Bravoclub Vila do Farol Hotel ****

Situated on a sandy beach 1 km along the coast from Santa Maria, this all-inclusive hotel offers excellent facilities for both adults and children.

The Vila do Farol has a unique design created to look like the ship from the exterior and is a very attractive hotel inside. The huge swimming pool complex is the focal point of this lively hotel where quiet areas can be hard to find due to so many organised games and daytime activities. The Vila do Farol is a great choice for families as there are plenty of outdoor activities for the children.

Guest rooms are equipped to a good standard with facilities you would expect in a hotel of this grading, such as satellite TV, minibar and air-conditioning and are situated in single storey bungalows scattered around the spacious well-tended gardens.

Directly behind the hotel the glorious white sandy beach stretches for over a kilometre in each direction. The main restaurant offers an extensive menu including many Italian dishes, a reflection of the owner's country of origin while the beachside restaurant offers more of a snack selection including grills, pizzas, pasta and salads. The hotel also has a few shops, a games room and a bar/disco.

Opinion

A well-established lively resort hotel and is a great choice for families and couples who are looking for an activity based holiday. A favourite with Italian tourists.