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Weekend break similar to Vilamoura

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RomainesToBeSeen · 06/05/2024 17:25

Just as an example, we love Vilamoura in Portugal but I'm looking for recommendations for somewhere similar for a very short weekend break. The wish-list would be:

  • Short flight from the UK
  • Hot, sunny weather in June or July
  • Less than an hour to transfer from airport to resort
  • Hotel with a pool - even better if there isn't a scrum for sunbeds at some stupid time in the morning
  • Plenty of local restaurants and bars for lunch and evening meals. Not all inclusive.
  • Ideally a harbour/marina or somewhere to sit and watch the world go by. By the sea rather than a city break.

It would be for 2x adult couples celebrating a birthday.

We're not bothered about a sandy beach or doing anything particularly cultural. Just want to fly out on a Friday morning, be by the pool by lunchtime, enjoy a stroll and some good food in the evenings and then fly home on Monday afternoon.

Would be very grateful for any suggestions for somewhere new to try.

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ImpishOrAdmirable · 06/05/2024 17:29

Malaga - Gran Hotel Miramar

Malaga is one of my favourite places - beach, port area, old town, museums, castle, great, good value food.

Love it. We’ve just come back from travelling early Friday, back late last night. Easy and sunny.

ImpishOrAdmirable · 06/05/2024 17:30

We went to Vilamoura last year and liked it, but Malaga feels more authentic to me.

RomainesToBeSeen · 06/05/2024 19:53

Thank you @ImpishOrAdmirable. Malaga is a great shout and that hotel looks amazing. On my list!

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