Da Balaia Portugal

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A place lulled by the soothing melody of the Algarve

Perched up on the red cliffs of the Algarve, this all-inclusive family resort in Portugal is perfect for golf fans. With a balance of grown-up spaces and places where children can let loose, Club Med Da Balaia has something for all ages. While you’re teeing off at the neighbouring golf courses or relaxing in our adults-only eco pool, your kids will be finding adventure at our mini-golf course, flying trapeze, kids pool and amazing kids clubs. Come together for seaside exploration on one of the best beaches in Portugal, then return home for delicious seafood cuisine at our oceanside restaurants.

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

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.

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MKdeS

Great stay

5/55/5 • 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.

5/55/5 • 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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TatianaClimen

Family holidays

5/55/5 • 04/06/2025

Nice place to stay with good services, tasty food, pleasent GOs, fancy and joyfull atmosphere, accomodations are comfortable

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4.37295 reviews

Location4.5

Sleep Quality4.3

Rooms4.1

Service4.3

Value3.9

Cleanliness4.4

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Practical Information

Address:

PRAIA MARIA LUISA
ALBUFEIRA, PROVINCE DE FARO
8200-854
ALGARVE, PORTUGAL

Travel times (avg) to the resort from:

Faro airport40m

Lisbon airport2h45m

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Since 2013, our Resort has consistently earned its Green Globe certification, guaranteeing responsible operations across components as: waste management, energy & water consumptions, responsible purchases, pollution limitation, biodiversity preservation.​ ​

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