Vila Gale Nautico - Armacao de Pera, Portugal     

Just back from a week holiday in Vile Gale Nautico and will not be returning! First of i booked for me, my partner and daughter when we got our room it was only two single beds pushed together and no third bed! A put up bed was added to our room with springs visible through the mattress, leaving the room completely cramped. For a four star hotel this is unacceptable. We stayed on b&b basis the breakfast was fine great selection but take your beach towel to book your sun lounger as everyone left theirs out from 7.30am. So dont expect a ly in and laze round the pool as there was plenty of towels but no people. The room was cleaned every day but the sheets weren't changed until about the fourth day. The walls are very thin could hear both rooms beside us. Entertainment in the evening was cheesey. Only two bar staff on and they spent their time making cocktails for those on all inclusive. Every night was at least 40min que! There was a bar up the street The Water Dog which has quick and friendly staff and good food. We also ate at Clippers which was pricey compared to the rest and watch out as soon as you sit down they set down bread and olives etc without asking and then charge you for it. This happened at a few places you need to tell them you dont want it. The beach is close by 2min walk which is great. There were two grocery shops the first one you come across is the better of the two. We bought cereal and milk for supper for my daughter. We got them to empty the mini bar and filled it with our own snacks and drinks. We took bus trip to Zoomarine it's great for adults and children, lots to see. You need plenty of sun cream as it's a real sun trap! Albuferia is 20min away 20euro in a taxi or 10 on the bus. Its definitely a better town with more choice of restaurants and souveneir shops. If we return to the Algarve would be stayin there instead of Armaco de Pera. All in all it was nice to get away to the warm sunny weather but too quiet of a location.