The apartment is in a good location, a few minutes from the beach and a short walk from Alvor's bars and restaurants. The location is quiet and in a gated complex with communal pool and parking.
The apartment was very clean, well maintained and spacious, with excellent facilities for self catering , plus a safe and free Wi-Fi. There was no welcome pack that some other reviewers commented on, but that was no problem for us. There are two sofa beds in addition to the one bedroom. The mattress was quite firm and the bed a standard size. A king or queen size would have been better, the room is certainly large enough. From the balcony there are views of the beach and harbour, it doesn't overlook the pool. Great for having breakfast and watching Alvor slowly come to life each day.
This is our first time to Alvor and we loved it. It has an excellent beach that was not too busy, with numerous beach bars/restaurants and the old town centre with its wide choice of restaurants and bars, plus supermarkets and convenience store. Some of the bars are lively and there are also places if you want a quiet drink, have a chat and watch the sunset.
The booking process with the owner Isabel was easy with regular communication via e-mail. We were met by Maria when we arrived who showed us around and gave us useful information. They were happy to accommodate a slightly early arrival which was very helpful for us to make the most of our first day.
We have already been recommending Alvor and Isabel's apartment to family and friends. We would return to both without hesitation.