White Shell Beach Villas - Porches (Algarve)
37.099826, -8.389689Overview
4-star BREEAM-certified eco-resort with villas by Saraiva+Associados and comprehensive wellness facilities in Porches, Algarve
Villas by Saraiva+Associados
White Shell Beach Villas Porches comprises 55 individually designed villas ranging from one to three bedrooms. The architecture, signed by the renowned Saraiva+Associados studio, was awarded with BREEAM certification for sustainability standards. Each villa includes a fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and private patio or terrace.
Wellness Facilities
Guests have access to a heated indoor pool, a hammam, and a hot tub in the spa and wellness centre. The on-site spa provides treatments such as full body massage, couples massage, and yoga classes. Additional facilities include a fitness centre with personal trainer and fitness/spa locker rooms.
Dining and On-Site Services
The on-site restaurant and bar serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a pool bar offering snacks and drinks during the day. The 24-hour front desk and concierge service can arrange airport shuttle, car hire, and express check-in/out. The property provides free parking including electric vehicle charging stations.
Activities and Nearby Attractions
Guests can use the tennis court, padel court, and borrow complimentary bicycles to explore the area. The resort is within walking distance of Senhora da Rocha Beach, and nearby attractions include the Roman Bridge of Silves and Albufeira Old Town Square. On-site activities include hiking, themed dinner nights, and bike tours.
Family and Pet-Friendly Accommodations
The resort offers baby safety gates, babysitting services, and board games for families with young children. Pets are welcome at White Shell Beach Villas, with pet-friendly policies available upon request. The spacious villas with multiple bedrooms and private outdoor space suit families and those traveling with pets.
- Accommodation: 55 one- to three-bedroom villas by Saraiva+Associados
- Wellness: Heated indoor pool, hammam, hot tub, and spa treatments
- Dining: On-site restaurant, bar, and pool bar with daily breakfast
- Activities: Tennis, padel, complimentary bicycles, and hiking trails
- Location: 10-minute walk to Senhora da Rocha Beach
- Eco: BREEAM-certified resort with EV charging stations
Licence number: 9802
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds
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Coffee machine
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Heating
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds
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Coffee machine
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Outdoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Children's menu
Playpen
Cots
Board games
Beach access
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Playpen
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Turkish bath
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about White Shell Beach Villas
| 💵 Lowest room price | 126 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 2.8 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 23.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Portimao, PRM |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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