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Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel Situated in a stunning position overlooking Martinhal Beach and set within a protected natural park, Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel is a 5 star family beach resort that is located close to the historic town of Sagres, in the unspoilt Western Algarve. Martinhal lies near the historic town of Sagres and Europe’s most south-westerly point: Cape St Vincent, otherwise called “Fim do mundo” (the end of the world). There is a wide selection of spacious family houses, or the five star hotel itself has 37 rooms, including two duplex Beach Suites, which all have private balconies or terraces that afford impressive ocean views. The essence of the resort is one of affordable, understated luxury and genuine hospitality that offers a stylish contemporary alternative to the more traditional European beach resorts. There’s an exhilarating choice of activities to take part in at Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, from a leisurely swim in one of the pools, to a thrilling scuba-dive expedition. Take a leisurely cycle, or grab a mountain bike for a more adrenaline filled ride. The high-spirited can go climbing, or go parasailing, but a more down to earth option is to hike one of the many coastal paths that take in dramatic cliff-top views. And a holiday in the Algarve wouldn’t be the same without teeing off on one of the many superb golf courses that the region is famous for. The Western Algarve always proves popular, boasting top quality golf courses like Penina, Boavista, Parque de Floresta, CS Morgado and Palmares. Children are catered for here as well, if not better than the adults, with over 37,000 sqft of play areas, creches, kids clubs and sports academies where surfing, windsurfing, tennis and football or all taught. Furthermore there is the Blue Room a self-contained games room where teenagers can absorb themselves in the latest video games or team up and indulge in more trad