This is situated away from the main tourist areas, and has an excellent beach backed by rusty coloured cliffs (Falesia beach). The Acoteias village itself is some way inland but the tourist accommodation is, in general, much nearer the beach. The beach itself is long and fairly spacious, clean, well maintained and normally has crystal clear water. Access to the beach and a small restaurant is via a set of stairs from the road.

See also the surrounding areas of Albufeira - The Strip, Albufeira Town, Olhos d' Agua and Falesia.

Accommodation (A-Z)

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• Aldeia Das Acoteias - 1994
  This large complex (about a mile from the beach) is virtually self contained and majors on sport with extensive facilities. The following list will give you an idea of what is available, but do note that extra must be paid to use most facilities. Synthetic Recaflex Track (400m with 4 lanes); 2 Long/Triple Jump pits; 2 Boxes for Pole Vault; Javelin; High Jump; Grass football pitch; International Standard Cross-Country Track (2km); 2 Tennis Courts; Mini-Golf; Gymnasium; Sauna.

  Apart from the sports facilities all the other more usual holiday amenities are available including... Restaurant with 350 seats; Inside and open air bars; Snack bar (overlooking Falesia Beach); 120 seat Disco; Smallish adults and children's swimming pools plus a Medical Centre, Mini market, Shopping Centre and a reception desk manned 24 hours
  Note:- Early season (April, May) is usually busy with athletes and footballers pre-season training and for general holiday making the best time is probably mid/late summer.
   

• Mira Parque  Complex - 2000
  "has apartments on the main road above the supermarket and restaurant MiraParque. We visit twice a year".
    
• Casa Da Horta - 2001 
  (July 01) "booked through Style. Converted farmhouse divided into 12 apts ranging from studio to 3beds. Nice size pool, lovely and peaceful, good basic standard of accommodation".
   

Eateries (A-Z)

• Adegas Ti Costa - 2000
  "Opposite the entrance to Pine Cliffs Resort, excellent local cuisine and friendly service open for both lunch & dinner and a regular place for Portuguese families, best sardines in the area and very cheap. Average price for 2 people about 4500 esc (22.446€) £15"
   
• L'Agostino - 2000
  100yds down the road from Acoteais to Val de Carro is a popular fish restaurant. We haven't eaten there, but have had good reports from people who have.
   
• ????? - 2000
  "Restaurant next to Supermarket at bottom of hill. Just up hill from L'agostira restaurant, small & friendly staff with typical Portuguese cuisine and very cheap as usual".
   
• Restaurante O Antonio - 2000
  Just down the road from the entrance to the Pine Cliffs Hotel Sheraton, and next door to the Brothers Bar.
   
  (2000) "We went here on Christmas day since few places were open. It is a pretty & pleasant looking place. The menu was restricted to only a few dishes (?due to xmas). As stingy brits we were a bit surprised at the 450 escudo (2.245€) charge for covers each since this has been outmoded in the UK for years!!! We both had steak which was nicely cooked, but only smallish pieces when compared to other places. The meal didn't come with a decent size portion of chips for which you had to pay extra on top of the cost of the steak. As a result it cost significantly more than any other meal and was less substantial ~ costing nearly 9000 escudo (44.892€) for two steaks, 1 chips, 1scallop potato, a coke, a beer and two coffees (cf 6000escudo ( 29.928€) every other place)"
  
  (2000) "There is outside dining on a terrace and a large air conditioned indoor eating area. It is also popular with the Portuguese, the food is excellent and good value".
   
• Hollywood Bar - 2000
  "owned by Chico and his wife Isalinda.It has karaoke nights ,fun nights sky sport football good snack food and makes you very welcome".
   
• Pateo de Golfe - 2000
  "Just down the hill from Pine Cliffs Resort at beginning of layby, service very good & friendly food & wines excellent with complimentary port at end of meal, average price for 2 people about 10000 esc.  (44.880€) £33".
   
• Restaurante O'Pinhal - 2001
  (July 01) "Opposite Pine Cliffs resort along from Brothers bar and Restaurante O'Antonio. Popular with the locals, wide range of traditional food and excellent value £20ish full meal for 2 inc wine".
   
• ???????? - 2000
  "Restaurant next door to Pateo de Golfe (can't remember name). Very friendly and attentive staff with good wholesome food, pork steak superb and again very good value for money". Average price for 2 people about 6000 esc. (29.928€) £20
   
• Retiro do Isca - 2000
  "is on the other side of the apartments at Val de Carro. Beyond the apartments turn right at the T - junction and follow the road for about half a mile. It is very popular and it's worth while booking a table rather than turning up on chance. Again the food is excellent and good value".
   
• Steak House - 2000
  "Just up the road from Ti Costas this is the last restaurant and was very tastefully decorated, the food & wines were excellent with friendly and attentive staff. Very interesting menu (wild boar stew for one & plenty others) Just be careful if sitting outside as neon sign when lit-up attracts a lot of flies who try eating you (we sat inside) Average price for 2 people about 9000 esc. (44.892€) £30".