Highlights include a natural sand-bottomed swimming pool. The award-winning Soma Spa is a serene space in the heart of the wetlands, offering a selection of revitalising treatments, and there is also a gym, paddle tennis courts and a cycling trail. The list of activities available at the resort and nearby is extensive, and includes lakeside yoga, kayaking, windsurfing, bird watching, dolphin watching, stand-up paddleboarding, rock climbing and wine tasting, to name just a few. There are six golf courses in Vilamoura, less than five minutes from the resort, and many more within a 30-minute drive. The crèche and kids’ club operate to UK Ofsted standards, with staff that focus on Montessori-style methods, and the KiEPOS programme encourages children to learn about sustainability and healthy eating by planting their own vegetables, herbs and flowers.