Self-catering holiday homes: Rocha Brava

Make holiday rental accommodation or apartment in Rocha Brava, Algarve, Portugal your home away from home

Rocha Brava, Portugal is a large, beautifully landscaped resort on the outskirts of Carvoeiro. Sitting on top of a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean, villas in Rocha Brava are of true Andalucian style, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of flora and fauna, not to mention the abundance of communal swimming pools throughout the resort.

Things to do on holiday in Rocha Brava, Algarve, Portugal

Rocha Brava itself is not a huge tourist attraction, but a wonderful place to stay, surrounded by a wealth of Algarve attractions. In the resort, there are enough shops, restaurants and cafes to keep visitors very well fed when they take a holiday rental apartment in Rocha Brava, and there are a number of swimming pools and a beauty centre for massages, reflexology and aromatherapy if you just feel like spending a day in the sun getting pampered. The resort also boasts a huge gym and tennis academy with lessons available throughout the year.

Surrounding Rocha Brava there is an enormous amount to do. There are two great golf courses within walking distance of an apartment in Rocha Brava, and an equestrian centre right on the outskirts. Of course, being in the Algarve, Rocha Brava has marvellous access to a range of golf courses, providing something for every taste of golfer.

The cliffs overlooking Carvoeiro are a magnificent asset for walkers. There are some stunning walks to be done along the coast, with paths diving down to idyllic coves and secluded beaches, where it is hard to resist a quick dip or taking a long, lazy break on the sand.

Places to holiday in Rocha Brava, Algarve, Portugal

Carvoeiro will become a familiar sight to you of you take a Rocha Brava apartment or villa. The town is home to the closest beach to Rocha Brava accommodation, and is also likely to be the place to stock up on food if you plan to cook whilst staying in a self catering villa in Rocha Brava. There are a great range of activity options too, including a variety of boat trips along the coast.

Weather in Rocha Brava, Algarve, Portugal

The Mediterranean climate of the Algarve means that winters are short and mild, whilst summers are long and hot in Rocha Brava. During the summer, scorching daytime temperatures, often reaching up towards 40˚C melt into delightfully warm, endless evenings which are ideal for a drink on the beach or on the balcony of your Rocha Brava apartment, overlooking the sea.

Flights to Rocha Brava, Algarve, Portugal

Located just 55km from Faro International Airport (FAO), an apartment in Rocha Brava is easily reached from the UK. There are numerous cheap flights to Faro, provided by a large number of airlines, so finding a suitable and convenient flight should not be a problem.

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