MISCELLANEOUS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Internet: Facilities are available at several places in the village.
Cash points: There are several cash points throughout the village.
Cleaning: The apartment is cleaned to a high standard prior to clients' arrival and after departure.
Safety: The apartment has smoke alarms, fire extinguisher, fire blanket.
Beach/pool towels: We ask clients not to take bathroom towels out of the apartment; beach/pool towels are available for hire from us upon request, price 2 Euros per towel per stay.
Smoking: We ask clients not to smoke inside the property; an ash tray is provided for use outside on the balcony.
Arrival & departure: Access on arrival day generally by 4.00pm, and check-out on departure day generally by 11.00am; but these times are flexible whenever our other clients' booking times permit. Luggage storage is available upon request.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS & TRANSPORT ROUND THE AREA:
We can arrange your airport transfers with a local cab firm at discounted prices. We can organise your car hire with a local company, to collect on your arrival at Faro Airport at no extra charge or for just part of your holiday delivered to your apartment (we have no financial interest in either of these companies, but they are always used by our friends and family with 100% satisfaction!)
Bicycle hire is available in the village. Trains go to other parts of the Algarve or further into Portugal - nearest station 0.8km approx from apartment. Local buses go to other parts of the Algarve; buses from Tavira bus station travel further afield including to Seville and other parts of Spain.
Private boat trips can be organised completely tailor-made to suit your wishes and very good value for money - eg fishing, bird watching in the Ria Formosa, exploring the coast, etc.
LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST:
Tavira town is approx 4km away and can be reached by bus, train (1 stop) - or walking for the more energetic! This beautiful & elegant historic town cannot be missed. It has avoided the excesses of development and lost none of its grace. The maze of cobbled small streets are a delight to explore. Tavira beach (12km long) is as unspoiled and enchanting as Cabanas beach, with the addition of several high quality restaurants; it has just been named as one of the Top 10 beaches IN THE WORLD by 'The Lonely Planet'.
There are many other beautiful beaches along this stretch of coast, either mainland or island - all huge, clean and sandy, and never overcrowded even in high summer.
The beautiful peaceful hills and villages of the Serra do Caldeirão are only a few km north, with stunning views and a way of life practically unchanged for hundreds of years.
The Spanish border is approx 25km east, where the border castles, little lanes and old unspoiled villages are well worth exploring
Other Activities:
BIRD WATCHING - in the hills or the nature reserve. KITESURFING - equipment and small boats rented out, & lessons in kayaking, wind surfing, etc.
