29/08/2026
We Are Proud — and We Want to Say THANK YOU
What an amazing year 2026 has been for Algarve Hot Tubs. Busy, stressful, sometimes challenging — but also incredibly enjoyable and rewarding.
It has been a long journey since we started in 2010. Back then, we had three hot tubs standing on the lawn in the garden, while our “office” was the terrace underneath an awning. A nice awning, though! 😊
Year by year, we invested and developed. First came a proper deck for the hot tubs, then a log cabin became our office, followed by a beautiful pergola over the display area. Little by little, the business grew.
The journey was not always easy. We went through several suppliers before finding the products and partners that were right for us. Then Brexit happened. With many of our suppliers in the UK, suddenly customs, paperwork and importing became part of everyday business.
But we have always believed that perseverance pays off.
Three years ago, we were extremely fortunate to become a dealer for Hot Spring Spas, one of the leading manufacturers in the industry. What we did not realise at first was that we were also becoming part of the Watkins Wellness family — and that opened up a whole new world for us.
After years of struggle, things suddenly became enjoyable again. Training, meetings, support and the opportunity to learn from some of the best people in the industry made such a difference.
Of course, we soon discovered that we did not know everything after all! Hot Spring technology meant learning a completely new system and, in many ways, starting again from scratch. But once again, the support was incredible: excellent training courses, great meetings and a technical helpline where experienced field technicians actually know what they are talking about. Simply amazing.
And then, finally, last year we found our new showroom in the Loulé Industrial Estate. We had been searching for what seemed like forever. Too expensive, no parking, nowhere to unload trucks, ridiculous rents — or cash-only deals. We were nearly ready to give up.
But once again, we learned the same lesson: keep going, keep trying, and eventually the right opportunity comes along.
Today, we can honestly say that we are proud of what Algarve Hot Tubs has become.
But none of it would have been possible without our fantastic customers. We always try to do our very best, although sometimes things do go wrong. What we have learned is that being honest, communicating openly and talking things through creates understanding and patience.
And today, seeing a Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 makes us incredibly proud.
Someone from Watkins recently said that one of the nicest things about our work is that we can make a difference to people's lives — to their wellbeing, their quality time with friends and family, and simply to their everyday enjoyment.
We couldn't agree more.
Thank you to every one of our customers, supporters and partners. This journey would not be the same without you.
THANK YOU ALL!
