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At a glance
Exterior and pool
Key features
With fantastic ocean views, this amazing Holiday Village is set in the sun-soaked Algarve, the perfect place to enjoy relaxation and fun-filled family times. Formerly the popular Club Alto da Colina, this Village is home to one of the Algarve's biggest pools, First Choice Kids' Clubs and entertainment for everyone, offering a world of excitement for a brilliant family holiday.
Key facts
| Airport transfer: | approx 1hr 20mins |
|---|---|
| Distance to beach: | 900m |
| Sleeps up to: | 6 people |
Customer rating
- Accommodation: 99%
- Swimming pools: 98%
- Leisure facilities: 95%
- Kids club: 96%
Features
- Air conditioning
- Indoor Pool
- Watersports
- Modern
For families
- Kids Club
- Wavelength
- Soccer Academy
- Swim Kids
- Stage Academy
All inclusive
Exterior and pool
All inclusive
Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner, including kids' evening buffet and one visit per week to the a la carte restaurant. Snacks and ice cream available (10am - 6pm).Drink: Unlimited locally produced alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, tea and coffee (10am - midnight).
Key
Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally
Rooms
Self Catering
One bedroom apartments sleep up to 4 adults (3rd and 4th beds are camp beds) and have bathroom with private facilities, kitchenette with 4 cooking rings, fridge, electric kettle, toaster, mircowave, satellite TV**, telephone, air conditioning, hairdryer, safe* and balcony.
Two bedroom apartments sleep up to 6 (5th and 6th beds are camp beds) and have seaview. Facilities are as one bedroom apartments with an additional bedroom.
Cots are also available.
Maid service with towel change six times per week, linen changed twice per week.
Half Board
(Nov - Apr only) One bedroom apartments sleep up to 4 adults (3rd and 4th beds are camp beds) and have bath, shower, WC, kitchenette with 4 cooking rings, fridge, electric kettle, toaster, microwave, satellite TV**, telephone, air conditioning, hairdryer, safety deposit box* and balcony.
Cots are also available.
One bedroom apartments with a sea view are available at a supplement.
Maid service with towel change six times per week, linen changed twice per week.
All Inclusive
One bedroom apartments sleep up to 4 adults (3rd and 4th beds are camp beds) and have bathroom with private facilities, kitchenette with 4 cooking rings, fridge, electric kettle, toaster, mircowave, satellite TV**, telephone, air conditioning, hairdryer, safe* and balcony and seaview.
Standard rooms sleep up to 2 adults and 1 child (3rd bed is a camp bed) and have bathroom with private facilities, hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone, air conditioning and balcony or terrace
Family rooms with Kids Den sleep up to 2 adults and 2 children with twin beds in the bedroom, twin beds in the lounge area and a kitchenette.
One bedroom apartments with corner seaview, Standard rooms with partial seaview and Interconnecting rooms are available at a supplement.
Child Prices
2 - 12 years inclusive (All Inclusive),
2 - 16 years inclusive (Self Catering).
3rd child prices may be available in larger room types.
Other Facilities
3 outdoor Swimming pools, Heated Indoor pool (with children's paddling pool), Sunbeds, Parasols, Towels provided (deposit required), Buffet restaurant, 2 á la carte restaurants, Children's menu, Theme evenings (May to Oct only), 2 Bars, Mini-market, 24 hour Reception, Luggage store, Currency exchange facility, Internet facilities*, Iron*, Courtesy bus available, Coin operated Laundry service, 33,000m2 of Gardens, Car parking available.
Building
Official Rating: 4 Star
Rooms: 132
Blocks: 1
Floors: 5
Lifts: 2
Bedrooms: 132
Telephone: 00 351 289 540230
Rooms: 132
Blocks: 1
Floors: 5
Lifts: 2
Bedrooms: 132
Telephone: 00 351 289 540230
Key
Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally
Facilities
On Site
3 outdoor Swimming pools, Heated Indoor pool (with children's paddling pool), Sunbeds, Parasols, Towels provided (deposit required), Buffet restaurant, 2 á la carte restaurants, Children's menu, Theme evenings (May to Oct only), 2 Bars, Mini-market, 24 hour Reception, Luggage store, Currency exchange facility, Internet facilities*, Iron*, Courtesy bus available, Coin operated Laundry service, 33,000m2 of Gardens, Car parking available.
Location
Santa Eulalia's beach is 900m away, by path and steps, or 1.5km away along the main road. The beach offers a bar, restaurant and watersports in high season. Praia d'Oura is 1.8km away, with the old town of Albufeira 6km away.
Special Offers
Return taxi transfer from £23 per person.
Baby packs from £50 per week.
Late check out up to 6pm from £18.
Key
Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally
Activities
ARC Splash Park
Entertainment
Entertainment programme (May-Oct only), TV/video room (mini cinema), Live music (May-Oct only), Live shows (May-Oct only).
Sports
Pedaloes* on nearby beach, high season only, Tennis court*, Tennis equipment available for hire, Multi-sports court and Pool table*, Table football, Astroturf Football pitch (only available when supervised by First Choice staff).
Health & Beauty
Health club with indoor swimming pool, Gym (adult only), Sauna, Jacuzzi™, Turkish bath.
For Families
First Choice Crèche* (May-Oct), First Choice Evening Crèche (May-Oct), Stage Academy* (May-Oct), Wavelength (May-Oct), Soccer Academy* (May-Oct), Swim Kids* (May-Oct), Children's pool, Interactive family Splash pool with slides (May-Oct), Playground, Playroom (May-Oct), ARC Splash Park, Babysitting*.
Key
Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.* - payable locally
Local info
About Balaia
A traditional fishing village with clear blue waters, you'll find plenty to do in Balaia. If you're a beginner or prefer a more relaxed game, there's a brilliant golf course, and you'll be close to lots of family attractions, including Zoomarine, Aqualand, Krazy World and Slide and Splash.
Airport Transfer: approx 1hr 20mins
About Algarve
Cobbled streets, whitewashed houses and quaint fishing villages decorate the Algarve's dramatic coastline. With its golden sandy beaches, it's a melting pot of different cultures, combining Vilamoura's casinos and luxury hotels, Praia da Rocha's pavement cafes and Albufeira's buzzing nightlife.
Weather
For holidays departing between Now and Oct 2008
For holidays departing between Nov 2008 and Apr 2009
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