Located in Porches, Algarve, this spa resort features panoramic Atlantic Ocean views and has direct beach access. It also has a restaurant, outdoor and indoor pools and a gym. The hotel’s luxurious spa offers massage services, a Turkish hammam and a hot tub. The swimming pools are surrounded by an exotic garden with palm trees. The gardens have direct access to the beach. The rooms at the Pestana Viking Beach & Golf Resort have a balcony, satellite TV and a kitchenette. Some rooms offer garden views or uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean. In the evenings guests can choose from the resort’s Valhalla restaurant and the Pool Bistro, which serves light meals, from June to September.

This upmarket holiday complex overlooks the sandy bay of Senhora de Rocha and the beach is about 150 m away. A hotel bus service runs guests the 2.5 kilometres to the centre where many different shopping and entertainment venues are located.