Nearest Airport
: Faro
at 40
Kilometres
Nearest Ferry
: Portimao
at 30
Kilometres
Nearest Motorway
: A22
at 5
Kilometres
Nearest Beach
: Praira Da Oura
at 1000
Metres
Nearest Barpub
: Corcovada
at 100
Metres
Nearest Golf
: Solgardos
at 5
Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant
: Rei Dos Frango's
at 50
Metres
Car: not necessary
Near to lots of stunning white-sandy beaches, shops, golf, fishing, bars, restaurants. Situated very near the famous 'Strip', and The Old Town. Weekly markets in Loule, Quarteira and a monthly market in Albufeira the first Tuesday of every month Loule market every Saturday. Loule is a gorgeous market of the gypsies, where you will be able to find a great variety of products (clothes, shoes, handbags, toys and some handicraft) and also a chance to haggle over the prices. You could spend time discovering the magnificent city, daily market of fresh products situated in a building of Arab architecture and the farmers market, or even visit the Castle and Museum. Quarteira market every Wednesday, this is an old fishing city and holds the oldest and biggest market of the gypsies of the region. You will find a great variety of products (clothes, shoes, handbags, toys and some handicraft) you can also get a chance to haggle over the prices. .Coach trips can be arranged in the Corcovada office, trips include Water Parks in Guia and Quartira. Lots of coach trips to places of interest or shopping. Day trips to Faro, and Portimao. Faro the capital of the Algarve, stopping near the marine and garden, time to wander the long shop streets and discover the past through the historic area. Portimao visiting one of the most famous beaches of the Algarve Praia da Rocha, stopping to appreciate the views of Forte de Sta Catarina, beach and marine. Stopping finally near the River Aarade to visit the centre of the city of Portimao for a little shopping.
Day trip to Silves/Monchique, Silves the ancient Arab capital of the Algarve where the remains of this culture are still visible. Visit the Castle and Catherdral. Onto Monchique at the top of the mountains (902m) the highest point of The Algarve.
You can even arrange a jeep safari day trip. Feel the invigorating energy of a jeep ride in the fields of the Algarve countryside. Crossing rivers and orange orchards, through the barren land you will find lost places and ancient handcrafters. Enjoy the views from the hill tops and take a chance to catch a special photo. Try a taste of honey and medronho (arbutus-berry firewater) and learn a bit about the local life.
As you see we have lots to offer from chilling here at the apartment, going to the beach, shopping at the locals marketing and a little more energy required for the water parks or jeep ride, we have something for everyone.
Within a 20 minute drive there are several high quality golf courses such as Victoria, Old Course, Millenium, Laguna, Pinhal, Vila Sol, Salgados, Faldo and Christie Oconnor. As a member of the latter 2 courses we can arrange discounted golf both there and at the Oceanico Golf Courses, plus transfers to all of them. As a keen golfer and local player please contact me with any questions.
Faro Airport are now doing Golf Club hire from 35 euro per week might be worth leaving yours at home.
See a 360 degree Virtual Tour of Albufeira's Old Town here - http://www.albufeira.com/360/
