The Algarve / Central Algarve region:
With seemingly endless days of clear blue skies, the Algarve is blessed with a wonderful climate. In the spring it reaches 23C and the summer can reach 38C. In the evenings there is a gentle breeze to keep you cool.
The Algarve is known for its beautiful beaches and championship golf facilities.
The property is ideally located just 20 minutes drive from Faro airport. For the shoppers amongst you, the 'Algarve Shopping' & retail outlet centre is only a 20 minute drive away, near Albufeira.
Further Details:
Shopping: Vila Sol now has its own shopping center at the entrance to the resort & has a small supermarket for essentials, a bar/pub, boutique shops and a fine selection of restaurants. For large supermarkets, we recommend Apolonia on the way to Almancil, which carries British goods. There are other generally cheaper supermarkets such as Modelo, Lidl and Plus on the way to Loule. There is a large shopping centre known as 'Algarve Shopping' about 20 minutes away, near Albufeira. You can find a number of smaller supermarkets in Vilamoura. We can arrange for the fridge to be stocked with essentials before arrival at an additional cost. Please contact the owners to arrange this.
Local restaurants: You can use the various restaurants in the Vila Sol hotel complex and golf resort. There are five Portuguese restaurants within a short distance. Their specialties include grilled fish, pork and clams, cataplana and grilled chicken piri-piri (spicy). There is also a good Chinese and Indian restaurant in close proximity. Vilamoura marina offers many quality restaurants covering a wide variety of cuisines.
The Aqua park is only 0.5 miles away. Quarteira and Vilamoura 3 miles and Loule 5 miles.
Golf:
The Algarve is home to some of the most spectacular golf courses in Europe.
More than a dozen golf courses are just a short drive away. The magnificent Vila Sol golf course is a few minutes walk from the apartment. This championship course has hosted the Portuguese Open. Contact golf reception on +351 289 300 505.
Other courses in the immediate area include:-
Laguna | Millennium | The Old Course | Pinhal | Victoria all within a 5-10 minute drive.
Vale Do Lobo Ocean | Vale Do Lobo Royal | Pinheiros Altos | Quinta do Lago North | Quinta do Lago South | San Lorenzo | Pine Cliffs all within a 15-20 minute drive.
Palmares | Balaia | Salgados | Alto | Penina | Gramacho | Pinta | Silves | Vale do Milho | Quinta Da Ria | Quinta da Cima | Benamor all within a 45 minute drive.
