Ukino Palmeiras Village

🏖️ Close to the beach – around 300m with direct access to the shore
🎡 Great range of facilities for families, from kids’ clubs to playgrounds
🥪 24-hour snacks and soft drinks to keep everyone fuelled throughout the day
💦 Splash park and aqua park with slides for big water-play energy
♻️ Certified Sustainable Hotel meeting a GSTC-recognised standard
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 504 across 2 main blocks (up to 8 floors, 10 lifts)

Board options: All Inclusive, All Inclusive Plus

Child age guideline: up to 12 years for many family offers
No formal minimum age – very family-focused.

Ukino Palmeiras Village enjoys a prime spot in the village of Porches on the Algarve, between Albufeira and Carvoeiro. The resort is set slightly back from the cliffs, with a path leading to Praia da Nossa Senhora da Rocha and other sandy coves within around 300m.

Nearby Armação de Pêra, just a short taxi or bus ride away, blends traditional fishing-village charm – cobbled streets and local seafood joints – with a long, lively beachfront promenade. From here, you’re well placed for boat trips to the Benagil caves, coastal walks along the orange cliffs and days out to waterparks and theme attractions dotted along the Algarve coast.

In Porches village
Beach: approx. 300m, with direct access
Nearest bars and restaurants: approx. 300m
Armação de Pêra resort centre: approx. 2.5km

Approx. transfer time from airport: 2 hours from Faro (FAO)

Armacao De Pera, Algarve, Portugal

Food is a big part of life at Ukino Palmeiras Village, with a generous All Inclusive set-up and plenty of kid-friendly touches.

The main buffet restaurants, Açoteia and Senhora da Rocha, cover breakfast, lunch and dinner with show cooking, international favourites and Portuguese dishes. Both offer children’s buffets or menus, plus highchairs and handy microwaves for warming baby food.

There’s a 24/7 Snack Bar providing round-the-clock bites and soft drinks – a lifesaver after a late arrival or for teens on a different schedule. For a treat, the themed à la carte restaurant opens on the poolside, rotating between Asian, steakhouse and seafood concepts depending on the season (reservations required; number of visits varies by stay length and board).

Drinks-wise, you’re spoiled for choice with several bars: a lively pool bar, Zen Pool Bar, the Kognac lobby bar, a garden bar (Laferias) and a chic adults-only Sky Bar on the roof terrace for guests in Adults Only Lifestyle rooms. Expect local wines, beers, spirits, cocktails and hot drinks for at least 12 hours a day, with soft drinks available 24 hours.

The heart of the action is around the freshwater pools. There are two main outdoor pools, including a dedicated children’s pool, both with sunbathing terraces, sunbeds and parasols. Towels are available with a refundable deposit, and baby-changing facilities are close at hand.

You also get a full splash park and aqua park: think slides, water features and splash zones, usually operating from April to October and subject to weather and occupancy. Some attractions use height, age or weight limits for safety. Aqua activities like water polo are run by the hotel’s entertainment team.

When you’re ready for the sea, follow the path down to the local beach, around 300m away. These coves are classic Algarve – golden sand, rock formations and clear Atlantic waters ideal for paddling or a lazy sunbathe between pool sessions.

Active guests are well covered. There’s an air-conditioned gym with cardio machines, free weights and stretching areas, along with classes such as aerobics, aqua aerobics, dance sessions and spin (some activities and time slots may carry a local charge). You’ll also find courts and spaces for basketball, football, tennis, volleyball, petanque, darts and table tennis, plus a games room and snooker tables (extra charges for some).

Cyclists can make use of bike hire facilities to explore the local coastline and nearby villages. After all that activity, unwind with payable beauty treatments at the small spa area.

Practical touches include a 24-hour reception, concierge and currency exchange, luggage storage and an on-site mini-market for beach toys, snacks and last-minute essentials. Fans and kettles are available to hire if needed.

Deluxe Superior Family Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 5
Spacious home-from-home family option with a balcony or terrace. Facilities include flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air-conditioning, fridge, coffee-making facilities, bathrobe and slippers, hairdryer and bathroom with bath or shower. Daily cleaning and towels on request.

Family Suite & Family Suite with Side Sea View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 5
Ideal for larger families wanting extra space. Suites feature a separate sleeping area and living/sleeping space, plus balcony or terrace. In-room facilities mirror the family room: flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air-conditioning, fridge, hairdryer and bathroom with bath or shower, plus regular housekeeping and towel changes on request. Side Sea View options add a partial ocean outlook.

Double Room & Double Room Variants
Sleeps: typically 2–4 (some set for 2–3)
Standard doubles come in several flavours – Pool View, Pool & Side Sea View, Side Sea View, full Sea View and Sole Use options – so you can pick the outlook that suits. All feature a balcony or terrace, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, fridge, hairdryer, air-conditioning and bathroom with bath or shower. Some double rooms are set up specifically for sole use or for single-parent families.

Adults Only Lifestyle Room with Side Sea View
Sleeps: 2–3
Designed for adults seeking an upgraded experience. These rooms include All Inclusive Plus as standard and come with balcony, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air-conditioning, minibar (charge), coffee-making facilities, bathrobe and slippers, hairdryer and shower bathroom. Guests in this category benefit from premium check-in, access to an adults-only area within the main pool, mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks by the pool, a daily cocktail in the themed à la carte restaurant and access to the rooftop terrace and Sky Bar. Sole-use Lifestyle rooms are also available.

