My top 10 destinations for exceptional events by Scott Ford
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The 5* Real Marina Hotel & Spa is located in Olhao’s new leisure marina and the Formosa Estuary Natural Park. It opened in 2010 and has 21 contemporary meeting spaces. The Praias (517 m²) and Ilhas (379 m²) rooms can accommodate up to 600 and 400 guests respectively, while smaller rooms can be used for more intimate meetings and events. A number of meeting rooms can also be connected to create a larger space for functions. There are 144 bedrooms, a thalassotherapy spa, gym, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, two restaurants and a bar. The hotel has panoramic views over the estuary and is located about 25 minutes from Faro Airport to the east of the city.