Set amongst lush landscaped gardens
The golf village of Balaia is situated just 30 minutes from Faro, and this beautifully maintained development offers something for everyone. Located just 4km from the bustling resort of Albufeira, yet in a rural setting of pine, almond and cork trees, Balaia offers a wide range of white-washed bougainvillea-covered apartments, set amongst lush landscaped gardens, and served by an extensive range of sporting facilities.

Extensive golfing facilities
Balaia Village offers facilities for everyone - with no less than 6 swimming pools, 4 tennis courts and a Health Club. In addition to its’ very own award-winning 9-hole golf course, Balaia is home to a driving range, putting green and a Golf Academy offering professional tuition. Facilities also include a restaurant and bar on site, and a nearby supermarket provides all the necessary staples. The stretch of coastline by Balaia is home to a series of beautiful beaches; all backed by the colourful sandstone cliffs of the Algarve, and two Blue Flag beaches just minutes away. Praia da Maria Luisa is a small uncrowded beach, with plenty of rock pools to keep children amused, whilst the beach at Santa Eulalia is busier, and boasts a windsurfing school, two excellent restaurants, one right on the beach and the other overlooking the sea, as well as one of the best clubs on the Algarve, ‘Locomia’.

Something for everyone
Located between Albufeira and Vilamoura, Balaia is ideally placed to enjoy all that the Algarve has to offer, from its’ wonderful sandy beaches, to the great nightlife and championship golf courses. The lively ‘strip’ of Albufeira is close by and the place for nightlife with its’ tourist bars and clubs, and both the more traditional Old Town and the family-friendly Olhos d’Agua also offers some good authentic Portuguese restaurants. Whilst staying in Balaia, other activities to enjoy, in addition to golf and tennis, include horse-riding, clay-pigeon shooting, go-karting, diving, boat trips and deep-sea fishing.

All-inclusive holidays to Balaia
Why all-inclusive? It offers you the best accommodation, food and mix of activities at a price that suits you. Thus enabling you to keep in control of your budget in advance of your arrival and allowing you the peace of mind that whatever you spend is up to you. Your accommodation in Balaia will usually be of a 3 Star standard, providing you with a clean and spacious apartment. Swimming pool access is guaranteed and you won’t need to worry about finding food locally as two meals a day will be included. Having said that, it is certainly worth checking out the local produce as restaurants in the area are notorious for their excellent seafood.

Weather in Balaia
The weather in Balaia will be perfect if you want to sunbathe on one of Algarve’s longest and loveliest beaches. In fact, with over 3000 hours of sunshine per year you are pretty much guaranteed uninterrupted warm weather all year round. Widely known as one of the sunniest destinations in Europe, temperatures in Balaia can regularly reach over the 30C during the hottest summer months. The winter weather in Balaia is still warm at around 17C making the perfect sunshine winter break destination.