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Highlights

Arco da Rua Augusta, onde fica o Hotel Pestana Rua Augusta

Pestana Rua Augusta Lisboa, Baixa’s triumphal hotel

Inaugurated in the summer of 2023, this is an elegant and comfortable hotel that also offers the right measure of fun and relaxation.

restaurante-pestana-amsterdam-riverside

Pestana Amsterdam Riverside. Ambitious in the Netherlands

From adversity comes something grand. In 2018, the Amsterdam Riverside became the first international hotel in Pestana’s Collection brand, but not before an acid test in one of Europe’s top tourist destinations.

Vista aerea da esplanada de uma Pousada de Portugal

Winter road trip in Northern Portugal: from historic Pousadas to Gerês with the family

Off the beaten track and away from the crowds, it’s time to hit the road and discover a new Portugal.

Algarve

Golf course at a Pestana Hotel Group hotel.

Lifestyle Pestana’s golf courses, from Algarve to Sintra: a guide to choosing yours

Rocky beach in the Alentejo with golden sand.

Hotels and Pousadas The best beaches from Algarve to the Alentejo coast: the guide to choosing yours

Lifestyle The best beaches for surfing in Portugal

Penhasco rochoso numa praia da Arrábida

Lifestyle Secret beaches to avoid the crowds in Portugal

White castle overlooking a lush valley at sunset

Pousadas de Portugal Pousadas de Portugal: the guide to choosing yours, from castles to convents

Family gathered around the table during breakfast in a hotel restaurant, with bread, juice and other food served.

Hotels and Pousadas Family holidays in the Algarve: an honest comparison between Pestana Alvor South Beach, Pestana Dom João II and Pestana Carvoeiro

Hotels and Pousadas Destinations for marine life enthusiasts

Wide view of a hotel surrounded by trees and palm trees, with a golf green and flag in the foreground beneath a blue sky with clouds.

Lifestyle Golf in the Algarve: legends are coming to Vilamoura in 2026, and where to play with Pestana

Família de férias no verão

Hotels and Pousadas Summer destinations: beach, city or history? Discover the perfect scenario for your holidays

Varanda no Pestana Alvor Beach Villas

Hotels and Pousadas The best houses and villas for group holidays in Portugal

Wooden staircase leading down to a secluded Algarve beach surrounded by golden limestone cliffs and turquoise water.

Pestana Hotels Why the Algarve is Europe’s best summer destination (and how to do it right)

Exterior do Palácio Estoi

Hotels and Pousadas Portugal in bloom: some of the most beautiful parks and gardens to visit this spring

Guest in a bathrobe enjoying breakfast in bed in a modern hotel room.

Hotels and Pousadas Mother’s Day 2026: the best spa hotels in Portugal for a little getaway for two

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Travel Tips for the Algarve

Check out our tips for the best experience.

Best time to visit

Summer means beaches and warm water, but spring and fall offer good weather with fewer crowds and more affordable prices.
Must-See

The cliffs and beaches of Lagos, Albufeira, Vilamoura, Tavira, and Ria Formosa, as well as golf courses and small fishing villages.
Where to Stay

The Pestana Hotel Group has several hotels and resorts in the Algarve, from Alvor to Vilamoura, ideal for family vacations, golfers, or romantic getaways for two.