My last minute surprise find
Review Submitted: July 6, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
Thanks to Andrew, we booked our holiday at very short notice and have now been enlightened to the charms of Solcosta. We can concur with the previous reviews. The complex is marvellous and we couldn’t have chosen any better.
Our 2-bed apartment on 1st floor with balcony overlooking pool and kitchen/bedroom had views of extensive rear garden. Furnishings basic but everything you need, fully equipped kitchen. Rooms including balcony extremely spacious. Plenty towels/linen provided & changed mid-week. Well lit premises / CCTV in operation
Excellent clean pool with plenty of sun beds and space available, mature gardens with shaded areas (if required). Snack bar by poolside (although closed for refurbishment during our stay).
There’s an attractive pond with fountain & small bridge running length of reception which contains large fish/turtles & frogs (sounds wonderful at night).
The welcome from the guy at reception was fantastic. He is very friendly, excellent English, offered advice on the resort and local conveniences, which included bakery, butchers, supermarket (Inter Marche), paper shop, fresh fruit/veg & fish mongers all within short walking distance. Pointed out lovely Cafes/Bars & Restaurants & even Banks, Chemists, Church & bus stop. We found the Café opposite (Lisboa) to be very friendly (pool table/darts board). Restaurant canopy on side shows “Nicola” but name begins with En………... again very friendly, limited menu, but food superb at a very reasonable price (3-course @ £10/head including wine)
If you prefer experiencing a little more Portuguese, but within easy reach of centre of Albufeira, then this is the place. Certainly far cheaper than staying in more commercialised areas, but having the choice of a relaxing holiday.
Location extremely handy for A22/ N125 & A2 (toll road) making sight seeing planning very easy whether it be to the East or West of Algarve. Albufeira old town is straight down the road approx 3-miles
We will certainly be back and will have no qualms about recommending to family & friends.
Thanks Resort Solcosta (and Andrew), we had a fabulous holiday.
Owner's Response: Dear Elizabeth,
What a superb review ! Thank you very much !
We are all absolutely delighted that you have enjoyed Albufeira again and your stay at Solcosta. I have passed your comments to Armenio in Reception.
I hope to hear from you some time in the near future when you are ready for another break !
Best regards to all the Family
Andrew
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