THE BEAUTIFUL TOWN OF TAVIRA :
When staying in this accommodation a visit to the beautiful town of Tavira is essential! You will not fail to be enthralled by its unspoiled charm, character and tranquility. As you wander along the cobbled streets, you'll see an abundance of history dating as far back as 2000BC. A Roman bridge links the 2 parts of the town across the River Gilao, its sides decorated with traditional old bars and restaurants where you can relax and enjoy a peaceful drink or meal. Horse drawn carriages and a small train operate around the town and are perfect for sightseeing and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. The many churches (37 in total!), the town castle and the typical fisherman's harbour leading to the River Formosa Natural Park are all places to visit, along with the wonderful daily market selling fresh home grown produce. Tavira Island and its wonderful beach is accessible by ferry boat from the town and offers excellent facilities with a wonderful holiday atmosphere.
BEACHES:
The Algarve is famous for its wonderful sandy shores and Manta Rota is no exception! Approximately x km away towards to East where you will find beautiful white sands, rolling sea, sunbeds for hire and several snack bars. This beach is long and expansive offering its visitors great walking territory between other resorts right through to Monte Gordo! Another recommendation that we have would be Tavira Island (‘Ilha de Tavira’) is accessed by small ferry boat from the town harbour and boasts a huge range of facilities and a wonderful holiday atmosphere. Great fun day out, especially for the kids.
OTHER THINGS TO SEE AND DO:
.…….by traveling a little further afield there are a good range of things to do to suit all tastes. For nature lovers there are forest walks, cruises along the River Guadiana or natures trails along the Ria Formosa Reserve where bird watching is in abundance! By traveling towards the West there are some excellent shopping centres in Faro and Ghia as well as the famous Water Parks and Zoo Marine (wonderful for children), all easily reached by car (around 45 minutes) or by day trip coach. From this property it is easy to take a day trip to Spain. The lovely border town of Ayamonte is not far by car, and once there you can sample the delights of another country, including wine, tapas and excellent shopping. Or you can travel by car, local bus or train to Vila Real de Santo Antonio and from there take the 15 minute ferry crossing to Ayamonte. For the more adventurous the vibrant city of Seville is approx 170km away. For budding historians the Castle at Castro Marim is worth a look.
Golf:
The Algarve has certainly become the golfers haven. With over 30 courses and more coming, there is an abundance of choice for any level of player. Whilst the Western Algarve has certainly been at the forefront of the golfing circuit, the East is rapidly catching up as more courses are now being designed and developed.Here in the Eastern Algarve, Casa de Monte offers its visitors the opportunity to relax in peaceful surroundings whilst being amongst some of the most prestigious courses the entire Algarve has to offer. Players can choose from Monte Rei, Benamor, Castro Marim, Quinta de Cima, Quinta da Ria, Quinta do Vale and Costa Esuri. The villa is located a mere 2kms away from the spectaular Monte Rei course with all other courses being within a 30km driving radius - the furthest being just across the Spanish border. Each of the courses are challenging and enjoyable with apsects to please any discerning golfer. We are happy to arrange golfing packages to include car hire, course fees and accommodation at a party price or price per head. Please email for further details.
Other Activities:
Hill Jeep safaris, River Cruises, in house beauty treatments
