The Algarve is setting a new standard for luxury living in 2026 with two stunning branded residence developments: Marriott Residences Algarve Salgados and The Residences at The Westin Salgados Beach Resort. Perfectly positioned between Salgados Lagoon Nature Reserve, Salgados Golf Course, and Salgados Beach, these homes combine sunshine, sea views, and world-class amenities for buyers seeking the ultimate lifestyle.
Luxury meets wellness
These branded residences go beyond traditional real estate, offering a “live well” concept that blends wellness, lifestyle, and community. Residents can enjoy spas, swimming pools, golf, fitness centres, and beach sports, all supported by attentive concierge and maintenance services. On-site restaurants and green communal spaces make socialising easy, while a dedicated kids club ensures younger residents are also catered for.
Stylish, comfortable homes
From one-bedroom apartments at the Marriott Residences to two-bedroom homes at the Westin, each property features spacious layouts, large windows, and elegant, branded furnishings. With Faro Airport less than an hour away, these homes are easily accessible for international buyers and perfect as primary residences, second homes, or investment properties.
Alda Filipe, Regional Director and Partner at Kronos Homes, which is managing the sale of these branded residences, highlights the lifestyle benefits:
“2026 is the year to focus on living well – in all its forms. The co-located Marriott Residences Algarve Salgados and The Residences at The Westin Salgados Beach Resort make this easy to achieve. Buyers can enjoy a seamless purchase process and the opportunity to use their property immediately. Ideal as primary residences, second homes and investments, these homes raise the bar when it comes to real estate designed to support living well.”
A smart investment
Prices start at €350,000 for a Marriott one-bedroom and €675,000 for a Westin two-bedroom, offering capital growth potential and income opportunities through professional management. With branded residences on the rise globally, the Algarve is emerging as a prime destination for international buyers.
The bottom line
For sun, sea, and a lifestyle centred on wellbeing, the Marriott and Westin Salgados residences set the benchmark for living well in the Algarve in 2026.
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