Albufeira, PortugalSalgados
Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort
Dune-side literary resort
Salgados Albufeira, Portugal
Renovated
2026
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort SocialOutside the door
The house
Wine & Books HotelsDune-side literary resort
Portuguese literature and national wines guide the rhythm here, surrounded by protected sand dunes and the Atlantic coast.
What it’s good at
Notable
Architect Joana Saraiva shaped the €12 million redesign around prominent signature bookcases.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Architect Joana Saraiva drew the interiors from the landscape: sand-dune tones, muted greens, warm woods, and the brand's signature bookcases given prominence across the public spaces.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Beside Salgados Beach and the nature reserve, with coastal dunes and a golf course outside.
The rooms
Rooms come in sand tones and warm wood, looking out over the sea or the surrounding golf course.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Palm gardens surround four outdoor swimming pools, and two heated indoor pools sit within the spa circuit.
The spa and gym
The Library S.P.A houses a thermal circuit and treatment suites, beside a 24-hour gym and yoga studio.
At the table
Five restaurants serve the resort, including Portuguese petiscos at Balcão da Tasca da Memória and sushi omakase at Aji.
How it began
The property operated as the VidaMar Resort from 2013 until the Saraiva family remade it in 2026.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.