At Villa Marachique:
Fabulous outdoor swimming pool surrounded by beautiful gardens, with a separate children's pool, available from April through to October.
The pool area is for the exclusive use of guests at Villa Marachique, it is equipped with sun loungers and sun shades. Non intrusive green security fencing surrounds the gardens/pool, this adds to the feeling of safety especially for families with small children. A fully paid pass is provided by us.
A general comment we have from our guests is that Villa Marachique's pool has to be one of the largest in Alvor!
Alvor has plenty of good restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and traditional shops.
Beaches:
Alvor Beach is 2 Kms, 5 mins. in the car/ 20 mins walking.
It has coves, coffee/snack bars dotted along the beach - a peaceful beach with a lovely view out to sea.
At night lights shine on the rocks and in the distance you can see Lagos -
There is a really rustic charm about Alvor.
Praia du Vau 5 mins. in the car.
Praia da Rocha 10 mins. in the car.
You can get a taxi if you do not wish to walk or hire a car they are inexpensive
Travelling from the Airport etc:
Faro Airport to Alvor is about 45/60 minutes drive mostly motorway. Car hire is recommended, but not essential. If you do not wish to hire a car, we can arrange a taxi. Airport bus transfers are available.
Car hire is very easy to arrange at the airport.
Travelling by bus:
There is a local bus stop right outside complex for buses to Alvor and Portimao.
You can get information from the Tourist Information Shops - they are always helpful and free maps are available.
Advice on local attractions, family days out etc.
Ski:
N/A
Golf:
For the Golfers:
Alto Golf is practically next door to Villa Marachique, Penina (Champion Golf Course) 10 minutes drive away, several other courses within half an hour's drive.
Other Activities:
Restaurants, Family Entertainment - Water Parks, Zoo Marine, Slide n Splash, The Monchique Mountains