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Club Med’s Newly Renovated Resort Da Balaia

Following an extensive renovation, the Club Med Resort of Da Balaia, set on Portugal’s Algarve coast has reopened as a four-trident Club Med destination. Set on a 21-hectare site, overlooking the ocean, interior designer Didier Gomez has redesigned the Resort to maximise guests’ comfort and relaxation. The €10m refurbishment means that the Resort now boasts a newly designed art-deco style restaurant, five new luxury family suites, 188 refurbished rooms and spacious public areas which are themed around tranquillity and relaxation.

Club Med Da Balaia also offers a luxury spa which offers a range of Eastern and Western inspired wellbeing packages. The spa boasts 8 treatment rooms, a duo treatment room offering relaxing treatments for couples, as well as a Turkish bath. Signature Club Med treatments including the Marine Beauty package and the Prettiest Mum five-day package which includes 12 relaxing and restorative treatments, are on offer at the spa.

The developments at Club Med Da Balaia are part of a global renovation programme which is being rolled out across the portfolio of Club Med properties worldwide, offering a more exclusive, more inclusive holiday. Combining understated luxury, home-from-home comforts and the best in away-from-home hospitality, these Resorts feature in some of the most distinct and colourful destinations in the world.

The refurbishment at Da Balaia includes:

Newly resigned – Art Deco style restaurant with views of the ocean

With its large bay windows and three new terraces that look out over the ocean, this Art Deco style restaurant allows guests to enjoy spectacular views whilst dining. The space has been completely redesigned to create a variety of ambiences, whether a romantic dinner for two or a fun-filled occasion with family and friends, the restaurant caters for all needs.

Newly refurbished rooms and new suites – ideal for families

Renowned Portuguese architect Francisco de Conceicao Silva has created five new luxury suites at Da Balaia which are ideal for families and groups of friends. Additionally, the Resort offers 188 redesigned rooms in the Tour and Pyramid areas of the Resort. These comfortable rooms have been refurbished in keeping with their original architecture. Families also continue to be well catered for with the golf area offering a total of 54 interconnecting rooms. Club Med Da Balaia offers parents extensive children’s facilities including Baby Club Med® for children from ages 4 to 23 months and Petit Club Med® for youngsters aged 2 and 3.

Spa dedicated to rest and relaxation

Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul at the Club Med Spa. This superbly decorated spa provides exquisite treatments which take place in comfortable and spacious treatment room and offers a Turkish bath, steam room and duo massage room for guests to unwind and relax.

New poolside dance floor

As well as unwinding there is plenty of fun to be had at Da Balaia, including a new dance floor by the swimming pool. Guests can enjoy their evenings to the full whilst relaxing in the new lounge area by the swimming pool bar.

For golf-loving guests the Resort offers everything they could wish for, including admission to more than 20 golf courses and a host of freely accessible facilities to help you sharpen your game. The Club Med golfing package includes use of the driving range, putting green and practice bunker, not to mention group courses for beginners and more advanced players. All lessons are provided by professional instructors and qualified GOs. To keep your budget in check, why not make use of our green fee packages, which allow you to pre-book three green fees at a range of courses including the Oceanico Vilamoura Laguna, Villamoura Old Course, Pinhal and the Millennium? And that’s not all - you can also brush up your game in record time with our special three- and five-day courses for ages 12 and over.

Laurent de Chorivit, Managing Director Club Med UK, said:

“We are delighted with the re-opening of Club Med Da Balaia and look forward to welcoming families and couples back to the Resort. We expect the Resort to maintain its popularity with families as well as attract couples looking for a luxury Resort which offers excellent wellbeing, sports and leisure facilities”.

source: ftnnews.com

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