Set within the Ria Formosa Natural Park on the Eastern Algarve, AP Cabanas Beach & Nature is an adults-only base that suits golfers who want quick access to standout courses, plus somewhere genuinely calm to switch off afterwards. Faro Airport is around 40 minutes away and you're close to four of the area's best-known courses: Benamor (about 7 minutes), Quinta da Ria and Quinta de Cima (around 15 minutes each), and Monte Rei (around 20 minutes). In other words, you can get plenty of variety in without losing time to transfers.
The hotel sits by the lagoon and takes a sensible approach to sustainability, including a solar-powered boat shuttle to the beach and a kitchen that leans into local fish and Algarve produce. On-site, the rooftop bar is the obvious post-round spot, with views over the water and birdlife, and there are three restaurants to cover everything from laid-back lunches to smarter evening dining. Wellness is a big part of the appeal too, with access to the AP Elements SPA thermal area included, plus indoor and outdoor pools and a gym that's actually worth using.
Tavira is about 10 minutes away by taxi, ideal if you fancy an evening out for seafood and Portuguese classics like Dom Rodrigo or Pudim de Laranja. It's a proper town centre that hasn't been turned into a resort strip, which makes a change of scene feel worthwhile.
Who is this for? Couples or groups who want a quiet adults-only hotel, short transfers to the Eastern Algarve's best courses and a proper spa for recovery days.
Who is it best for? Golfers building a multi-course itinerary around Monte Rei, Quinta da Ria and Quinta de Cima, who'd rather spend time on the terrace than in a transfer van.