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The Algarve meaning 'the
west' is the sunny, warm coastal region along the south of Portugal. In
the years since the 1960's tourism has overtaken agriculture and fishing
as the main industry and a lot of the Algarve's charm has gone with the
bleak apartment blocks and sprawling villa complexes. Even so, there are
certain areas where you can still discover the beauty of the beaches and
countryside and the charm of the local people....
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| FERRAGUDO,
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Warm
sandy beaches sheltered by beautiful cliffs with their famous rock formations
combine with a wonderful sunny climate to gift the Algarve a world renowned
reputation. Situated along the coastline, the charming village of Ferragudo
remains unspoilt, by-passed by the development of commercial tourism, this
picturesque village has retained its character and traditional values.
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Vila
Castelo, Penthouses, Townhouses and Villas, Ferragudo
The houses at Vila Castelo
enjoy views across the peaceful Angrinha Beach to the historic castle of
São João do Arade. Walking around the castle you will
discover the larger beach of Praia Grande where you can soak up the sun
and enjoy a drink or lunch at one of the beach bars. The view of the prestigious
new yacht marina of Portimão is complimented by the activity of
leisure craft and the passing of the local fishing boats. One of
the many advantages of Vila Castelo is its proximity to the beach, restaurants
and shops meaning that a hire car is by no means essential. Each
of the spacious houses is tastefully furnished and offer quality that is
rarely seen in holiday accommodation. Equipment includes a dishwasher,
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Apartment Ferragudo (Ref: 29000) Self catering apartment in Ferragudo
Situated along the coastline,
the charming village of Ferragudo remains unspoilt. By-passed by the development
of commercial tourism, this picturesque village has retained its character
and traditional values. In harmony with its surroundings, The apartment
sits on the east side of the village and enjoys a an elevated position
overlooking the village.The heart of the village is a short five minute
stroll through winding cobbled streets leading to the square and waterfront
which hosts a wealth of restaurants and cafes. The restaurants of Praia
de Rocha and the marina of Portimao are also accessible by water taxi.
Golf courses and a tennis centre are a short drive away. The main beach
of "Praia Grande" is just two minutes walk away. This fabulous beach is
serviced by four beach bar restaurants and a water sports centre. Ferragudo
is often described as picturesque, unspoilt, full of charm and character...
the place to live & holiday. Sleeps 4. |
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| LAGOS
HOLIDAY RENTAL APARTMENTS |
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Lagos
- An important tourist town with many architectural signs of its ancient
past, even a building dating originally back to around 1445 and is recorded
as being Europe’s first building used as a slave-market.
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walls of the town are in most parts remaining after areas of restoration.
Attached to the famous 17th century "gold" church of Santo António
there is a small museum of regional items. There are several interesting
statues erected to the famous past figures that are associated with the
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Apartment
Vasco da Gama, Lagos Marina, Algarve (Ref: 53238) Self catering apartment
in Lagos
Completed in 2006, Apartment
Vasco da Gama is a second floor apartment superbly situated on Lagos Marina,
only a five minute walk to Meia Praia beach. The restaurants and bars on
the Marina quay side are a five minute stroll away and a further five minutes
will take you across the opening bridge into Lagos town centre where there
are many more shops, bars and restaurants to choose from. The golf courses
at Palmares and Boavista Golf Resort are within five to ten minutes drive
and the courses at Penina to the east and Parque da Floresta Golf and Leisure
Resort to the west are about 25 minutes drive away. Apartment Vasco da
Gama is a well furnished two bedroom apartment which can be reached by
lift. The living area is furnished with twin sofas, one of which converts
to a double sofa bed for a 5th / 6th person(s), if required and a dining
table to seat six. Satellite TV (limited channels- Sky News, BBC News,
Euro Sport) and CD player are also provided. Sleeps 6. |
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26 Sao Paulo, Boavist Golf Resort (Ref: 8285) Self catering apartment in
Lagos
A fantastic spacious apartment
approx 50 minutes from Faro airport, which sleeps a maximum of 6 people,
located on this stunning championship golf course close to the beach resort
of Luz and the historic town of Lagos, on the Western Algarve. The dual
aspect sitting/dining room has a sunny wrap around terrace where you can
relax on the sun loungers or have a romantic meal with views of the sea.
This property attracts both keen golfers because it overlooks the first
and second fairways and families because the swimming pool, tennis courts
and childrens play area are within 100 metres. The wide sandy beaches of
Meia Praia and Praia dAna are within 5 minutes drive so is the popular
watersports beach of Luz. The Golf course - 25% off for guests. Boavista
Golf opened on 1st January 2002, the impressive 18 Hole Championship golf
course has been designed by Howard Swan MSc, past president of The European
Institute of Golf Course Architects.His philosophy - to create a course
as if it has always been there - has been sensitively applied at Boavista,
preserving, integrating and harmonising with the areas natural terrain.
