Location: Sao Rafael in Portugal
Nearest Beach:
beach at 800.0
Metres
Car: not necessary
There are 3 magnificent beaches within an easy 5 minute walk, one of which is Sao Rafael. This beach has been voted Portugal's best beach, & fourth best in Europe - ref .There are also many other beaches within driving distance, both east and west. There are many world class golf courses across the Algarve. Ponta Grande clients can obtain discount green fees on all Algarve golf courses reception Desk). There are also a number of excellent water parks within easy driving distance. Visit the old fort at Sagres (the most westerly point on mainland Europe). Close by is Cap St. Vincente, both places have magnificent cliffs. There are excellent shopping malls with cinemas, about 10mins. drive to Guia. Boat excursions are available at many marinas along the coast, e.g. Albufeira Marina, Portimao, Lagos. Dining out in the Restaurants in the Algarve is exceedingly good value, BBQ chicken piri-piri a speciality. Another speciality is seafood meals with fresh fish. Try sardines.