A PURE BEACH BREAK— Don’t waste precious holiday time travelling to and from the beach. Hotel Da Rocha, with its comfy suites, puts you within touching distance of Rocha beach, one of Algarve’s most popular sandy stretches. All summer long the beach is hive of buzzing fun. Enjoy a friendly kickabout on the sand or mix things up with a game of beach volley. Hit the waves and zoom into the horizon on a high-speed jet ski and other thrilling water sports. Golf courses are also in the area, and petrolheads will love the Algarve Internacional Autodrome.