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Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort

5.0 star property
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Private pool
2 indoor pools, 3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Children’s area
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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Herdade dos Salgados, Rua Boca da Alagoa Lote 1 Fase 2, Albufeira, 8200-424
  • Place, Salgados Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Herdade dos Salgados Golf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gale Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬
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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Double Room, Resort View (Prestige)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Club Suite, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Club Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room, Resort View (Prestige)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room, Pool View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Double Room, Golf View (Prestige) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room, Golf View (Prestige)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort

Catch some rays at the nearby beach or spend the day relaxing at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 5 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort offers 250 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 82-cm Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

3 outdoor swimming pools and 2 indoor swimming pools are on site. In addition to a kids' pool, other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Children aged under 3 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 6 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Salgados Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle, plus 2 indoor pools. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine with ocean views at Coco's Restaurant, one of the property's 5 restaurants and 5 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 indoor and 3 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with hot stone massages, facials or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a children's club and a lifeguard on-site
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and a playground
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Salgados Beach and Gale Beach
  • Free local-area shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services
Enjoy the cabanas (surcharge) and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Enjoy your summer holiday at Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort with a pampering treatment at the full-service spa and refreshing swim in one of the 2 indoor and 3 outdoor swimming pools.

There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby corner/local shop. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 poolside bars and 5 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury resort also offers a children's pool, a health club and a sauna. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort was completed in January 2026.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Albufeira resort.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Coco's Restaurant – This poolside restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Primadonna Ristorante – This beachfront family restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Aji Oriental Fusion – This theme restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open selected days.
Moby Dick Buffet – This poolside buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Balcão Tasca da Memória – This family restaurant specialises in local cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open selected days.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Aji Oriental Fusion
  • Balcão Tasca da Memória
  • Coco's Restaurant
  • Moby Dick Buffet
  • Primadonna Ristorante

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 indoor pools
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 15,134 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2026
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 82-cm smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property requires full payment for the stay at check-in for all bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
The children's club days of operation vary in low season (November-March). The children's club may be closed due to low occupancy.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 6 2026 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Entertainment facilities
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 35.00 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 25 for adults and from EUR 12.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 75 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 35.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Spa fee: EUR 20 per day
  • Facilities fee: EUR 10 per person, per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.
Property Registration Number 6655
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Vidamar Algarve
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Vidamar Algarve Albufeira
Vidamar Algarve Hotel Dining Around Albufeira
Vidamar Algarve Hotel Albufeira
Vidamar Hotel
Vidamar Hotel Algarve
Vidamar Resort Algarve Albufeira, Portugal
Vidamar Algarve Hotel Dining Around
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Vidamar Algarve Hotel
Vidamar Resort Hotel Algarve Dining Around Half Board
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Vidamar Algarve Hotel – Dining Around
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Wine & Books by the Sea, Algarve Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 548 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob

The interaction, friendliness and professionalidm
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely spotlessly clean hotel and rooms. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. They went above and beyond to help with everything. It was my son’s birthday and they went out of their way to make him feel welcome and special. They put a birthday cake and complimentary bottle of champagne and wine in his room. I can’t thank the staff enough for making our stay everything we could have asked for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andy, FORT MILL

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Setareh

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haiyesh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just ok
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t use spa
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Great location. Short walk to sandy beach. Only negative is that it was a little remote from town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MALGORZATA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a wonderful resort. Very clean , beatiful view from the balcony, everyone was very nice. Great breakfast. I highly recomend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bartosz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location,big room

Lovely hotel in a great location. The room was very spacious and cold! The staff on the reception left us with mixed feelings. We have met some fantastic professional staff ....and some cocky young lads that had smart comments to everything. The breakfast was fantastic however the coffee was below average and the pods for the coffee machine in the room were not filled up once over our one week stay. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gym was very basic and small - but you could pay extra for a much better one! Really expect a decent gym in a 5 star hotel. Lots of things (e.g. coffee pods) are charged as extras - again not necessarily what you expect paying 5 star prices.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic stay at Vidamar Resort Algarve, a really easy and quick check in. Got our room keys, and hired two towels (fee was repaid upon check-out) and the room was spacious, well lit and all appliances worked too! The shower was spacious, and the mirror was well lit. Very comfy bed, and a spare pillow was in the room if needed also. Balcony gave great views onto the golf course next door, with little to no road noise, and even through the massive windows, the sun was well blocked out by the blackout curtains. Breakfast was a very good selection, from full English to meats and cheeses and eggs cooked to your own preference. Didn't try out the buffet evening meal, so can't comment on that. Swimming pool was well attended at all times by life guards, and there were plenty of sun loungers, bean bags and parasols for everyone to have their own space. Staff were always pleasant, and our room was clean. Would come back again, for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahesh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I've ever stayed at!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ting-Jung

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cecilia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked having the adult only pool area.
Adult only pool area
View from my balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AADARSH

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here in August with my husband and 6 year old for 12 nights. The rooms are modern, clean and beds very comfortable. The pool was the highlight, it's huge, with 2 smaller kids pools. Plenty of sun loungers and nice fresh towels every day - so no need to bring any. The breakfast was fantastic! We paid for the buffet one evening which was very expensive and I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The Italian restaurant was nice but overpriced. The hotel is located next to the beach which is great but we discovered all of the sun loungers had reserved signs on them so we couldn't stay long with no shade. There really isn't much around the hotel at all, we ended up paying quite a bit to go into albuferia in the evenings. Overall we loved the hotel itself but wouldn't go back due to the location and very overpriced food and drinks.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tt
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No advertised services

Hotel is clean and has a 5 star feel, but honestly misses a huge opportunity for 5 star service. Couple of examples: Gym - you have to have a gym to be 5 star, they advertise one, but in truth the gym is an additional €10 per day. They do have a room to use for free, but all equipment is broken and u safe, but as you are changed and in the mood, you’ll pay the €10 to use the larger facility. Bars/resturants - markets a wonderful sunset bar and restaurant, however, it’s was privately hired out for weddings four of the 8 nights we stayed. Your left with the hotel bar, that is in the lobby and no atmosphere. Overall this is a clean and new hotel, but 4 star at best.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the stay, room was lovely and the shower was incredible. Buffet breakfast was really good, buffet dinner not so good. One lifeguard seemed to really hate English people and often told off the children for playing with a ball or jumping in. Overall a nice stay and would go again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

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