Reopening in February 2026, Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve Resort rises from the former Vidamar Resort Hotel Algarve with a renewed sense of character. You arrive beside the Salgados Nature Reserve, where dunes, lagoon, and Atlantic shoreline create a rare balance between wild landscape and refined comfort. With Salgados Golf Course just moments away, your days can begin on the fairway and end with the sea breeze on your terrace.
Across 250 rooms and suites, including family friendly and sea view options, you find space designed for calm. Six swimming pools, a full spa, gym, kids club, and dedicated event areas shape a complete escape. Dining becomes a journey in itself, with five restaurant concepts exploring Mediterranean, Italian, Asian, and traditional Portuguese flavours, always paired with a thoughtful selection of national wines.
Bookshelves woven into the design reflect the brand’s cultural identity, inviting you to slow down. Here, comfort, cuisine, and setting converge in a stay defined by authenticity and light.
- General
- Salgados extensive sandy beach (+/- 6 Km long); • Direct access to Salgados beach from the pools’ area through a purpose-built pathway over the dunes (+/- 150 m); • 1 Outdoor pool (60 meters long, oval shape); • 1 Children’s splash pool; • 1 Chill out outdoor pool with underwater lounges and benches; • Beach concession & beach snack-bar (+/- 500 m); • 4 Restaurants (Ocean Buffet, Koi Sushi, Mamma Mia Italian, “Sabor a Mar” local seafood); • 4 Bars (2 Lobby bars: “Nespresso Bar” & “Gin Bar”, the “Swim-up Bar”, one pool Snack-Bar: “Sunset Bar”); • SPA DEL MAR: pool with whirlpool features, sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi, 3 treatment and massage rooms and gymnasium; • Aquatica Kids World (from 3 to 11 years old; seasonal opening); • Seasonal entertainment programme for adults & children; • Extensive palm gardens and recreation areas;
- Activities
- Outdoor fitness venue for Body & Mind exercise classes; • Wireless broadband internet connection; • Underground and outdoor car parking.
- Services
- The SPA del Mar provides you with treatments and relaxing programs conceived with your well-being in mind. The SPA features 3 rooms for treatments, indoor pool with water circuit, sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi. The Mar relaxation programme is located in an area of the palms gardens. Classes include Yoga, Tai Shi and Meditation. AROUND THE HOTEL / RESORT • Beach water sports such as Sailing & Windsurf, water skiing & parasailing • Shopping Centre (± 15 min. drive); • Horseback riding; • Sports fishing from Albufeira marina (± 10 min. drive) or Portimão marina (± 30 min. drive); • Boat trips & Catamaran from Albufeira marina (± 10 min. drive);
- Internet
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge
- Guest Parking
- Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) Fees may apply
