Of modern design, this five-star hotel is located in a secluded part of southern Portugal's Algarve coast, set amid 1,680 acres of gentle hills and pine woods beside Ria Formosa Estuary, a famous bird sanctuary, and overlooking the ocean. Large, airy guest rooms open onto spacious, tiled terraces, each with sea view featuring balcony, air conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial phone, minibar and safe.