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A place lulled by the soothing melody of the Algarve
Nestled atop the striking red cliffs of the Algarve lies an all-inclusive family resort in Portugal, ideal for avid golfers. Club Med Da Balaia strikes a perfect balance between adult-oriented areas and kid-friendly zones, ensuring a memorable vacation for everyone. As you play a round of golf at nearby courses or unwind in our upscale eco-pool, your little ones can embark on a thrilling journey of their own, from mini-golf and flying trapeze to splashing around in the kids pool and joining in on stellar kids clubs. Later, gather together for seaside expeditions at one of Portugal's top beaches before concluding the day by dining on mouth-watering seafood dishes at our oceanfront restaurants.
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Breathtaking Algarve
Perched above the coastline, our Algarve retreat overlooks the Atlantic between ochre cliffs, golden sands, and green fairways
The perfect room for your stay
Perched among the verdant foliage, the resort stands majestically above the Atlantic Ocean and imposing ochre cliffs of the Algarve. Our guest accommodations are situated within three buildings, with stunning sea views available from the four-story Belem building and eight-story Coimbra building. Alternatively, guests who opt for the six-story Lisboa building can bask in the fresh Atlantic air while unwinding on their balcony.
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MKdeS
Great stay
5/5 • 24/6/2025If you’re not French and go to ClubMed for the first time, your visit starts with astonishment: you thought you were in Portugal but everybody speaks French, and no one seems to be interested in even trying to speak English or Portuguese, except for the amazing staff of course!
But when you are over the fact that you arrived in France, it’s actually pretty amazing: it starts with how you are welcomed by Matteo in such a warm, friendly way, that you feel right at home! And the place is amazing, beach is beautiful and the food is of great quality!
But the best thing about this place is the super friendly staff: Catarina is such a bubbly and cheerful person and always down for a high five with the kids, and the whole Go team is making you feel at home every day. But the icing on the cake is Paulo, the bartender from Brazil: such a great personality, friendly to the kids and always makes time to teach you some Portuguese. And, very important: if the boomers try to skip the line, he is the only one telling them (very friendly of course), that someone else was first to order.
Thank you so much everybody!
IrishReviewadvisor
Formula that works and great setting.
5/5 • 8/6/2025We enjoyed a great week with our family of 5. Resort is in a lovely beachside location, easy to get to and has views and access to beach. We know the ClubMed formula well - and expected regular activities, friendly atmosphere, French focus and great food. All of which are here!. Enjoyed Tom (Parisian golf coach hopefully name correct - brilliant guy and coach), Chief Marco and very helpful main bar staff! The vast majority of staff and GOs are great. Activities, golf lessons, tennis lessons and food excellent. Rooms excellent and good standards throughout.
If I could offer constructive criticism, the towels are now restricted and a bit of nuisance if they forget to leave in your room. A lady in the A La Carte restaurant’s bar not as friendly as elsewhere, and I would have liked access to more fitness classes after 11:30am.
Will definitely return. It is a good spot, nice people and a great holiday for our family.
TatianaClimen
Family holidays
5/5 • 4/6/2025Nice place to stay with good services, tasty food, pleasent GOs, fancy and joyfull atmosphere, accomodations are comfortable
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Vaccinations and medical treatments...
It is essential that you check the required procedure before your departure.
Recommended vaccinations:
Diphtheria
Polio
Tetanus
Hepatitis A and B.
At certain times of the year (spring) processionary caterpillars can be found around some of the trees in the Resort which may produce painful allergic reactions on contact with the skin.
A nurse is present on site.
Address:
PRAIA MARIA LUISA
ALBUFEIRA, PROVINCE DE FARO
8200-854
ALGARVE, PORTUGAL
Travel times (avg) to the resort from:
Faro airport: 40m
Lisbon airport: 2h45m
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Sustainability is part of the journey
In our effort to minimize our carbon footprint, 82% of the electricity consumed by the Resort is guaranted from renewable origin
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