Balaia Mar Hotel

Balaia Mar Hotel

Situated in the quiet area of Olhos D’Agua and surrounded by extensive gardens and pine and eucalyptus trees, this welcoming and friendly hotel is located next to sister property Balaia Apartments. The sandy beach of Maria Luisa Beach, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the Algarve is just 500 metres away and the small towns of Oura and Olhos d ‘Agua are within 1,500 metres. Meanwhile, for those looking for a large range of shops, bars, restaurants and nightlife, the centre of Albufeira is 5 kilometres away. This is an ideal choice for couples and families seeking a wide range of onsite facilities in a peaceful location.

Faro airport is 30 kilometres away.

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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
🇪🇺WHEN YOU TRAVEL TO BALAIA MAR HOTEL
TIMEZONE
WEST (UTC+1)
Currently 00:24 local time
LANGUAGE
Portuguese
English widely spoken
POWER
C / F
230V 50Hz
FLIGHT TIME
~2.5 hrs
from London
EXCHANGE RATES — Euro (EUR)
£1 GBP
1.16
€1 EUR
$1 USD
0.86
Indicative ECB rates · 04-09-2026 · Bank rates will vary
DO I NEED A VISA FOR PORTUGAL?
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VISA FREE
STAY90 days in any 180
PASSPORT VALIDITYValid for duration
ETIAS required from 2025
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