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Front of villa Robins Nest - Armona Island (Isla Da Armona)

Holiday Home #28830 from owner #78
created on 07-Oct-2009

Robins Nest

Beach villa on ideallic Isla De Armona - step back in time and have a holiday like you used to as a child !

Not Near A Golf Course Pets Not Allowed No Air Conditioning Beach Nearby Credit Cards Not Accepted Non Smoking
Disabled Access Does Not Have Internet Access Near Public Transport Bars or Restaurants Close By Does Not Have A Pool Not Near Skiing Family Friendly
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Villa in Armona Island
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom
Sleeps 6 - 7 People
€350 - €1100 Per Week

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Armona Island is a living museum or maybe a relic...? of by gone holidays - the one's you remember as a child when mum and dad would pack your bucket and spade and one swimming costume in the bag and then load you all up in the back of the car and head off to the beach for a week.
Armona Island (or Isla De Armona to the Portuguese) is a magical, special place and most people want to keep this a secret - and I would like to keep it to myself too - but the magic is worth sharing.

We were looking for a holiday house on the more lively Tavira Island (Isla De Tavira - voted top 10 beach holidays in the world) http://ibnlive.in.com/news/world-of-wonders-top-10-beach-holidays-for-families/99196-26.html
but there was no villas to rent.... only a campsite - I then stumbled upon the little beach villas on Armona Island - the next island along and far less commercial - but BEACHES are just as great.... and we booked a little cottage immediately.

We holidayed here in the summer of August 2008 and were completely entranced.....there are no cars on the island, apparently someone has a bike - but we have never seen it .....there are maybe a few hundred 'people in the know' and the best bit ?? the children can roam and play with no worries !!

You can only get here by ferry or private boat - it is only 15 minutes across the Ria Formosa Lagoon and yet 40 years away from the chaos of modern life.....there are over 12 kilometres of pristine beach, rolling sand dunes, excellent fishing and clamming (which is very very popular), beautiful sunrises & sunsets, a few portuguese 'corner shops' selling fresh produce, a couple of cafes/restaurants where the locals seem to sit all day and drink endless cups of coffee, that is - until it is too hot and the 'cervajas' BEER's are the order of the day!

As the ferry docks at the little jetty - you will see there is a little crowd of people waiting to board the ferry to go back to civilization in Olhao - but you're the lucky ones - this is where your holiday begins.

As the ferry pulls away from the jetty - the children all whoop and run across the jetty and start diving bombing and swan diving into the Formosa - its a very popular game and the teenage boys spend a lot of time (watching the girls in skimpy bikini's) while perfecting their impressive dives.

A short walk along the main footpath that leads from the lagoon beaches to the large sandy beach you come to the children's playground and Cafe Convivio - our little villa is just behind here. As you approach you will walk down a little pathway lined with pepper and mimosa trees - the whitewashed walls of the villa can be seen tucked down the pathway backing onto the tidal lagoon that if you are lucky enough to be there when there is a really high tide the water will lap at the back of the garden !

Inside the villa is a open plan lounge, dining room & kitchen - off this area there are two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Look up and you can see the high pine panelled ceiling and a mezzanine open plan room - up here is another bedroom and more generous living space. Outside the villa there is a grassy front garden and terrace with sun loungers and at the back of the villa is an enclosed terrace with tables & chairs and a brick BBQ. There is also another grassy garden and views towards the Ria Formosa and the beautiful sunsets.

There are all the modern facilities you need including oven & hob, washing machine, fridge & freezer and TV & DVD player - but you seriously ...... you will not be interested in TV !

Robins Nest on Armona Island (Isla De Armona) is a perfect retreat for families, singles, couples - anyone who needs to 'get away from it all' and those who intend to write that long thought of book - all your inspiration is here and its paradise :-)
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Front of villa Robins Nest - Armona Island (Isla Da Armona)	Walkway across sand dunes to wide sandy quiet beaches

Beach, Boating, Childrens Playground, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Restaurant, Sailing

This is a beach holiday environmement 50's style !

Cleaning Service, Cooking Utensils, DVD Player, Heating, Kitchen, Linen Service, Microwave, Open Fire, Refrigerator, Stereo, Washing Machine

The villa has the necessities to ensure that you have a relaxed holiday - retro style.....
No internet no satelite no worries !

Low Season Price : €350
High Season Price : €1100 per Week

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Price includes private meet and greet at Faro airport and transport to Olhao where the ferry departs for Armona Island.

When you arrive on Armona Island you will be met by our HouseKeeper who will walk you to the villa, pointing out the sites and local gossip ! and ensure that you are comfortable and happy.

At the end of your holiday you will take the ferry back to Olhao and our chauffeur will meet you at at the ferry dock and take you back to Faro Airport to catch your plane or alternatively onto one of our other beautiful properties in the Golden Triangle Almancil.

During normal hours of ferry operation the ferry ticket is included in the rental price. If arriving outside of ferry operational hours the cost of the private taxi transfer will be additional to the rental cost which will will pre book for you so you do not have to worry about anything !

Included in the rental price is beach towels, bath towels and bed linen.

Price Table
November	March	450
April	April	550
May	May	650
June	June	950
July	August	1100
September	September	850
October	October	700


Beach and Beer at the ferry wharf ..beer is only 70 cents !!	The BIG beach - soft white sand and miles of sunshine

Downstairs double bedroom	Wade to the sand islands that come up at low tide

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