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Casa
Dom Duarte, Lagos Marina, Algarve (Ref: 53189) Self catering apartment
in Lagos
Casa Dom Duarte is a first
floor, spacious one bedroom apartment, situated on the award winning Marina
de Lagos complex, only a few minutes walk from the wonderful beach of Meia
Praia. Take a five minute walk to the town centre of Lagos, amble along
the bustling Marina quay side with its shops, restaurants and bars and
gaze at the yachts moored at the pontoons. The golf courses at Palmares
and Boavista Golf Resort are within five to ten minutes drive and the courses
at Penina to the east and Parque da Floresta Golf and Leisure Resort to
the west are about 25 minutes drive away. This stylish and modern apartment
is beautifully furnished with the living/dining room having a South facing
balcony enjoying views into the Palm tree garden and towards the Marina.
Wooden patio dining furniture and two loungers are provided for al fresco
dining or just relaxing and the kitchen comes fully equipped with a cooker,
fridge, freezer, washing machine and combination microwave. Sleeps
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Farol
(Ref: 3215) self-catering apartment in Lagos
Lovely Two Bedroom Apartment
situated less than ten minutes walk from the beach. With adults and childrens
Pool. Lagos is an ideal holiday location, there’s plenty to see and
do – and plenty of opportunity to relax and do nothing! A lovely big 2
bedroom apartment situated less than ten minutes walk from the beach &
just over 1 hrs drive from Faro airport (approx 80kms). Ideal for relaxing
by the pool or exploring the local city of Lagos and surrounding areas.
We are sure you will find your holiday in the Algarve great value with
the excellent deals currently available on car hire and flights there has
never been a better time to book. The apartment has everything you would
need for a trouble free holiday. All towels are changed mid week and bedding
at weekends .The welcome pack was a nice touch as were the fresh flowers
and pot plants. Several good size supermarkets are a few minutes drive
away if you really have to cook!! Sleeps 4. |
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Marina
Club Suite Hotel Lagos
Situated
right in the heart of Marina de Lagos, one of the most beautiful in Europe,
this space provides you with the best for your holidays. If you’re a lover
of the sea, you have before you one of the biggest and best beaches on
the Algarve Coast: Meia-Praia. If, on the other hand, you prefer historic
holidays, you can lose yourself in the city of Lagos, discovering its numerous
points of interest (for tourists). If you can’t live without a green, there
are some great golf courses just a stone’s throw away. For shopping and
entertainment you also have a lively commercial area within Marina de Lagos.
For all these reasons and for your first-choice holidays, the Marina Club
will always be the perfect port of call. Breakfast, internet access,
a reading area and terrace all this and more is on offer at Way Point Restaurant
and the Regata Club Bar. |
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Portimao
- A major fishing port, which has become a popular tourist destination
- wonderful beaches and attractive rock formations, and plentiful bars
and restaurants.
Portimão
is known for its sporting events. In the summer beach football World Cup
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held. The Lisbon to Dakar Rally passes through, and there is also surfing
and kitesurfing. In the hills near Portimão stands the Autódromo
Internacional do Algarve. Finished in October 2008, it is a race and test
circuit officially recognised for the highest categories both for cars
and motorcycles. Superbike races, Le Mans Series races and F1 tests are
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Varandas Da Rocha (Ref: 24145) Self catering apartment in Portimao
This modern
air-conditioned luxury one bedroom beach front apartment sleeps four, and
is situated directly overlooking the famous Praia Da Rocha beach. It has
a double granite top kitchen and bathroom. It is equipped with a new washing
machine, microwave, stainless steel hob, kettle, toaster, fridge-freezer,
cutlery, crockery etc. including champagne glasses and ice bucket to enjoy
sun-downers on the aluminium furniture on the balcony overlooking the beach.
The air-conditioned bedroom has two single beds with a large dressing table
and a private varanda also over looking the beach. All bedding/linen towels
etc are included. The lounge has a double sleeper couch a dining room suite
and three cabinets with TV. Sleeps 4. |
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Oleander - Spacious 2 bedroom apartment (Ref: 70196) Self catering apartment
in Portimao
This apartment
is well equipped, consisting of a good size open plan lounge / diner with
a balcony overlooking the sea. There is satellite TV in many languages.
DVD player. Dining table for 6 persons. Well appointed kitchen area. 1
ensuite double bedroom with an extra single bed, and an en-suite bathroom.
The 2nd bedroom has bunk beds and a single, ideal for a family. The communal
pool is within beautifully landscaped gardens. A car is essential for anyone
wishing to stay in this location. It is beautifully located 5 minutes from
the A22 Motorway 10 minutes from Lagos, Portimao and Alvor fishing village.
The golden sands of Meia Praia beach are very suitable for families. Here
you will find beach bars, boat trips, fishing etc. With several golf courses
nearby, for which the Algarve is renowned. Lagos is a very quaint Portuguese
town with cobbled streets, squares, lots of restaurants, cafes, bars, supermarkets
and shops of all types. Sleeps 6. |
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Hotel
Apartamento Mirachoro II, Praia da Rocha, Portimao
Located
in one of the Algarve’s most popular resorts, Praia da Rocha, Portugal.
