White Shell Beach Villas, Porches (Algarve)
Overview
The 4-star White Shell Beach Villas Porches hotel, situated about 5 minutes' walk from Trilhos do Algarve, offers an outdoor pool as well as a fitness studio. Located in proximity to Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha, this smoke-free resort offers 55 rooms along with a traditional Hammam, a hot tub, and a wellness facility onsite.
Location
The hotel offers a central location 450m from Praia do Barranquinho. The Cova Redonda Beach is in the vicinity of the environmentally friendly White Shell and Portimao airport is 25 km away.
The accommodation is 4.9 km from Alfanzina Lighthouse.
Rooms
The rooms comprise a balcony and a kitchen complete with an iron and an air conditioner, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a sofa set and a writing table, and also feature coffee and tea making equipment. Bathrooms include a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with comforts such as towels and slippers.
Eat & Drink
Dinner is served in the onsite restaurant White Shell. The lounge bar offers a variety of refreshing drinks. There is a pizzeria serving Italian food just 8 minutes' walk away.
Leisure & Business
Guests can also benefit from a tennis court, along with a hammam spa and a spa salon provided at this Porches hotel.
Licence number: 9802
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Playpen
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Turkish bath
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Recommended for:
Wine TastingSavor the taste of Algarve's finest wines with a private wine tasting session organized by the hotel.
Cooking ClassesLearn the art of preparing Portuguese delicacies such as seafood cataplana or bacalhau in a personalized cooking class led by a local chef.
Foraging TourEmbark on a guided foraging tour around the hotel's surrounding gardens to discover edible herbs and fruits used in traditional Portuguese cuisine.
Bird WatchingExplore the nearby lagoons and Ria Formosa Natural Park for a chance to spot rare bird species such as flamingos, avocets, and spoonbills.
Beach YogaStart your day with a rejuvenating yoga session on the pristine beach, as the sound of waves provide a calming backdrop.
Stand-Up PaddleboardingDiscover the scenic coastline of Porches and its sea caves from a unique perspective: on a stand-up paddleboard provided by the hotel.
- Cocktail Making
- Sunset Cruise
- Snorkeling
- Painting Classes
- Horseback Riding
- Surf Lessons
- Tuk-Tuk Tours
- Outdoor Movie Nights
Licence number: 9802
Location
* Situated in the picturesque town of Porches, the area is proximate to Praia da Senhora da Rocha, Fort of Santa Catarina, and Porches Pottery. * The neighborhood offers access to the Porches Craft Fair, Church of Our Lady of the Rock, dining options featuring traditional Portuguese cuisine. * Igreja Matriz de Porches, Museu do Traje de Viana do Castelo, suitable for culture enthusiasts and those seeking an authentic Portuguese experience.
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