Resort facilities:
There is a multi-purpose sports area, with tennis (coaching available), a multi-sport court and children's play area. Horse-riding, water sports, golf and sea fishing can all be arranged.
A family friendly resort, Estrela da Luz offers a children’s club in peak season and use of sister resorts in the area. A small additional charge, payable locally, secures use of luxury pool towels as required, and transport on the resort shuttle bus.
The resort has secure underground parking, with reserved spaces for residents, serviced by a lift to the apartment, and a 24-hour reception with helpful staff on-hand.
Local area:
The lovely promenade which leads down to the sandy Praia da Luz beach is just a 5 minute walk. Sheltered by stunning sandstone cliffs, fringed by rock pools and offering a range of water sports, the large beach is ideal for families, with numerous beachside cafés, restaurants and bars.
In addition to all the expected holiday resort facilities, the village of Luz also has several banks and English-speaking medical practices.
Inland are the mountains of Monchique and to the west, Sagres and Cape St. Vincent, the most south-western points of mainland Europe. The beach villages of Burgau and Salema are within easy distance of the apartment, as are family attractions such as Zoo Marine, water parks, crazy golf and Lagos Zoo. Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, is about a 3 hour car journey.
Travel:
There are direct flights from most UK regional and major airports to Faro International (flying time from 2½ to 3 hours). Faro airport is approximately a 50 minute motorway drive from Luz. A train service also operates from Faro to Lagos. You can arrange a hire car from the airport, or in Luz. Alternatively, transfers can be arranged if you prefer, and with local buses and taxis available in Luz centre, you need not hire a car for this holiday.
Golf:
Estrela da Luz is well served by Golf courses, where guests are offered preferential rates. The easiest to reach is Boavista which you will pass on the way to the resort, being only a five-minute car journey from the apartment, also serviced by the resort shuttle bus. The Palmares and Parque da Floresta courses are 15 – 20 mins away.
Other Activities:
childrens club, footbal coaching (high season)
