Our lovely 2nd floor apartment is on a small condominium close to Albufeira Old Town and the Marina.
The beautiful beaches of Arrifes & Sao Rafael are 12/15 mins walk.
Albufeira is a beautiful town on the Algarve coast - perfect for all ages.
The Old town with its cobbled streets lies on an endless sandy beach with water sports available. There are plenty of quality bars and restaurants.
The other side of Albufeira is the lively “Strip” which is easily reached by taxi or land train.
The apartment is our second home and is lovingly decorated with homely touches.
The twin bedroom is on a mezzanine level above the living room. It has an additional area with single sofa bed for a child/young adult.
The main bedroom has a very comfortable king-size bed. Both rooms have plenty of storage drawers and the hanging spaces have dozens of wooden coat hangers.
The living area is spacious and airy and comfortably furnished.
The apartment does not have air con but is kept cool in summer by floor standing electric fans in each room. There is often a cool breeze in summer.
Patio doors lead onto the sunny south facing balcony which overlooks the pool and restaurant and has a lovely sea view.
The swimming pool has free sunbeds and the tennis court is available at a small charge, payable locally.
We have tennis racquets and a selection of beach equipment/parasol.
The pool bar & restaurant are open during the Summer season. [usually Late March - October]
* The restaurant is closed on Sundays but you may use the pool/ sunbeds. The side gate is open. *
The lounge/diner and main bedroom have wall heaters and we have a portable heater for winter months.
ADDITIONAL INFO
The complex is in a perfect location close to beautiful beaches and clifftop walks on the outskirts of Albufeira Old Town.
There are fabulous sandy beaches along the coast in each direction.
The nearest are the beautiful beaches of Arrifes & Sao Rafael which are only 10/15 minutes walk. Both have a restaurant / beach bar.
Albufeira Marina is a 17 minute walk. There are plenty of bars & restaurants and activities for children.
Boat trips for dolphin search, caves and bbq cruises leave daily.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
25 mins drive to Aqualand water park.
20 mins drive to Zoomarine
[Pick-up location for these is close by.]
15 mins drive to Algarve Shopping Complex at Guia
The local bus to Gale stops at the end of the road every hour in both directions.
Open-top bus tour stop nearby.
GOLF:
Salgados (11 mins drive)
Pine cliffs (25 mins drive)
Balaia Golf Village (17 mins drive)
GENERAL SERVICES:
• Transfers can be arranged to and from Faro airport
• Linen and towels provided
• Management company assistance
• Golf nearby - can be arranged by management
EXCURSIONS - ACTIVITIES:
Full range of excursions can be booked locally
• Jeep Safari / Paragliding
• Waterparks
. Zoomarine
. Golf
. Coach excursions/ Seville/ Lisbon
• Rent a car / Boat Trips from the Marina
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