The Algarve:
There are many reasons to visit the Algarve: a warm, sunny climate that usually enjoys a lovely breeze, some of the best beaches in Europe, numerous quality golf courses, and a relaxed atmosphere. The Western side of the Algarve is less developed than areas nearer to the airport: the motorway to this area only opened a few year's ago. If you take a trip to the spectacular coastline at Cape St Vincent you will be at the most south-westerly point of mainland Europe and this area is steeped in naval history.
Other places to visit include the picturesque mountain spa town of Monchique; the quaint fishing village of Burgau; the Barragem de Bravura near Odiaxere, where you can swim in the dam's eucalyptus-scented water and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Megalithic monuments at Evora.
Extra information :
The nearest supermarket, Intermache, is 5 mins by car from the villa. This shop sells everything from food to clothes.
The resort has a security team who patrol around the area, especially at night- they even let you know if you leave your car boot open by mistake!
The villa is very well located at Boavista, in fact it was a show home for the resort. There are great views from both the front and the back of the villa. You are steps away from the beautiful pool and the relaxing sunbathing area that surrounds the pool. There are two communal pools at Boavista and the pool opposite the villa is the newer and larger of these two pools. The villa is on a cul-de-sac, so only cars that belong to the homes around the pool pass by, making it a safe area for children. The recently opened clubhouse/bar/restaurant, inside pool, gym and spa are about a ten minute walk from the villa. The coffee house/restaurant called 'Monte's' is about 10/15 minutes walk away.
How to get to the area:
The nearest airport is Faro International which is about a 55 minute drive away from Boavista. Most airports have budget flights to Faro. Below are listed a few examples:
Easyjet fly to Faro from: Belfast, Bristol, East Midlands, Newcastle, Stansted, Gatwick, Liverpool, Luton. BMI/bmi baby fly to Faro from: Birmingham, East Midlands, Cardiff. Other airlines that fly to Faro include: Monarch, Thomson Fly, Aer Lingus, Globespan, Ryan Air, First Choice, Flybe, Jet 2 and BA.
Golf:
For golfers, Boavista championship golf course is on the doorstep. This course opened on the 1 January 2002 and was designed by Howard Swan MSc, past president of The European Institute of Golf Course Architects. His objective was to design a course that preserves and integrates with the area's natural terrain. Umbrella pines, almond, fig, palm and olive trees line the rolling fairways making Boavista a beautiful golf course. The golf is challenging and enjoyable and the course has quickly earned the reputation of being amongst the best in in the area. Guests at the villa receive a 25% discount off the green fees and a 10% reduction at the clubhouse. In Lagos is the most picturesque Palmares golf course. There must be in the region of 30 other great courses within an hour's drive, for example, Alto Golf, Morgado, Penina Golf Resort, Villa Sol golf, Salgados Golf, Pinta, Gramacho, Parque da Floresta, Vilamoura, Pinhal, Laguna and Millennium.
