It’s a picture perfect setting and a kaleidoscope of color: clear blue skies, green vegetation and sandy white beaches beckoning to you. Except it’s not only a picture, it’s Algarve in Portugal and there’s plenty to do and see, especially if the outdoors is your thing.

Located two and a half hours south of Lisbon it’s every big dreamer’s reality. You can keep yourself busy with a number of outdoor interests like yachting, deep sea fishing, diving and sight-seeing into the nearby town of Porches. There are golf courses and the awe-inspiring scenery of the Iberian coast that takes your breath away and leaves you in a day dream.

With a choice of 167 rooms you are guaranteed to find a couple worthy of your presence. The room configurations range from double deluxe to apartments in the village set up- ideal for those who just can’t drag themselves away. The softs are comfortable and inviting and the rooms are spacious and elegantly appointed with luxuries to serve your every desire.

When it comes to dining you are also spoilt for choice as there are eight different restaurants to choose from. So, it’s clearly somewhere you’ll want to hang out for a while to get the full experience.

Chill out at the pool or stroll around in the well-kept gardens for a sample of fresh air and soul food.

The Piezetta is a garden style restaurant punctuated with water fountains and an al fresco ambience. Portuguese cuisine is on offer at a number of different outdoor dining locations, whether you’re looking for romance and privacy or a chance to interact. There’s also peaceful pampering served up at the spa. And, of course, with all that eating there’s also fitness facilities to take your breath away and keep your heart rate going, if water sports aren’t your thing.