Da Balaia

Portugal

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The Atlantic Ocean and the cliffs of the Algarve

The Club Med Da Balaia Resort is located thirty kilometres from Faro, on Portugal’s southern coast. The moment you arrive, feel the air hum with Fado melodies. Gaze at the two red cliffs jutting out into the Atlantic sea. To the west, the bedrooms, tennis courts and main pool form the heart of this all-inclusive Resort. To the east, the Zen pool is camouflaged by pine trees with a stunning view on the flying trapeze and the blond beach of Maria Luísa. Stimulate your taste buds at the Vasco Gourmet Lounge by trying the braised vegetables and creamy pastéis de nata tarts.

The main reasons to go

Breathtaking Algarve

Perched above the coastline, our Algarve retreat overlooks the Atlantic between ochre cliffs, golden sands, and green fairways

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Activities

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The perfect room for your stay

Nestled in lush foliage, our Resort overlooks the ocean atop ochre cliffs. Each vibrant room has wood accents and sea views or private balconies to breathe in the fresh Atlantic air.

The perfect room for your stay

Nestled in lush foliage, our Resort overlooks the ocean atop ochre cliffs. Each vibrant room has wood accents and sea views or private balconies to breathe in the fresh Atlantic air.

Superior

11 options

Deluxe

2 options

Suite

3 options

Embrace a world of leisure and excitement

With 28 activities included, Club Med offers you the perfect balance to recharge your batteries or challenge yourself. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, solo or with the family, our Sport G.Os® are there to guide you. You can also discover the 33 on demand activities* to make the most of your holiday experience. And if you prefer to broaden your horizons, a world of discoveries awaits you through our excursion offer*. Whether you seek relaxation, adventure, culture, or simply a great time with your family, Club Med has you covered.
* available at extra cost

Embrace a world of leisure and excitement

Club Med Spa by Cinq Mondes

5 activities

Excursions

16 activities

Golf

10 activities

Flying trapeze & circus activities

1 activities

Yoga by Heberson

4 activities

Fitness

6 activities

Tennis

6 activities

Swimming Pools

4 activities

Archery

1 activities

Team sports

2 activities

Entertainment

1 activities

Cardio Training

1 activities

Other activities

4 activities

Your perfect family escape starts here

Designed for families, discover expert childcare facilities, dedicated fun-packed activities, and services for all ages. We provide the perfect combination for family enjoyment and connection, so you can focus on what truly matters.

Your perfect family escape starts here

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14 to 17 years

Discover a world of flavours

Here, dining is an experience beyond the plate. Revel in exceptional food, good vibes and beautiful decor. Welcome to endless choice, generous cuisine and lively events in a casual, chic atmosphere.

Discover a world of flavours

Here, dining is an experience beyond the plate. Revel in exceptional food, good vibes and beautiful decor. Welcome to endless choice, generous cuisine and lively events in a casual, chic atmosphere.

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Tailored for families

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MKdeS

Great stay

5/5 • 24.06.2025

If 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!

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IrishReviewadvisor

Formula that works and great setting.

5/5 • 08.06.2025

We 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.

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4.3 7325 reviews

Location 4.5