The 11 hectares where the resort is located were chosen from the sea during a boat trip made in
1966 by Sir Nelson, an Englishman who built the development inspired by the most luxurious area
of Sardinia.  In 1990, the first thalassotherapy centre in Portugal was built at VILALARA. The
creation of this centre for seawater-based treatments and therapies was the work of Jean Bobet
of Biarritz, one of the most internationally renowned figures in thalassotherapy. The spacious
rooms are decorated in shades of green and blue, reflecting the Resort’s surroundings and
the spirit of nature that inspires it. All rooms have a private terrace with a view of the
swimming pool or the sea.With direct access to Praia das Gaivotas beach, the Resort offers
exclusive service and its own beach facilities. But you can also opt for a walk through the 12
hectares of the resort’s lush gardens, filled with shrubs, plants and flowers from all over
the world – a gardener’s delight.**The hotel will remain closed by reforms from November
3rd, 2008 to March 14th, 2009**.