A perfect holiday at Marina Park
Review Submitted: August 23, 2009
Date of Stay: August 2009
My family and I have just returned from a fabulous 2 week holiday at this apartment and would thoroughly recommend it. The apartment was quiet, spotlessly clean, modern, very spacious and well equipped. It has a huge double sized patio/balcony area with wooden table and chairs and 2 sunbeds. Although the view of the pool is a little restricted by the roof of the poolside cafe, it is enough to give a focal point along with the wonderful views of the landscape. Towels and bed linens were changed halfway through the 2 week holiday and the apartment cleaned thoroughly. Mod cons such as dishwasher, washing machine and air con were appreciated.
Apart from the pool area being very busy (peak season in Aug), the complex itself was very peaceful and quiet. It is close to the marina area which offers a good selection of bars and restaurants - especially if you only want a 10 minute walk from the apartment (the walk is fine but flat shoes are a must, ladies - leave the heels at home!)
There is also an abundance of bars, restaurants etc in Lagos Town (20 mins walk max) - you will find your own favourites but we particularly fell in love with O Cavaleiro which although offers fabulous pizza and pasta also offers dishes with clams, piri piri, sardines, seafood, etc. It is situated on the corner diagionally across from the green tiled building in the main square (where the memorial is ) and there is always lots of atmosphere if you sit outside to eat. We also liked Calypso Bar for cocktails and perhaps a little karaoke (if you are in a lively mood) - to sing or just listen to other braver souls!
You dont really need a car other than it helps with the supermarket trips - we hired for 5 days and did trips out to Luz, Sagres, Cape St Vincent,Salema, etc but Lagos is probably by far our favourite spot in the Algarve and we were always glad to come back after trips out.
Meia Praia beach is walkable from the marina but we preferred travelling a bit further to the far end of this huge stretch of stunning sandy beach as it was quieter. We had such a wonderful holiday, we did not want to leave and are already looking at booking again for 2010....
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