The spa comes to you, in Faro

Faro is the gateway to the Algarve, and also a city people live in all year. Inside the Old Town walls you pass through the Arco da Vila to the cathedral, while outside, Rua de Santo António and the marina area carry the everyday bustle. Across the Ria Formosa lagoon lies Praia de Faro. Whether you live here or have just landed, RHEA brings the massage to your door with a professional table, hot towels and hypoallergenic oils.

Many visitors land in Faro after a long flight with a stiff neck and back. A massage booked for the late afternoon of your arrival day, or the next morning, is an easy way to start the holiday. For those who live and work in the city, in Montenegro, Gambelas or the centre, an early evening session helps close the day. We book every day from 7am to 10pm, with 4 hours' notice.

We also cover Olhão and Tavira. In Olhão, the flat-roofed houses around the market halls and waterfront are close to the ferries to Armona and Culatra. Tavira spreads across both banks of the Gilão river, joined by the old bridge, and many holiday homes sit on the way to Ilha de Tavira, Santa Luzia or Barril. The historic centres have narrow streets, so tell us where the therapist can park when you book.

After a day cycling the coastal path or out on a boat in the lagoon, sports massage is the usual choice. To recover from the journey, Swedish massage is the most requested, and for older back tension deep tissue goes deeper. If you are pregnant, pre-natal massage is offered from the second trimester, lying on your side. A RHEA gift card sent by email is also a lovely way to welcome visiting friends or family.