Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

Search for accessible places to go

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Pine Cliffs Resort - Albufeira - Pine Cliffs Gardens - Swimming Pool

Praia da Falesia, PO Box 644, Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal, 8200-909

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Pine Cliffs Gardens)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the Piri Piri Steak House.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in Piri Piri Steak House.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located in a WC block next to the Pine Cliffs Gardens pool.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations in Piri Piri Steak House.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located next to the Pine Cliffs Gardens pool.

Pool (Pine Cliffs Gardens)

  • Pool 1 View
    • The Gardens pool is located in the grounds of the resort to the rear of the G1 (Lotus) and G2 (Jasmin) buildings.
    • The paths on the approach to the pool have empty water trays with a depth of 15cm.
    • The only way to bypass these trays is to go onto the grass and around.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Access into the water is via 4 steps.
    • There is a central handrail.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The steps have some clear markings.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: a children's pool.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Pine Cliffs Gardens Pool)

  • The female and male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located in a WC block next to the pool.
  • The distance from the poolside is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a step.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.