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Wine and Books by the Sea Algarve Resort - Swimming Pools, Spa and Fitness

Herdade dos Salgados, Rua Boca da Alagoa, Lt1, Fase 2, Algarve, Portugal, 8200-424

Access Guide

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on levels 0 and 1, in the male and female standard toilets and in Primadonna Restaurant.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on levels 1 and 2, next to the spa pool, within the spa, gym and indoor pool changing rooms, next to the pool bar, within Coco's Restaurant and in Primadonna Restaurant.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located within the spa, gym and indoor pool changing areas.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the level 1 and Primadonna toilets with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located next to the pools.

Pools (Grounds)

  • Pool 1 View
    • The main pool is located next to the building.
    • There is step-free level access to the pool.
    • 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.
    • There is a central handrail.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The pool is staffed at all times.
    • Additional facilities include: poolside showers and a bar.
  • Pool 2 View
    • The kids pool is located next to the main building.
    • There is step-free level access to the pool.
    • 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.
    • The pool is staffed at all times.
    • Additional facilities include: poolside showers and a bar.
  • Pool 3 View
    • The swim-up pool is located next to the main building.
    • There is step-free level access to the pool.
    • 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 3 steps.
    • There are handrails on both sides.
    • The handrails are easy to grip.
    • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The pool is staffed at all times.
    • Additional facilities include: poolside showers and a bar.
  • Pool 4 View
    • The Mar Club pool is for adults only.
    • There is step-free access on the path from the buildings.
    • At the entrance there are logs, which cause a step/larger threshold and also an uneven surface.
    • 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 covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The pool is staffed at all times.
    • Additional facilities include: a bar.

Changing Area (Indoor Pool)

  • Changing Area View
    • The female and male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located along the level 0 corridor, opposite the Wellness Centre.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • There are double automatic doors.
    • The doors open by sliding.
    • The width of the opening is 95cm.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a second, single manual door.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 81cm.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench, baby change facilities and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
    • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is one step to the shower facilities.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • There is a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Pools (Indoor)

  • Pool 1 View
    • The indoor pool is located on level 0, opposite the Wellness Centre. There are doors from the corridor.
    • There is stepped access into the pool area.
    • This is an indoor 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.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • Access into the water is via 6 steps.
    • There is a handrail on the right going down.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.

Entrance (Wellness Centre)

  • This entrance is located along the level 0 corridor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 186cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Changing Area (Gym)

  • Changing Area View
    • The female and male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located to the right of the spa.
    • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
    • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a soap dispenser.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is one step to the shower facilities.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 10cm.
    • There is a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Gym

  • The gym is located to the right after the spa reception.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Spa

  • About View
    • The spa is located on level 0.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise.
    • Seating available in the building includes: sofas and stools.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Reception View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 103cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Sauna View
    • The sauna is located next to spa pool.
    • The most accessible route to the sauna has stepped access.
    • There is an automatic door along the most accessible route.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There are 2 steps into the gym.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the highest step is 8cm.
    • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 58cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Steam Room View
    • The steam room is located next to the spa pool.
    • The most accessible route to the steam room has stepped access.
    • There is an automatic door along the most accessible route.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is one step to the steam room.
    • There are no handrails for the steps.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 68cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Treatment Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the treatment room.
    • Treatment Room 5 was surveyed.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 200cm.
    • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • There is a stepped access to a Jacuzzi bath and the shower.

Changing Area (Wellness Centre)

  • Changing Area View
    • The female and male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located along the corridor near the treatment rooms.
    • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 82cm.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
    • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a soap dispenser.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is one step to the shower facilities.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 10cm.
    • There is a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Spa Pool

  • Pool 1 View
    • The spa pool is located to the left of the spa reception.
    • There are automatic doors to access the pool.
    • The doors are 82cm and 89cm wide.
    • There is 1 step to access the pool.
    • This is an indoor relaxation pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers and relaxation beds.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • Access into the water is via 7 steps.
    • There is a central handrail.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: a jacuzzi.
    • There are 6 steps to the Jacuzzi.