Double Rooms for Single Parent Use / Sole Use
Sleeps: 1–2 (plus infant in some categories)
Tailored for solo travellers or one adult with a child, these mirror the facilities of the standard double rooms with a comfortable balcony or terrace, Wi‑Fi, air-conditioning and practical storage.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.
Room facilities may differ slightly between room types and buildings; some amenities such as safety deposit boxes and minibars may incur a local charge.

💧 Splash park and aqua park with slides (seasonal, weather & occupancy dependent)
🏀 Multi-sports programme including basketball, football, tennis and volleyball
🏊 Aqua aerobics and water polo sessions
💃 Dance classes, aerobics and spin classes in the gym
🎲 Games room and activities like darts, table tennis, petanque and snooker*
🎭 Structured kids’ clubs (4–8yrs and 9–12yrs) with arts & crafts, sports, drama, water-based and food-based fun
🎵 Daily daytime and evening entertainment from April–October, with quizzes, bingo, live music, mini-disco, in-house and professional shows, and DJ sets
👨‍👩‍👧 Family games and small-team challenges throughout the season

*Some activities and facilities carry a local charge; schedules vary by season and occupancy.

🛎️ 24-hour reception with concierge-style assistance
💱 Currency exchange services*
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures
🛍️ On-site mini-market for essentials and snacks
🧴 Beauty treatments and basic spa services*
👶 Family-friendly touches including kids’ buffets, highchairs, microwaves and children’s pool
🚲 Bike hire* for exploring local beaches and villages
🌍 Certified Sustainable Hotel, meeting a GSTC-recognised standard at the time of latest audit
📶 Free Wi‑Fi across rooms and public areas

*Local charges may apply; services subject to change.

Ukino Palmeiras Village sits in Porches, close to Armação de Pêra on Portugal’s Algarve coast – a region known for soft-sand beaches, dramatic cliffs and relaxed seaside towns.

Key facts
• Country: Portugal
• Region: Algarve
• Resort: Armacao De Pera / Porches area
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Time difference: Same as UK (GMT, GMT+1 in summer)
• Language: Portuguese (English widely understood in resort areas)
• Average UK–Faro flight time: around 3–4 hours
• Approximate transfer time to resort: 2 hours by coach

This hotel is labelled as a Certified Sustainable Hotel, meaning at the time of last review it met a GSTC-recognised sustainability standard. Facilities, entertainment and seasonal openings (especially the aqua park, splash park and some bars or restaurants) can vary by date and occupancy. Some services and room facilities may incur local charges.

For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Portugal advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Ukino Palmeiras Village right on the beach?
The hotel is not directly on the sand, but it is very close. You’re in the village of Porches and around 300m from the nearest beach, with direct access via a path. It’s an easy walk for most families, though younger children may appreciate a buggy for the way back up.

2. What’s included with All Inclusive at Ukino Palmeiras Village?
The standard All Inclusive typically covers buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in a choice of buffet restaurants (both with children’s options), 24-hour snacks at the snack bar, local wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, hot drinks and at least 12 hours of alcoholic drinks service each day. Soft drinks are available 24 hours. Exact inclusions can change by season, so check the latest details at check-in.

3. How does All Inclusive Plus differ from standard All Inclusive?
All Inclusive Plus includes everything in the standard All Inclusive package, plus selected branded international premium drinks for at least 12 hours a day and extra access to the themed à la carte restaurant depending on your length of stay. Guests in Adults Only Lifestyle rooms with Side Sea View receive All Inclusive Plus as standard; others can usually upgrade for an additional cost, subject to availability.

4. Is Ukino Palmeiras Village suitable for young children?
Yes. This is a very family-orientated resort. You’ll find a children’s pool, splash park and aqua park, kids’ clubs for 4–8 and 9–12 year olds, a playground, children’s buffets, highchairs and microwaves in restaurants, plus family-sized rooms and suites. Do note that some slides in the aqua park may have age or height restrictions for safety reasons.

5. Is there adults-only space at Ukino Palmeiras Village?
While the hotel is family-focused, Adults Only Lifestyle rooms with Side Sea View give access to a more grown-up experience. These guests benefit from a premium check-in area, an adults’ section within the main pool, extra snacks and refreshments by the pool at set times, a daily cocktail in the themed restaurant and exclusive access to the rooftop terrace and Sky Bar.

6. What is the dress code in the restaurants and bars?
Buffet restaurants are relaxed but generally request no swimwear at dinner and that guests cover up over beachwear. The themed à la carte and some bars, such as the lobby bar and garden bar, ask for smart-casual dress in the evening (no wet swimwear). The exact dress code can be confirmed on arrival.

7. Does Ukino Palmeiras Village have good Wi‑Fi?
Yes. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the property, including most public areas and guest rooms. Speeds may vary depending on location and occupancy, but it’s generally sufficient for browsing, messaging and streaming light content.

8. Is late check-out available?
Late check-out is sometimes available on request and depends on occupancy on the day of departure. This is not guaranteed and usually comes with a local charge. Ask reception during your stay if you would like to arrange it.

9. Do I need to reserve the themed restaurant in advance?
Yes. The themed à la carte restaurant operates on a reservation basis and usually needs to be booked at least 24 hours in advance. The number of included visits depends on your board basis and length of stay – for example, longer stays on All Inclusive or All Inclusive Plus often include multiple themed dinners (subject to availability).

10. Is Ukino Palmeiras Village accessible for guests with reduced mobility?
The resort has lifts and generally good access around the main public areas and pool zones, but not all facilities will be fully accessible and the path to the beach involves some gradients. If you or a member of your party has reduced mobility, discuss your specific needs with a Travelisto travel designer before booking so we can check the most suitable room type and arrangements with the hotel.