Further Notes:
A no-smoking policy applies inside the property.
For winter: air-conditioning units are also heaters, and there is a functional wood-burning fire to keep you cosy during the chilly winter evenings.
We have Sky TV for those who can't miss their daily dose of the Soaps etc.
Recommendations, leaflets and information on excursions, sports facilities, restaurants etc. are to be found in the apartment.
Some More Helpful Hints:
Local beaches and Portimao are reachable by water taxi service from Boca do Rio Marina (5 min. walk away) during summer months.
Beaches Praia da Rocha, Praia do Vao, Alvor are within a 10-15 min. drive. Ferragudo offers a water sports centre (water skiing/jet skiing/windsurfing).
Supermarkets, banks and cash points in nearby Parchal, Lagoa and Ferragudo. Public swimming pool also in Lagoa, 3 km.
Portimao caters for all needs; tourist information office, banks, pharmacy, wide range of shops and boutiques, bars/restaurants, nightlife, cultural events, new marina; hospital and casualty department 10 min. drive over Arade bridge (N125).
Tennis courts and beach resort Carvoeiro 15 min. drive. Lagos 22 km; Monchique 20 km; West Coast 30 km.
Good bird watching from roof terrace over river/estuary and suspension bridge, and at Alvor - river and estuary. Storks nests on chimneys throughout Portimao/Ferragudo area, including those at Boca do Rio, visible from the roof terrace!
Guest Comments:
'We had a great holiday, enjoyed touring the Algarve area. The apartment was beyond our expectations, the layout and size of the condo was great. The apartment felt like it was home with all the modern conveniences. It was enjoyable to lounge around and make use of the roof terrace. We found the location very central to all areas of the Algarve, we managed to visit most of the little towns within an hours drive each way. The weather was 25 and sunny every day so we had a great vacation. Thank you for allowing us to use your condo and we would recommend the condo to anyone looking to stay in this area.' - Owen and Patt, Ontario, Canada;
'... a welcoming comfortable apartment - nicely off the beaten track, but easily within reach of most places.' - Helen and Alastair, Reading, U.K.;
'Enjoyed our stay here; apartment is lovely - everything we expected and more!' - Chris and Graham, Manchester U.K.
