Praia do Canal Nature Retreat
Vale dos Polvos, Valinhos, 8670-156 Aljezur, Portugal – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.0/10! (score from 945 reviews)
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Out in the nature. Had something like a desert hotel. Nothing around, silence, perfect for a retreat. Massage treatment was amazing, service at the reception, the restaurant, and the spa were amazing.

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Set in Aljezur, 10 km from Aljezur Castle, Praia do Canal Nature Retreat offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel every room has air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room comes with a coffee machine, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with sea views. At Praia do Canal Nature Retreat the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A continental, vegetarian or gluten-free breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The accommodation also features a wellness area, where guests can make the most of facilities like a hammam. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park is 16 km from Praia do Canal Nature Retreat, while Santo António Golf Course is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 103 km from the hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Praia do Canal Nature Retreat has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 26 May 2021.Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- 3 swimming pools
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Superb breakfast

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- Florian
Switzerland
“Out in the nature. Had something like a desert hotel. Nothing around, silence, perfect for a retreat. Massage treatment was amazing, service at the reception, the restaurant, and the spa were amazing.” - Kimberly
United Kingdom
“It’s clear that attention has been paid to details of the design and decor. It’s beautiful. Spacious room. Excellent service. Clean. Great breakfast spread. Love that you can access the sauna, steam room and areas in the spa at no additional cost....” - Daniel
Netherlands
“Beatufiul and spacious rooms, with a great outdoor space to relax and read. Very good breakfast and comfortable pool area. Relaxing location with lots of green around.” - Cortney
United Kingdom
“An excellent end of summer getaway. The food was phenomenal, the rooms perfection and the staff were incredible across the board.” - Leander
Switzerland
“The rooms were great. Also the design of the hotel is nice.” - Christopher
Germany
“Great relaxing vacation & fantastic restaurant” - Lettie
United Kingdom
“Very relaxing location, each evening an activity idea was left in your room for a walk/nearby drive. The rooms were completed with high quality finishes and very clean. The pool area was fantastic with bar service to your sun loungers. The bar at...” - Luigi_dredd
Italy
“Literally wonderful hotel. It is located in a beautiful and peaceful location within a natural park. It is clear that the architects and designers wanted to respect the place, starting from the shapes and colors of the structure on the outside and...” - Teresa
Portugal
“Everything was brilliant but the food and pool were exceptional” - Joana
Portugal
“Breakfast was great, room was really spacious and perfect! The pool area is also really amazing and the interior design and decoration is simply stunning”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Is the water in the swimming pool heater during colder month like March? Is it warm enough to lay outside near the pool im March?
Dear Guest We would like to inform that our outdoor pool is nor heated, the temperature during the day in March is between 18º to 23º the water of the..Answered on 8 February 2022Dear, I’d love to visit Praia do canal nature resort. Could you please inform me what the best way is to get to the resort from faro airport?
Good afternoon Dear ,We inform you that you have two ways to arrive with us, rent a car or we take care of renting a transfer to get here. we look for..Answered on 31 July 2022Hello, Are all spa facilities open now including the sauna? Thank you
Good morning. We confirm that all the spa facilities are open. Warmest regards, Praia do Canal TeamAnswered on 26 January 2022Is there an elevator for guests to use?
Dear guest, we do not have an elevator in our Hotel.Answered on 30 June 2022Is it usually warm enough to swim in the outdoor pool in mid-May? What is the pool temperature at that point? Also, what is the length of the pool?
Our outdoor main pool has 29.50m x 7.20m. Regarding the temperature is between 15, º to 20.º.Answered on 20 June 2022How far is the nearest golf course?
Espiche Golf - 23.7 km Boavista Golf - 26.1 km Palmares Golf -30.70 km Penina Golf - 35.50 kmAnswered on 2 September 2022- Still looking?
Hotel surroundings *
Restaurants3 restaurants on site
- Azeitona
- CuisinePortuguese
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Zimbro
- CuisinePortuguese
- Open forLunch
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- BAR Medronho
- CuisinePortuguese
- Open forCocktail hour
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Praia do Canal Nature RetreatGreat facilities! Review score, 9.6
- 3 swimming pools
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Superb breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Landmark view
- Garden view
- View
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live music/performance
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Beach
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Opening times
- Open all year
- Adult only
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool cover
- Fence around pool
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Kids' pool
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hammam
- Massage
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Praia do Canal Nature Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Medical monitoring is available for guests quarantined due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). This may be provided in person or virtually, depending on the property type and location.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.
License number: 10856
FAQs about Praia do Canal Nature Retreat
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Guests staying at Praia do Canal Nature Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
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Praia do Canal Nature Retreat is 3.7 miles from the centre of Aljezur. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Praia do Canal Nature Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Praia do Canal Nature Retreat has 3 restaurants:
- Zimbro
- BAR Medronho
- Azeitona
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Praia do Canal Nature Retreat include:
- Double
- Suite
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Check-in at Praia do Canal Nature Retreat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Praia do Canal Nature Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hammam
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Live music/performance
- Bike tours
- Bicycle rental
- Beach
- Horse riding
- Walking tours
- Beauty Services
- Swimming Pool
- Facial treatments
- Cooking class
- Waxing services
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa facilities
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full body massage
- Fitness
- Yoga classes