The five-star Monchique Resort & Spa is a chic, relaxed oasis of calm. Just an hour from Faro airport and just 15 minutes from the nearest beaches on the Algarve shoreline, you have the best of both worlds: an exclusive resort away from the masses yet near enough to everything you’ll ever want. This luxurious resort has a choice of four restaurants including the award-winning Mon Chic fine-dining restaurant, several bars, two outdoor pools, luxury sensorial spa with 10 different experiences, a kid’s club and an indoor wellness centre including a pool, Jacuzzi and sauna. The 190 sumptuous bedrooms are elegantly designed and offer a bedroom, separate living area, two bathrooms and a balcony or terrace with stunning views over the mountains and coastline. This is a new addition to the Algarve’s selection of fine hotels, but because of the value, it is quickly becoming a firm favourite of ours.