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Algarve’s new A-list holiday retreat is something to write home about

12th May 2026 By David Pike

A new luxury retreat celebrating Portugal’s rich literary and wine heritage has arrived in the Algarve. 

Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve Resort, the latest opening from Portuguese hotel group PBH, is set within the protected landscapes of Reserva Natural dos Salgados, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

After establishing itself in Porto and Lisbon, the Wine & Books concept, designed to showcase Portuguese culture through a unique hospitality experience, represents an investment of €12 million in the brand adaptation project.

The five-star resort is 5 miles from the resort town of Armação de Pêra and features 250 rooms and suites across six categories, including spacious suites and connecting pool-view rooms designed for families and groups.

Set within landscaped grounds featuring hundreds of palm trees overlooking the beach, the resort offers four outdoor pools, two indoor pools, a gym, spa and kids’ club, alongside dedicated event spaces – positioning the property as a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in the Algarve.

“The Wine & Books Hotels signature aims to convey what Portugal is and what it means to be Portuguese, through literature, gastronomy and national wines,” says Carlos Saraiva, Chairman of PBH. 

Portuguese culinary heritage is at the heart of the new development. 

A highlight is Balcão da Tasca da Memória – bringing back classic recipes from the past and reinterpreting them for the 21st century. 

The interior architecture and decoration project was led by architect Joana Saraiva, Board Member of PBH, in a concept inspired by nature and designed to harmonize with the surrounding landscape.

For more information visit
www.winebookshotels.com/en/algarve/

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