Travel Arrangements:
We have lots of experience of travelling to the Algarve and lots of contacts for all services. We would be pleased to advise you of the best contacts for cheap, reliable flights and car hire, and we can discuss this in further detail if you give us a call. A full information pack is available and we will send this to you on request. We can arrange for a driver to meet you in the arrivals hall of Faro airport and take you direct to your villa for 55 euros each way (up to 8 people). These drivers are from a local professional tour company and we find can make all the difference to getting your holiday off to a good start. Remember we are not a holiday company so if you talk to us we can try and tailor things to make everything the best for your holiday requirements.
In the locality:
The area is famous for its beautiful coastline with its many fantastic sandy beaches and also many secluded rocky coves to explore. The massive 'Algarve Shopping' complex is 10 minutes drive and the famous Zoomarine park with dolphin and sealion shows, fairgound rides and other attractions is about 15 minutes away. There are several other waterparks nearby which it is possible to visit. The famous 'strip' is a 5 minute walk away, this is a mile long street from Montechoro down to the beach which is lined both sides with bars, cafes, shops, restaurants. At night it comes even more alive with entertainment of every kind from karaoke and live entertainment bars, top class discos and nightclubs through to intimate & romantic first class restaurants. There really is something for everyone. There is a new train (a bit like a children's ride which goes on the road!) which will take you into the old town with its romantic and lively square for about 2 euros and takes 5 mins.
Golf:
Golf Information for the Algarve, Portugal - Europe's premier golf area. There are currently twenty-five courses in the space of 100 miles of coastline, with more under construction. The purpose built golf resort of Villamoura with lots of great courses is 15mins drive away. Over the last few years the Portuguese Open has been hosted at Penina, Vila Sol and São Lourenzo, all of which are included in the list of top European championship courses. Sunny playing conditions and immaculately manicured fairways and greens are the norm in the Algarve. Salagodos golf is one of the nearest courses to the villa and is a compact course situated behind a long stretch of dune-backed beach. It very much like a Scottish links course, except the sun shines more often here. There are a lot of testing lakes, and most of the holes are near water hazards, so bring along lots of balls. Just 5 mins from the villa is the brand new Balaia golf village, this has a testing 9 hole par 3 course, driving range, putting and chipping greens so its ideal for a couple of fun hours or sharpening your game ready for the serious stuff later! Note – We can now provide you with a link to a website giving greatly reduced green fees and you can book tee off times on the Internet.
