Pestana Palm Gardens Ocean Villas are situated on a level plateau overlooking the ocean and mere 200 metres from the beach. The centre of Carvoeiro with an array of restaurants, shops, bars and entertainment venues is 1km away. For golfers Pestana Carvoeiro Golf (Pinta and Gramacho Golf Courses) is just 10 minutes from the resort.

The resort was completely renovated in 2003 and features seventy-eight 2-storey terraced homes. On-site facilities include air-conditioned restaurant and Clubhouse. Facilities at the Clubhouse include; heated swimming pool, children's swimming pool, parasols and sunloungers, tennis, sauna, gym, massage, internet service, money exchange, bar and table tennis.

Faro airport is located 60km from the resort.