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The Wedding Website of Emma Thiel and Joshua Hancock
Our ceremony and reception will take place near the charming village of Alte in the Algarve, approximately 25–30 minutes inland from the coast. For accommodations, we recommend staying in either Albufeira or Vilamoura, both located about 25–30 minutes from our venue. We have listed several hotel options below and are currently exploring room block opportunities. Guests are also welcome to book a nearby villa or Airbnb in either area. To make transportation easy, we will provide shuttle service from designated locations in both Albufeira and Vilamoura to the wedding venue, with return transportation at the end of the evening.

Flight

Faro Airport (FAO)

This airport is located in the Algarve and is the closest airport to our venue (30-40 min drive). It operates flights to most European cities and is easy to access from the U.K. Those traveling from the USA - the only direct flight is from Newark Airport (EWR) with United Airlines, otherwise you will need to connect through another European city.

Flight

Lisbon Airport (LIS)

Located in the capital city of Portugal, this airport offers lots of direct options from the USA and U.K. If you chose to fly into Lisbon, take some time to explore this beautiful city before you either A) rent a car and drive down to the Algarve or B) take a train down. The drive from Lisbon to the Algarve is roughly 2hrs 45 mins.

Hotel

Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve

65 Stefano Saviotti, Quarteira, Faro 8125-478, Portugal
 

We have reserved a wedding room block at this newly renovated, 4-star hotel, which opened in January 2026. It is located near the Vilamoura Marina and the beach. Discounted rates include breakfast and are as follows: €270 per night (king room) €290 per night (twin room) To receive these special rates, please email the hotel reservations team at: @FAORQ-SMB-reservations Vilamoura and mention “Hancock Wedding 2027” when making your reservation. These rates will be available until March 1st, 2027.

Hotel

Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa

Albufeira, Faro 8200-916, Portugal
 

Hotel

Kimpton Atlântico Algarve

Rua dos Corais, Albufeira, Faro 8200-613, Portugal
 

Hotel

Pine Cliffs Resort - Algarve

Albufeira, Faro 8200-912, Portugal
 

Hotel

Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort

Marina de Vilamoura, Faro, Faro 8125-901, Portugal
 

Hotel

W Algarve

Albufeira, Faro 8200-385, Portugal
 

Shuttle

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June 2, 2027 1:30 pm

To make getting to and from the wedding as easy as possible, shuttle service will be provided from designated central locations in both Albufeira and Vilamoura to the ceremony and reception. Return shuttles will also be available at the end of the evening. Transportation will be provided between the church in Alte and the reception venue, which is approximately a 10-minute drive away. Additional details, including shuttle pick-up locations and schedules, will be shared closer to the wedding date.