About the Resort
Magnificent views, seductive aromas and flavors.
PRETTILY PERCHED on a cliff above the sea in southern Portugal’s Algarve, the distinguished hotel Vila Joya radiates exclusivity, luxury and hospitality.
Once a private vacation villa, the residence has been refurbished with an exquisite, Moorish feel. Vila Joya’s unique interior style is a mixture of the exotic and the familiar. Occident meets Orient, and the effect is one of total elegance.
The play of light and color on the Vila’s grounds is legendary. Its Mediterranean gardens are saturated in a spectrum of cool greens, while the pale ambers of the beach meet the heady blue of the Atlantic. With every shift of light throughout the day, Vila Joya presents itself anew, a visual and aromatic symphony of land and sea.
Because Vila Joya sits in an elevated position on the coast, the spectacular land- and seascape can be savored from a variety of wonderful vantage points: breakfast on the terrace, cocktails at sunset at the bar, or dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant. Each suite or room is also positioned in a way to take full advantage of its natural surroundings.
With dedicated service guaranteed, this is the place to enjoy the best the Algarve has to offer, from the radiant sunshine and endless beaches and private bays to the best golf courses in the world.
••• Vila Joya is located approximately 15km west of Albufeira on Portugal’s southern Algarve coast. Our Moorish architect-ural-style building was constructed in the 1970’s as a private villa, and was converted in 1982 into Vila Joya, a luxury boutique resort.
Vila Joya has been recognized worldwide for offering exceptional services, amenities and cuisine. Awards include:
World’s Leading Boutique Resort 2009 & 2007 (World Travel Awards) • One of the 101 Best Spas in the World 2009 (Tatler’s) • 2 Michelin Star Restaurant since 1999
Services & Facilities
Our Moroccan inspired enclave is situated in a lushly landscaped 3½ ha overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and amenities include:2 Michelin Star Gourmet Restaurant • 12,000 Bottle Wine Cellar • Joy Jung Spa and The Organic Pharmacy • 8 Junior and Royal Suites • 13 Standard and Deluxe Double Rooms • Golf Pro and Golf Academy • Two Swimming Pools, Jacuzzis and Steam Baths • Small Gym
Other Guest Services at Vila Joya include:
Limousine Service • Helicopter Service and Tours • VIP Airport Handling