The Algarve:
The Algarve offers beautiful sandy beaches, excellent golf courses and a friendly ambience. On holiday in the Algarve, you'll discover dramatic cliffs which give way to deep green pine forests leading down to secluded coves and small fishing villages of white-washed houses. The area is awash with vibrant colours from tropical flowers to mosaic streets reflecting the Moorish and Roman influences, all waiting to be explored on your Algarve holiday.
With hot summers and mild winters, enjoy a holiday to the Algarve at any time of the year. Holidays to the Algarve are ideal for couples and families. The eastern coast of the Algarve offers idyllic deserted beaches and ancient towns with narrow cobbled streets and craft markets.
Cabanas:
Cabanas is a quaint, tranquil village situated 4km from Tavira in the Eastern Algarve. There are many good restaurants and cafe bars in Cabanas along with enchanting little shops and a large supermarket. Cabanas beach is a beautiful naturally formed island separated from the mainland by the River Formosa. You can enjoy a two minute boat ride to this beach, which has 3km of amazing white sand. The apartment is a 10 min walk to the shops, bars, cafes and beach.
The nearest airport to Cabanas is Faro and it is approximately a 35 minute drive. Taxis and car hire are available from the airport. We can also arrange airport transfers. A 30 minute drive will take you across the Spanish border. Car hire is not essential if you just want a relaxing holiday but recommended if you wish to explore the Algarve more fully or venture into Spain. The motorway IP1/A22 now runs the length of the Algarve making the Western Algarve very convenient to explore.
Local Transport:
There is a small tourist office in the village where you can book coach trips to nearby water parks or Seville.
There is a local train station, and bus service operating in cabanas, this goes to all of the local towns, Tavira, Faro, Castro Marim and Villa Real de San Antiono.
Golf:
The Algarve is the most popular golfing holiday destination in Europe. With its temperate year-round climate, it offers fabulous golf on a choice of great courses and excellent value for money. The nearest golf course is Benamor, ranked in the top 10 best golf courses in Europe and is a 5 minute walk from the apartment. The course was adapted from Henry Cotton’s original concept and offers some interesting challenges amid peaceful surroundings. Cork oaks, water and contoured greens feature prominently and it is well recommended.
There are two top rated courses within a 5 minute drive, Quinta da Ria and Quinta da Cima. Quinta da Ria is relatively flat, the course winds through almond and olive groves and stretches down to the Ria Formosa river. It has stunning views and is a must play for all avid golfers visiting the Algarve. Quinta da Cima was rated the N° 1 course in Portugal in 2004 by the prestigious Peugeot Guide.
Castro Marim and Maragota courses are fifteen minutes away. There are several more courses in Spain and the Western Algarve within an hour's drive. Monte Rei Golf and Country Club is reportedly the most exclusive and cosmopolitan development in the Algarve. This is set in acres of beautiful countryside and is only twenty minutes away.
marks the location of the property in Algarve