The hotel has a fun and vibrant atmosphere and is suited to couples, individuals,
groups of friends or families. The Mirachoro II Apartments are 2 star and
were initially built in 1988 but have been recently renovated. Renting
one of these apartments provides you with the freedom to cook your own
food and sample local restaurants at will. The Mirachoro Apartments are
situated in a stunning location towards the fringe of Praia da Rocha around
a 20 minute walk from the centre. |
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Oceano
Atlântico Apartamentos Turisticos Portimao
Oceano
Atlântico apartments, just 5 minutes from Praia da Rocha and from
the centre of Portimão. Created to provide all the comfort of a
second home for your holidays in the Algarve, equipped with all the modern
conveniences needed for your stay, whether for business or pleasure. At
the Oceano Atlântico you can find an excellent range of restaurant
services, such as a pool bar where you will be able to enjoy the Algarve
sun, pampered with light meals served by the pool. At the Oceano Atlântico
development, you can choose a one, two or four-bedroom apartment, which
sleep from 1 to 8 people, with a view overlooking the town or sea. |
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Vilamoura
is in the municipality of Loulé, in the Algarve, Portugal. Its boundaries
lie within the parish of Quarteira. Vilamoura is a purpose built resort
and Marina which was started from scratch by a wealthy banker from Lisbon.
The resort was begun in 1974 and is still expanding outwards from the marine
center. The resort is located 14.3 miles west along the coast from Faro
and is 266 kilometers from Lisbon. The nearest airport is at Faro. Covering
some 20 km² of land, it is one of Europes largest tourist beach resorts.
At the heart of Vilamoura is the marina which has the capacity to berth
over 1,000 vessels. The marina is surrounded by large Hotels and Luxury
holiday homes as well as a large casino and numerous restaurants and vibrant
bars. At the far corner of the marina, it is possible to charter boats
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There are also
facilities for jet skiing and parascending. Close by there are also a number
of sports clubs, a shooting range and many night clubs. For the avid
historians there is a preserved Roman Site and Museum providing an insight
to the area's past. Originally a Roman fishing town, the ruins include
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bedroom groundfloor apartment (Ref: 2625) Self catering apartment in Vilamoura
Solar do Golfe is one of
the finest apartment complexes in Vilamoura set in large mature gardens
on the 13th hole of pinhal golf course a big favorite with tourists from
abroad and also from within Portugal itself. Whatever your tastes, Vilamoura
can satisfy them, if you prefer peace and quiet on its golden beaches,almost
any type of sporting activity, bars, restaurants a casino and only 20 mins
drive from Albufeira for the real clubbers. Vilamoura has Europes largest
marina and is filled with designer shops bars restaraunts cafes water sports
deep sea fishing companies and is also used as a great way to waste a few
hours just watching the world go by . This apartment has a small sofa bed
which can accommodate one adult or two small children. The sofa bed is
not suitable for two adults or two older children. Sleeps 4. |
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Studio
in the Old Village (Ref: 8257) Self catering room/studio in Vilamoura
The Old Village was created
some 20 years ago as a complete community, although it is only 15 minutes
walk to the Vilamoura marina. The architecture of the ‘village’ is reproduction
18th century Portuguese where the walkways are alternately classic and
rural facades. The well tended gardens are always very colourful. The complex
is free from traffic, and the walkways are a local version of cobbled streets.
The Old Village is surrounded by the beautiful fairways of the Pinhal golf
course. At present, there are two swimming pools, and a third will be in
operation before the end of 2005. The main pool is family friendly with
a very shallow area at one end. There are sunloungers at the pool and the
centrepiece is the poolside bar. The main pool is less than 100 m. from
the studio. Access to the pool is by pool cards a deposit for which is
charged by the agents, Alternativas. The second pool is not suitable for
young children, due to the depth of water. This pool is smaller and has
a more restricted area for sunloungers. Sleeps 2. |
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Two
bedroom Town House (Old Village) (Ref: 8092) Self catering apartment in
Vilamoura
Well appointed 2 bedroom
house with a roof terrace. Delightful traffic-free development with three
pools, supermarket, friendly bars and restaurants. The Old Village was
created some 20 years ago as a complete community, although it is only
15 minutes walk to the Vilamoura marina. The architecture of the ‘village’
is reproduction 18th century Portuguese where the walkways are alternately
classic and rural facades. The well tended gardens are always very colourful.
The complex is free from traffic, and the walkways are a local version
of cobbled streets. The Old Village is surrounded by the beautiful fairways
of the Pinhal golf course. At present there are two swimming pools, and
a third will be in operation before the end of 2005. The main pool is family
friendly with a very shallow area at one end. There are sunloungers at
the pool and the centrepiece is the poolside bar. The main pool is 100
m. from the house. Access to the pool is by a 'pool card' for which a deposit
is charged by our agents, Alternativas. The second pool, less than 50m
from the house, is not suitable for young children, due to the depth of
water. Sleeps 4. |
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