Wine and Books by the Sea Algarve Resort - Algarve

Overview

Other facilities

The resort has four outdoor pools – including a huge 70-metre pool, next to a children’s pool, surrounded by a vast sun deck, and another located amongst the palm trees. Pool towels are available with a deposit, so you can free up space in your suitcase. Salgados Beach is accessible through a pathway over the sand dunes, providing extra opportunity to unwind under the sun. To take your relaxation one step further, visit the sleek Library Spa where the Water Circuit includes a whirlpool, sauna, steam bath, ice fountain, Turkish bath, cold bucket showers and a relaxation area. Spa options include massages, body treatments and wraps, facials, manicures and pedicures. It’s also home to an indoor pool (swimming caps are required). There’s a fitness centre too, open 24-hours a day and fully equipped.

Adults seeking an escape can join the MarClub (14+), overlooking the beach, with sunset views. It has an outdoor heated pool (pool towels provided), massage area and bar service for food and drinks. Hire of a Bali bed or sun lounger is mandatory at the club – prices are per person, per day and vary depending on location. The price includes a welcome tray with fresh fruit and water. Bali beds and sun loungers can be reserved throughout your stay – reservations with customer services are required and are subject to availability. The MarClub is open from 10:00 till 19:00, June to September (subject to change).

Additional family friendly facilities include the Kids' Club (open seasonally, subject to reservation and availability, maximum four hours daily), where children aged 4 to 11 can enjoy supervised activities, a reading area and a game room with arcade machines. Please note some activities come at an extra cost, this will be indicated in the weekly programme. There’s even a spa area offering children’s manicures and pedicures. A nursery is also available for children from six months to three years old (for an additional charge). 

Dining information

The resort’s main dining venue, Moby Dick, serves breakfast and dinner. In the mornings, choose from a varied buffet, as well as hot eggs, omelettes and pancakes cooked to order. In the evenings, themed menus combine Portuguese flavours with international favourites. During the day, tuck into relaxed poolside eats at Coco's restaurant – ask the waiters for the chargrilled meat or fish of the day. You'll find this la carte spot open seasonally, serving up Portuguese International specialities grilled to perfection. Open for dinner, Primadonna serves Italian-inspired cuisine on an outdoor terrace. Boasting a brilliant bruschetta bar and a wood-fired pizza oven, you can enjoy a choice of freshly baked pizzas and pasta dishes – some featuring local Portuguese cheeses. A kids’ menu is also available. Head on over to AJI Asian Restaurant for a bold menu showcasing South East Asian eats, a la carte. There's even a sushi bar serving the freshest rolls. This haunt is open Tuesday to Saturday. Plus, Balcao da Tasca da Memoria is your go-to for bold Portuguese flavours (opening summer 2026).

Three bars include the chic Piano Bar, the breezy MarClub Bar and the poolside Tiki Bar – a swim-up spot serving cocktails and light bites.

Please note, some bars and restaurants are open seasonally and may not operate at the same time. Balcao da Tasca da Memoria will open in summer 2026.

The half board package includes breakfast and dinner in the Moby Dick restaurant. During low occupancy periods, the half board buffet dinner may be replaced with a three-course menu in any of the designated restaurants. Drinks are not included.