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The Algarve region in southern Portugal is the perfect place to visit all year round. With warm temperatures even during the winter months, there are some great fitness activities you can enjoy in the sunshine, and end your days in some relaxation time and pampering.
Spanning from the beaches on the Atlantic coast towards the more inland Portuguese towns and luscious green hills, there is some fantastic hiking on offer or for beautiful coastal walks, head to the unspoilt and breath-taking west coast where the only thing you might stumble upon is a surfer.
The area is also home to some very well-known golf courses and is one of Europe's premier golf destinations with over thirty 18 hole golf courses to choose from.
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Enjoy a 5 night fitness booster on the coast staying at 5 star Pine Cliffs, and return home in better shape and motivated to remain so. More |
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Combine yoga with spa treatments and luxury accommodation at Epic Sana on the beautiful Algarve coast. More |
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From £785 per person | |
Great value hotel in Portugal's Algarve region with a warm year-round climate. More |
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A great year-round destination for personal training plus group fitness classes in Portugal's beautiful Algarve. More |
From £2,055 per person | |
The perfect way to blow away the cobwebs and get your mind, body and soul back in to blissful balance. More |
From £1,949 per person | |
The Sayanna Epic Bootcamp will get you in to shape and, importantly, motivate you to stay fit when you return home. More |
From £1,870 per person | |
Cleansing your body is the first step to improving your health, increasing vitality, and restoring body and mind balance. More |
From £2,935 per person | |
A great combination of a healthy diet and nutrition advice, plus lots of workouts, for the ultimate body reshape programme. More |
From £1,665 per person | |
Reducing stress is vital for your overall health, as it can improve your mood, boost immune function, promote longevity and allow you to be more productive. More |
From £2,780 per person | |
Designed to get you back on track, lose weight and kick-start a sustainable and healthy weight loss process. More |
From £2,004 per person | |
Perfect for those looking for an intense week of training on Portugal's beautiful Algarve coast in 5* hotel. More |
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Cleanses your body and boosts your immune system defences, increases vitality and it is the first step to improving your overall health. More |
From £1,489 per person | |
Combine yoga classes with spa treatments and luxury accommodation on Portugal's beautiful Algarve coast. More |
Weather and when to go
With a warm and sunny climate the Summers are hot and the Winters mild. During July and August the temperature can rise to over 45°C, however the average temperature over the high season between June and September is a more moderate 27°C. During the Spring and Autumn the crowds have mostly dispersed however the weather is still warm around 16°C. November to March tends to see quite a lot of rain.
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longevity at vilalara thalassa resortalgarve, portugal 5 nights from £620 The experts at Longevity have found a beautiful new beach-side home at Vilalara Thalassa Resort for their highly regarded wellness programmes. view |
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pine cliffsalgarve, portugal 7 nights from £625 Pine Cliffs is located in the most southern region of Portugal, the Algarve, famous for its almost constant sunshine and long sandy beaches. Perfect for families. view |
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martinhal beach resortalgarve, portugal 7 nights from £725 The recently opened Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel has ambitions to be recognised as the finest luxury family resort in Europe. view |
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cascade resortalgarve, portugal 7 nights from £725 Enjoying a gorgeous cliff-top location on the beautiful Algarve coast, Cascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort is an excellent 5 star hotel offering luxury accommodation and a selection of health and fitness programmes. view |
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monchique resort and spaalgarve, portugal 7 nights from £750 Nestled amongst peaceful rolling hills, Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa is a great value option for a health and fitness holiday - or to simply kick back and relax in the sunshine and enjoy an extensive array of spa treatments - away from the touristy part of the Algarve. view |
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vila vita parcalgarve, portugal 7 nights from £925 Set in over 50 acres of wonderful, mature sub-tropical gardens, this 5 star family resort over-looks a dramatic rocky coastline and benefits from one of the most secluded private beaches in Portugal. view |
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longevity vilamouraalgarve, portugal 7 nights from £965 Longevity Cegonha Country Club is set to be a fabulous new addition to the Spa and Wellness offerings on Portugal's beautiful Algarve coast. view |
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anantara vilamouraalgarve, portugal 7 nights from £969 The first Anantara hotel in Europe, this luxury Algarve resort will open in April 2017 and promises a very special holiday experience with Asian-influences throughout from the culinary experiences to the tuks-tuks to take you to the sandy beach. view |
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casa carvalhoalgarve, portugal 7 Night Villa Rental From £1,025 A charming and comfortable villa set in sheltered gardens, Casa Carvalho is just a short walk from Praia do Carvalho; one of the Algarve’s many stunning sandy beaches. view |
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sandy bay cottagealgarve, portugal 7 nights villa rental from £1,359 With painted roof rafters, cool tiled floors, and gorgeous coastal views, there’s a real ‘beach house’ feel to this airy little 4 bedroom cottage. view |
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casa algodaoalgarve, portugal 7 nights villa rental from £1,432 With views down to the bay, 3 bedroom Casa Algodao is a sweet villa, perfect for a relaxing holiday. And just 1km from the beach, shops and restaurants of Praia da Luz. view |
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vista bonitaalgarve, portugal 7 Night Villa Rental From £2,430 A lovely house for a large family, this luxury villa in the Algarve is an easy drive from beaches and golf courses, and has its own games room, tennis court, swimming pool and separate splash pool. view |
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casa da filipaalgarve, portugal 7 nights villa rental from £4,320 Set right above and with direct access to a wide sandy beach, this large 9 bedroom villa was purpose built for entertaining – by a member of the Portuguese royal family. A great place for a large house party for a group of friends or two or more families sharing. view |
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villa o pomaralgarve, portugal 7 nights villa rental from £5,320 Spacious, high quality 6 bedroom villa surrounded by forty acres of fruit trees with a private tennis court, and enjoying far reaching views. Perfect for two families sharing or a large group of friends. view |
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villa balbinaalgarve, portugal 7 nights villa rental from £6,695 Sitting just above a glorious semi-private sandy beach, 5 bedroom Villa Balbina provides luxury accomodation, great entertaining space and lots of facilities to keep all ages happy. view |