Luxury Front Line Apartment with massive 60m2 balcony overlooking the sea and village
Fantastic Front Line Apartment located in Olhos de Agua - between Albufeira and Vilamoura, Central Algarve.
2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Apartment - sleeps up to 6. Very large Terrace as big as the apartment for great outdoor living!
SEA VIEWS - FEW MINUTES FROM BEACH.
Bright airy, luxury accommodation all on one level the apartment has a massive terrace with sea views. All living areas are Air-Conditioned.
DISABLED ACCESS POSSIBLE - LIFTS TO POOL, GARAGE AND TO VILLAGE CENTRE AND BEACH.
Olhos d'Água - means Eyes of Water in Portuguese because of the fresh spring water that can be seen bubbling up through the sand at low tide.
A former fishing village that has kept its intimacy this area boasts some of the finest beaches on the Algarve - on one side of the village - long orange-red sandstone beaches as far as the eye can see, (Falesia beach recently voted No 1 beach in Portugal) on the other interesting coves, rockpools and the ever changing coastline to explore (Olhos d'Agua beach voted No 4 beach in Portugal). All of this is just a few minutes walk from the apartment.
Along the beachfront there are some excellent restaurants renowned for their great seafood and through the rest of the village you will find restaurants and bars to cater for your every taste. (Traditional Portuguese, Italian, Indian and Chinese).
For a relaxing, quiet holiday lazing on the beach and enjoying the seafood and traditional Portuguese cuisine everything is within a short walk away - no need for a car.
Golf - extensively catered for on the Algarve - Vilamoura is a 10-minute drive with its numerous golf courses and large marina. Smaller developments such as Balaia Golf Village and Pine Cliffs are a couple of kms away. Around 25 minutes away are the Golfing centres of Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo.
Balaia - 9 Holes - Par 27
Pine Cliffs - 9 Holes - Par 33
Vilamoura 5 x 18 Holes - Old Course - Par 73, Pinhal - Par 72, Laguna - Par 72, Millennium - Par 72 and Victoria - Par 72 plus Vila Sol - 27 Holes
Water/Amusement Parks - include Aqualand, Slide & Splash, Aquashow and Zoomarine - big water slides great fun for the kids. Zoomarine also has exciting displays with dolphins, seals, sea-lions and birds of prey, plus communal swimming pools, rides and flumes. Tickets including transport are available - please ask us about discounts of up to 25% of ticket prices.
Watersports, Boat Hire and Boat Trips all available nearby.
Cycling On and Off Road - Bike hire available from a number of suppliers on the Algarve with free delivery.
Walks - Lots of opportunities to explore the coastline and inland Algarve.
History - Ancient Forts such as the Forteleza in Sagres the naval school of Henry The Navigator was based and ornate Churches such as the São Lourenço Church near Almancil with its glazed tiles covering the walls and ceiling.
And not forgetting the gourmet experiences that await you at restaurants - succulent seafood and fresh fish including Grilled Sardines, Golden Bream, Sea Bass and traditional Portuguese meals such as Cataplana and Chicken Piri-Piri.
Try the Portuguese wines, some good Reds as well as sparkling Vinho Verde (literally 'Green Wine') and of course light fresh rosés. Or how about some of the local firewater - Medronho - a sort of schnapps made from the fruit of the arbutus tree, Brandymel - Schnapps with Honey or Macieira Brandy. There are also some almond flavoured liqueurs which are not so harsh and best served ice cold. Enjoy!