Portugal has charm at almost any time of the year. In the early months of the year it’s cool but pleasant while in the summer it’s a sun worshipper’s paradise. A chance to step into spring with a little extra bounce, here are 10 of our best spas in Portugal…

Anantara Vilamoura Resort, Algarve

A luxurious and contemporary hotel with views of the sea and showcasing the best of the Algarve, Anantara Vilamoura Resort is the Anantara brand’s first hotel in Europe. When it comes to leisure, Anantara has a spa, a gym, three outdoor swimming pools and is a mere seven minutes from the beach. One of the outdoor pools is adult only, then there is also an indoor vitality pool, a sauna, Turkish bath, yoga and Pilates classes, and a full-time in-house personal trainer ready to help.

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Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa, Lisbon

A beautiful grand hotel in Lisbon and a landmark building that’s been a beacon of hospitality since 1933, Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa is a natural meeting point for celebrities, heads of state, actors and royalty alike. In a semi tropical garden the hotel has a beautiful circular pool, and dedicates itself to relaxation with a pool bar. The 1930s building is also home to a fitness centre complete with all the cardiovascular and weights equipment needed to stay fit on holiday, topped off with the option for massages by the pool for a little extra indulgence.

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Conrad Algarve, Algarve

Built to resemble an 18th Century palace with a serious injection modern design, Conrad Algarve is part of the luxury collection of hotels envisaged by the late hospitality tycoon Conrad Hilton. Surrounded by the beaches, golf courses and generally impressive vistas of Ria Formosa Natural Park, all rooms are light, airy, spacious, and take advantage of the aesthetic outdoors with each enjoying a private balcony as well.

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Hotel Tivoli Carvoeiro 5*, Algarve

On the Vale Covo cliffside overlooking the ocean, Tivoi Carvoeiro has recently been completely refurbished to reveal a contemporary, stylish and utterly complete five-star hotel and resort, hinging on the philosophy ‘Experience More’. A complete experience for every member of the family, Hotel Tivoli Carvoeiro has a number of indoor and outdoor pools available, as well as golf, a fitness centre (with views of the gardens) and proximity to the beach.

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Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa, Algarve

The only resort in this undiscovered area of rural Portugal, Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa combines five-star hospitality and modern design with unspoiled surroundings and breathtaking views of the rolling mountains and coast. From mountain walks to surfing and dolphin watching, golf and the and beautiful beaches there’s plenty to see and do, but in the Sensorial Spa they are inspired by the Algarve’s most valuable natural resources and the breath-taking beauty of the surrounding mountains.

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Epic Sana Algarve, Algarve

In a prime location in Falésia Beach, EPIC SANA Algarve offers a range of accommodation with lots of natural light, and views that are dominated by the verdant landscape. The Sayanna Wellness Centre is perfectly placed as a space in which to relax and unwind given its views across the Atlantic Ocean. As the location is such an important part of the experience, it is only fitting that treatments take advantage of it.

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Tivoli Palacio de Seteais Sintra Hotel, Lisbon

With views of the Sintra Mountains, a Moorish Castle and Pena Palace, Tivoli Palacio de Seteais is a magical hotel in an 18th century palace that fuses history with contemporary design. The Anantara Seteais Spa and Wellness Centre offers guests far more than a simple treatment, it’s a whole experience in itself. A contemporary spa set in an 18th century palace, it offers indulgent and holistic therapies with a regal touch.

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Porto Bay Liberdade, Lisbon

The newest five star venue to be added to the Porto Bay family, the accommodation at Porto Bay Liberdade promises comfort and timelessness. Found in the centre of Lisbon and surrounded by high-end international shopping brands, the boutique hotel offers a certain charm and friendliness that will inspire you to stay longer.

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Vilalara Longevity Thalassa & Medical Spa, Algarve

The venue is located by the sea, and the Vilalara Thalassa Resort is surrounded by beauty in its most natural form. The architecture is impressive and is matched only by the impressive views of gardens and the water, while the Medical Spa is a combination of renowned and award-winning Longevity Medical Spa and the Vilalara Thalassotherapy Centre, allowing guests to experience services and integrated programmes which offer a mix of cutting edge preventive and anti-ageing medicine with the healing power of the marine therapies, to support them on the way to a healthier life with vitality.

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Altis Belém Hotel and Spa, Lisbon

With views overlooking the Tagus River, Atlis Belém Hotel and Spa encourages you to discover luxury and celebrate Portugal’s history. The Swiss brand, Karin Herzog, is found at BSpa by Karin Herzog at the Altis Belém Hotel in Portugal. It is the only spa in Portugal that exclusively uses this brand and with this exclusivity comes a most relaxing and invigorating experience.

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