Vacation Rental Description
This apartment is located right in the heart of where its all happening on the Portuguese Algarve. Choose from virtually any land or water based sport you can think of and Vilamoura has it all to offer, from fantastic golf courses to the world famous marina you will not be stuck for choice. For those with rest and relaxation in mind this apartment is located in a very quiet area of Vilamoura surrounded by the small low rise resorts that encompass two of the towns finest golf courses. With great beaches and the waterfront just a couple of minutes drive away you will also be spoilt for choice with Vilamoura's amazing array of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes, budgets and age groups. If you strike it lucky at the Casino then you will also have the facility to wander through the resorts many fine designer shops to spend your winnings. Alternatively, if you're not a gambler, why not just sit in a harbourside cafe with a cappuccino and watch the rest of the world go by.
The Location
Vilamoura is located approximately 20 - 25 mins west of Faro and can be reached easily by public transport or by renting a vehicle. Approx taxi fare from Faro Airport is 22 -25 euros. To the East, the Spanish border town of Ayamonte is about 40mins away & opens the gateway to a great opportunity for day trips to cities like Seville or Gibraltar. Closer to hand Tavira is one of the oldest towns on the Algarve, an old fishing port immersed in history this really is 'a must do'. The Gypsy market in Loule, about 10mins away is well woth a visit for presents & local handcafts. Haggling is the norm & part of the fun and ambiance. To the West, the Algarve's world famous beaches & quaint towns like Lagos, Portimao, Sagres and Silves are only a short distance away. Travelling North one has the opportunity to visit the more rugged & very beautiful beaches of the Silver Coast.The capital Lisbon is approx 2hours away & with Oporto just further North again with no shortage of history and culture.
Activities
A holidaymakers paradise. It really does have something for everyone on it's doorstep. World Class Golf is all around, Water sports such as sailing, power boating and deep sea fishing are immediately available at the marina along with fishing from the shore or just swimming in the ocean at some of the fantastic beaches with their fantastic sandstone backdrops. There is fantastic coastal walks and cycling routes, parachuting / parascending and any amount of activity / water parks for young and old, not to mention the go karting and the facility to take in a show or gamble your life away at the famous casino. If you don't want the trouble of driving or arranging these activities or tours then just visit some of the kisks at the marina and these tours can be arranged with ease and at very reasonable rates.
Touristy Stuff
Vilamoura is gifted with a fantastic location and a splendid waterfront which boasts scores of fantastic restaurants and bars to suit all tastes and ages. Here you will also find many designer shops and stores, where if your tired shopping you can just sit down and watch the world go by. Figo the famous footballer & one of the more famous people in Portugal can be seen regularly in his bar on the marina front. An amazing pub where you can go and spend hours just looking at the photos and tops of the worlds most famous footballers. Get away from the marina and into the backstreets and you will find some fantastic restaurants with great food sometimes a lot cheaper also. For serious shoppers, a short distance away is 'Algarve Shopping' a fantastic shopping mall with great shops &an entire upper floor given over to some really good restaurants. On your way back from there you can drive back past Sir Cliff Richard's home and vineyard. Perhaps not the best wine but there are more !!
Facilities
Aircon
Cable Satellite
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
Dryer
DVD
Garage
Heating
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Shared Pool
Sterio
TV
Washer
This luxuriously furnished apartment comes complete with plasma TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, PS2 and all the other holiday essentials. It is nestled between some of Vilamouras finest golf courses ( Laguna & Millenium ), with great discount available to our guests. Situated in a quiet low rise area it is a short distance from some of Vilamoura's fantastic beaches and tourist attractions, it will suit anyone wanting a relaxing holiday or as active a trip as one could want. Whilst golf is on the doorstep the world famous marina with all its waterborne activities is only 2.5km away, with all its great bars and restaurants, not to talk about it's excellent and varied shopping immediately on hand. Arrival / Starter packs including drinks food and breakfast items for those arriving late are available on request at a nominal charge. For larger groups we have other property owners who will accommodate additional visitors golf 4 balls etc, at similar rates in adjacent apartments in the same complex.
Activities
Adventure Sports
Beach
Biking
Boating
Playground
Cinema
Fishing
Golf
Gym
Horse Riding
Mountain Biking
Night Clubs
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
Rafting
Tennis
Theater
Theme park
Water Skiing
Water Sports
Zoo/Wildlife
All rental rates include utilities and final clean. A full cleaning and maid service is available at clients expense. We can also arrange Airport tranfers, Welcome packs, Tee time reservations etc just let us know.
Other Activities
A whole range of activities such as waterparks, go-karting, casinos and many more available close by.
Golf Information:
We have a number of friends with apartments in the same complex for golfing parties with more than one or two four balls etc, and can also negotiate favourably discounted rates as well as reserve very good tee times. Contact us for details.
Owner Location Comment
Nestled in a very quiet ,low rise area between some of the best golf courses in Vilamoura, this apartment is also just minutes away from Vilamoura's world famous marina. The location is perfect for all sorts of holidays, be it for golf, sailing, watersports or just pure relaxation and or family fun. The waterfront in Vilamoura also offers many attractions, with a fantastic number of restaurants and bars surrounded by a variety of great shops which will make it a very pleasant and easy way to fill any day. If the going gets hot, then why not cool down on some of the beautiful beaches like Falesia. If you fancy a day trip, you can go to some the other old towns & ports of the Algarve like Tavira, or go further to Seville, Gibraltar, Lisbon etc which are only 2 hours away. The apartment is furnished to a very high standard with all facilities provided inc Plasma TV, DVD, Hi-Fi etc, and with a fully fitted kitchen complete with washing machine & full size BBQ all needs are catered for.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Faro at 20 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Loule at 7 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : Vilamoura at 3 kilometers distance