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Portugal Holiday Apartments Algarve - Apartment Hotels, Aparthotels Algarve, Self Catering

Algarve and Portugal resort apartment complexes are usually well-equipped with bars, pool-bars, snack-bar and restaurants. Apartment complex amenities can include games room, a supermarket, video games, snooker and darts, usually more than 1 swimming pool, tennis-courts and more. With food outlets on-site you can dip into these handy services at your leisure without being tied into breakfast, lunch and dinner times. A self catering apartment, yet with all amenities on hand should you need them!

Algarve resort apartments usually allow for a choice of boarding options including half board, full board or self catering. Apartments situated in tourist resort villages which offer a full hotel service if you need usually come under the heading of apartment hotel or aparthotel. Look at the board basis for apartments. Options can vary from self catering to apartments on aparthotel complexes which have access to an all inclusive or B&B/Half board option.

Even self catering apartments in the top Algarve, Costa Azul, Estoril Coast Portugal resorts often still include access to a choice of leisure facilities on the apartment complex such as swimming pools, sun terraces, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, a mini market, a tv lounge and a working reception area with money exchange.

Portugal, Algarve, Costa Azul, Estoril Coast Apartments & Studios

There is a slight difference between studios and apartments. Studios are self contained units, usually smaller and good for couples. Studios will include a sleeping and dining area with a kitchenette and basic cooking facilities which usually include cooking rings, a fridge, and possibly ovens and microwaves. Apartments are usually larger, with separate bedrooms (one or more). A general rule of thumb is that studios in the Algarve and Portugal resorts tend to be smaller and more open plan that apartments.

Facilities in apartments will vary depending on rating. Portugal Tourist Apartments are graded from 2 to 5 stars, and at the lower 2 star grading you're looking at ceiling fans as opposed to air conditioning. For apartments with plenty of space watch out for duplex style apartments. These Portugal apartments are laid out more like mini villas and will be on two floors rather than one. They're perfect for large families.

A top tip is to check whether your apartment has air conditioning, if that's a must have for you especially in the peak summer months. Some apartments have just fans, or no air conditioning in contrast to most Portugal hotels which do have it. Most Portugal and Algarve resort tourist apartments are around the 3 star grade, with features such as air conditioning, swimming pools and buffet restaurants all on-site. In more luxurious Algarve and Portugal resort areas, for example Praia da Luz near Lagos or both Carvoeiro and Ferragudo, apartments push up into the 4 and 5 star rating.