Two pools set in the beautiful landscaped gardens:
On the spacious balcony there is a quality garden table and 6 chairs as well as 2 sun beds and parasol.
Using the lift or the 2 flight of stairs you can access the gardens and two pools via ornamental paths.
The terraces around the pools are ideal for sunbathing or lying in the shade under a parasol.
There is also secure underground car parking.
Nearby are water parks as well as Zoomarine which is set in 8 hectares. Here you will find a marine zoo and shows with emphasis on the preservation of marine life. You can even interact with the dolphins.
Praia Da Oura is famous for 'The Strip'. a street with a huge variety of restaurants, shops, bars and nightclubs. This is situated a maximum of 20 minutes walk from the apartment but there are also free buses that will collect and drop you off near to the apartment at all times of the day and night.
Beaches and views:
From the balcony you have fabulous views of the surrounding countryside which include the many orange trees and olive and carob trees in the neighbouring fields. To the right of the apartment block there are clear views of the sea and the view along the balcony is to the tennis courts and the small short country road which runs to the road where you turn left to Olhas D'Agua or right to Albufeira.
It is just a 5 minute drive to the beautiful blue flag beach of Falesia. The picturesque golden sandy beach of Olhos D'Agua is a 2 minute drive or can be reached in 20 minutes by foot. In the opposite direction to the west are the beaches of Santa Eulalia, a 2 minute drive or 15 minute walk and the nearest beach, Prai De Oura, is across the country road down the path which also leads to 'Club Med' and this is reached from the apartment by strolling for 10 minutes.
There are many other local attractive beaches in the Albufeira such as Praia de Sao Rafeal and Praia de Castelo to name but two
Furnishings:
Furnishings:
The furnishings are stunning and chic and include a hand crafted solid wood dining table and 6 chairs with matching TV unit and coffee table, a Divani designed 3 seater pale brown sofa bed with an easy opening mechanism and a matching armchair, all located in the large L shaped open plan lounge/dining room. The spacious master bedroom has a Portuguese style double bed with a wooden headboard and base and a matching 5 drawer chest of drawers and bedside cabinets The second bedroom is furnished with 2 Portuguese style single beds with wooden headboards and base. There are 2 built in wardrobes.
Golf:
The Balaia Golf Course is situated right next door to the apartment and the world renowned Millennium Golf resort and Victoria golf club are nearby as are the courses at the Quinta Da Lago and Vale De Lobo as well as Penina and Sao Lourenzo. Presently there are 28 golf courses within a half hour's drive and there are more under construction.
Balaia Golf Course has its own award winning, testing, executive 9 hole course, with distances ranging from 67 to 160 metres. There is a driving range, a practice bunker, chipping and putting greens. An impressive club house with a large terrace overlooking the first tee, has a restaurant, reception, pro shop, club hire, trolleys and lockers.
Over the last few years the Portuguese Open has been hosted variously at Penina, Vila Sol and Sao Lourenzo, all of which may be included in the list of top European championship courses. Warm playing conditions and immaculately manicured fairways and greens are the norm in the Algarve. Whatever your level of skills or dedication there is a course for you in the Algarve.
Top European tour players come to the Algarve, both for the Portuguese Open and to enjoy the excellent conditions. There are plenty of golf shops, academies and driving ranges.
Albufiera is situated close to three main courses, Salgados, Balaia and Sheraton Pine Cliffs all within five minutes drive. A real golf enthusiasts paradise!
