With only 38 exquisite rooms at five star standard, Hotel Martinhal compliments the stretch of divine beach on Portugal’s sunny Algarve with a solitude an privacy. Being far away from crowd it becomes a perfect sanctuary for lovebirds, couples in honeymoon.  Recently opened in summer 2011, from its commanding position Hotel Marinthal overlook Marinthal Beach surrounded by Cost Vicentina National Park, about an hour drive from Faro airport.

This specific area of Algarve has been a favorite destination for long. Nature lovers appreciate its unspoiled wilderness whilst surfers and scuba divers adore its pristine beaches and sparkling waters. Hotel Martinhal is the first five star resort in the area and immediately created a perfect place for couple to relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches of Algarve right on their doorsteps.

The 38 beach front five star suites offers breath taking sea views each comes with private balconies suitable to savor romantic moments together. There are also spacious Village Houses which fit best for families. London based designer Michael Sodeau brought combination between classic and modern in furnishing and interior, which then perfectly mixed with architectural simplicity of the resort to create a series of unique pieces in a clean and bold design, using muted tones and local natural materials, such as cork and wicker, to make his interiors elegant, modern and timeless, whilst retaining supreme comfort and quality throughout the design.

Local caught of best fishes are offered in the three restaurants available in the hotel, chic Portuguese fine dining restaurant “O Terraco” is perfect for a special candlelit dinner, informal beach front restaurant “As Dunas” and bistro style “Os Gambozinos” in the resort’s village square.

Off the beach, Finisterra Spa pampers honeymooning couples to relax and unwind in tranquility. A carefully selected range of treatments pay tribute to the areas seafaring traditions with a series of exotic massages, rituals and treatments that have their roots embedded in the “Age of Discovery” and the establishment of “The Spice Route”.

Using a sensual blend of aromatic oils, perfumes, spices and herbs taken from the exclusive Terraké spa brand and VOYA range of 100% organic seaweed based products, guests can embark on the ultimate spa journey with one of Finisterra’s six ‘Signature Rituals’. These are based on the travels of some of the most famous Portuguese explorers and their encounters with various continents and cultures. Try for example the ‘Vasco da Gama’ Indian hot stone treatment, named after the first navigator to discover the sea route to India. Re-mineralising the body and releasing muscular tension, the body is warmed with heated red jasper and semi precious stones and swathed in aromatic oils of cinnamon and rose.

For a more energetic experience the resort offers a choice of heated swimming pools, tennis courts and glass sided Padel tennis courts. Alternatively for surfers and windsurfers or kite surfers the area provides a great environment to take on the Atlantic elements for which the area is renowned.

Martinhal offers a choice of honeymoon packages from a 2 night Mini-moon which costs from 175 Euros per person per night until 20 September 2011 (excluding 16 July – 31 August when the cost is 201 Euros pppn) and comprises a 2 night stay in a terrace room on a BB basis with room service breakfast and romantic surprise on arrival as well as a Romantic dinner in the hotel’s fine dining restaurant, O Terraco.

The four night option includes all of the above with the addition of a couples massage in the resorts Finisterra Spa and costs from 163 Euros per person per night (or 189 Euros pppn from 16 July – 31 August). The seven night package includes two separate couples massage treatments in the spa and costs 161 Euros per person per night (or 187 Euros pppn from 16 July – 31 August).

Martinhal is easily accessible via scheduled flights to either Faro or Lisbon. From the airports, guests can either hire a car or take a private transfer organised by the resort. Flying time from the UK: 2 hours and 40 minutes.

For bookings and reservations, email res@martinhal.com or log on to martinhal.com .