Odiaxere - near Lagos town - wonderful rural location - relaxing & peaceful — Property 87663

Odiaxere - near Lagos town - wonderful rural location - relaxing & peaceful

This delightful apartment is set in Odiaxere, a little village just outside of Lagos. It is in quiet and secluded countryside surroundings but within easy reach of several gorgeous beaches including the glorious Meia Praia, as well as tourist attractions - the picturesque town of Alvor and the historic town of Lagos. Accessed through private gates you will find the hidden treasure of Meia Quinta, a converted Portuguese family house. Although the owners live on-site, you will not lose your privacy, since the owners residence is facing away from the apartment. The property is owned by a couple originally from Yorkshire - they are warm, friendly people who will be happy to help you have the best holiday possible! This villa comprises of a fitted kitchen, 1 bedroom, living area which has extra bed space and bathroom. All the rooms have been decorated to a high standard which give the accommodation a comfortable and homely feel. Sky TV and DVD player in the living area.

Location Odiáxere < Lagos region < Algarve < Portugal

Availability for the apartment in Lagos region, Algarve, Portugal

Last updated on:

Wednesday, 16 July 2008

Changeover day:

flexible

Normal availability

All Year

Rental rates for the apartment in Lagos region, Algarve, Portugal

^*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes to the rental rates

• Payment can be made in UK sterling or Euros. A 20% deposit must be paid in order to confirm the booking and the balance paid 8 weeks prior to your arrival. Payment can be made by cheque, bank transfer or by Paypal. Please email or phone with any questions or to arrange your booking. Should you have any special requests or problems with dates etc. please get in touch and we will do our very best to accomodate you. We will be happy to help with any queries you may have and also provide you with details of an excellent car hire firm.
  
• A short drive from the apartment you will find an excellent supermarket - Pingo Doce. Here you will find everything you need from fresh fish, meat and fruit to wines, freshly baked bread and pastries. There is even a dry cleaners and a flower shop. The daily fresh fish market in the town is well worth a visit and on Saturdays there is a local market near the bus station. If you enjoy culture you will be spoilt for choice in Lagos. In the summer months you can see open air concerts at the amphitheater. The art galleries in the old slave market building and regimental warehouse are well worth a visit. The cultural centre of Lagos frequently has recitals and art exhibitions and Lagos has a cinema showing the latest films in English. Take a walk along the promenade to the Governor's castle with it's famous manueline style window and the 18th century fort with drawbridge and moat at the entrance to the harbour. On the way visit the baroque church of St Anthony and the Museum of Lagos
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the apartment in Lagos region, Algarve, Portugal

BEACHES

The beaches around Lagos are amongst the most beautiful in the Algarve. Meia Praia is the nearest beach to the apartment and can be reached by car in about 5 minutes. This beautiful beach forms part of one of the largest bays in Europe and its seemingly endless white sands stretch out for 4 km. There is a windsurf center on the beach and at the Marina visitors can book many other activities, including diving, water skiing, big game fishing and boat trips around the spectacular coastline. Dotted along the beach you will find plenty of good restaurants and beach bars for drinks, lunch or dinner. In addition to Meia Praia there are numerous other beaches within a 5-10 minute drive of the marina. Dona Ana, Porto de Mos, Camillo, Luz, Salema and Burgau are favourites, they are all family friendly with good facilities. A little further afield one can visit the west coast with its wild and beautiful beaches. The enormous waves on these beaches make them very popular with surfers.

DAY TRIPS

Take the road up into the green mountains of Monchique, at almost every turn you will encounter a stunning panorama of sea and mountains. Foia at 903 metres is the highest point in the Algarve. Visit the Caldas de Monchique, the hot springs for which Monchique is famous, try some chicken piri-piri for lunch. -Head out of Lagos on the N125 towards Sagres taking a detour via Ponte de Piedade, a huge rock formation hollowed out by the seas. From there continue to Sagres and Cape St Vincent, the most westerly point in Europe with its fortress and superb views of the west coast. -The Barragem de Bravura is a man made lake, a beautiful and peaceful spot, a place to relax and enjoy nature. -It is certainly worth a drive to Vila do Bispo and Aljezur to visit the wild and beautiful beaches at Castelejo, Cordama,Odeceixe, Amoreira,Bordeira and Amado. -Take the exciting Dolphin Safari trip from the Marina, or the Bom Dia boat for an interesting and relaxing day trip around the coast.