Conrad Algarve €€€€€

Named the World’s Leading New Resort at the 2012 World Travel Awards just three months after opening, the Conrad Algarve has raised the bar for luxury resorts in the region. Located in Quinta do Lago, the hotel features 154 rooms and suites, two restaurants, various bars and an appealing spa offering a wide range of holistic treatments. All rooms are spacious (at least 38sqm) and include balconies or terraces, as well as a separate bath and shower. With architecture inspired by an 18th-century Portuguese palace, the resort’s service is truly 5-star.

Tel: 289 350 700 www.conradalgarve.com