small road and you turn off onto and even smaller unpaved road which leads you to the hotel itself. In a sense, driving down these small roads is driving away from cares and worries into a secluded paradise. On a practical note, the hotel is on a point of land overlooking the ocean. It is filled with artwork, has a small pool, tennis court and access to one of the small secluded beaches that the Algarve is known for. It also affords access to trails along the bluffs witch wend their way through the amazing rock formations for which the Algarve is known.

The location is unmatched and the owner/host was extremely welcoming and genuine. We felt right at home. The private beach access was one of a kind & there are several scenic viewpoints within walking distance of the hotel. The property is massive with endless seating options. Absolutely fell in love with this little gem, looking forward to returning to the Algarve!

You’ll find Foz Club down a pretty beaten up road which, if you’re in a taxi, the driver will gripe about. This goes for any taxi you get while staying here! But when you get there, you’ll get a genuinely warm greeting that you can’t help but be charmed by. If you don’t have a car, factor in taxis back from town, but you can walk there in about 40 mins via the cliff top, beach and boardwalk. The host is very laid back and welcoming which is lovely. I’d recommend Foz Club but would say go ready to embrace something a little eclectic. It’s not run of the mill, but that’s what makes it special.