The Vibe: Busy, urban, beach.

The Area: In Albufeira’s Old Town, a few steps from the beach, in a busy street full of bars while the top floor entrance lies in the sleepy uptown.

The DNA: Califórnia Urban Beach is a completely renovated, trendy adult-only design hotel. The glamorous 6th-floor pool deck with its sun loungers connects the downtown and uphill areas of the hotel and offers great views of the city. There is also a spa area with indoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and hamman. Bar and restaurant.

Suite-Me-Up: The “Ibiza-style”, light guest rooms have a smart TV, air conditioning, safe, minifridge, Nespresso machine and balcony. For size, choose an XL room or the Suite.

✅ free Wi-Fi • size matters: 80 rooms & suites (18-45m2) (194-484 sq ft) • interior design: Studio Arte (Portimão) • bathroom amenities: Rituals ✅ parking possible nearby (charged) • no pets allowed