Beach:
The Algarve has one of the most stable climates in the world, this makes it an ideal year-round holiday destination.
Take a 10 minute easy stroll to the uncrowded, seemingly endless sea front and unspoilt award winning blue flag beach situated in a dune protected area.
Whilst on the beach, you can take a leisurely stroll to Monte Gordo's beach (5 miles/8km) East and Cabanas de Tavira's beach (5 miles/8km) West.
The Eastern Algarve is a well kept secret on the Algarve surfing scene, they are attracted by its quietness and warm sea temperatures.
The Eastern Algarve has the warmest sea temperatures in the Algarve, average local sea temperature: 17-20C.
Golf:
There are 6 premier golf courses all within a 15 minute drive of Manta Rota:
Quinta da Ria (2 miles/3km),
Quinta da Cima (3 miles/4km),
Monte Rei the newly constructed and highly revered Jack Nicklaus' 'Signature Course' (4 miles/6km),
the Sir Henry Cotton designed Benamor (5 miles/8km),
Castro Marim (7 miles/11.2km),
Quinta do Vale, designed by Severiano Ballesteros (10 miles/16km) which opened in October 2007.
Neighbouring Towns & Villages:
Vila Nova de Cacela is the next town inland from Manta Rota situated about 800 metres from the villa and has pubilc access to the Internet and the town has its own market on the 3rd Sunday of every month
The pretty cobbled medieval village of Castro Marim on the banks of the Guadiana River is overlooked by two hilltop castles dating back to the 13th century. The buildings in the town are predominantly white, with flashes of ochre and luminous blue. The sandstone walls above Castro Marim enclose the first headquarters of the Military order of Christ, heirs to the Templars in Portugal. The Castro Marim golf course runs through undulating hills and calls for careful play with strategically places water hazards, fairway terrain and well places bunkers.
Other Activities:
Relaxing by the pool or on the beach, or simply enjoying a glass of wine with the BBQ
