Try sardines along the quay at Portimao
freshly caught and simply served with salad and local wine. Explore the narrow streets of the old quarter with their fascinating shops, some specialising in leather goods.
Casa dos Avós
Guia, Algarve
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£ 1,050
PER WEEK
Accommodation
At a glance
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- 1 Twin Bedroom
- 4 Bathrooms
- Air Conditioned Bedrooms
- WiFi
- *Heated Pool
- Restaurant 1.4km
- Shops 1.4km
- Ground floor: Entrance hall. Living room (TV, WiFi) with doors to terrace. Dining room. Kitchen (microwave, dishwasher, washing machine). Double bedroom (A/C) with en suite bathroom. Shower room.
- First floor: Double bedroom (A/C) with en suite bathroom and doors to terrace. Twin bedroom (A/C) with en suite bathroom
- Outside: Shower. In built barbecue. Open and covered terraces. Grounds with flower beds and lawn. Private parking.
- Shaped private swimming pool (8.5m x 7m at widest points) with corner Roman steps.
Casa dos Avós sits tucked away in a predominantly rural area but only 1.4km from the amenities and excellent restaurants of Guia. Adjacent to one other villa, Avós is nestled proudly on a small rise in the land and enjoys a quiet position with views over farmland.
Casa dos Avós is perfect for a comfortable break in the sunshine and is well furnished and spacious. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom which leaves the ‘extra’ shower room on the ground floor readily available for guest or pool usage. The good size living room flows elegantly via an archway into the dining area from where a further arch leads to the kitchen. Outside is a barbecue and path that leads around to the covered dining terrace from where the attractive, landscaped pool area is just a few steps away.
Easy on the eye, the shaped private pool and sun terrace are focal points. Mature shrubs and a high wall guard poolside privacy while Roman steps into the shallow end make for easy access.
With plentiful amenities in the surrounding area, an array of activities that will appeal to all tastes and ages as well as an impressive amount of family-friendly sandy beaches found all along this celebrated coastline (several are within a 15-20 minute drive), this comfortable and welcoming home from home is hard to fault. Faro airport is a 35 minute drive.
*Pool may be heated for an extra £250 per week. Must be booked in advance. Pool cannot be heated in July and August.
- Property Licence No. 11753/AL
Pricing & Availability
Additional Pricing Information
All Prices are per property, not per person.
Please note that in addition to the property rental there is a local tourist tax to pay. We collect this tax prior to your departure and remit it on your behalf. The rate is £1.82 (€2) per night for all guests aged 13 or over applicable for maximum 7 nights.
Location of Casa dos Avós
Locality
Great Things to Do Near Casa dos Avós
Needing some retail therapy?
Visit the Algarve Shopping Centre, on the EN125 at Guia. As well as a great variety of shops, there are bars and restaurants for those who need a little respite from carrying those heavy shopping bags and to rest those weary feet. Open daily from 10am till late.
Wine tasting
Visit the Quinta da Miradouro winery near Guia to sample the Vida Nova wines specially produced for Sir Cliff Richard. Tours are available but must be pre-booked. Visit www.winesvidanova.com or if you simply wish to purchase you can visit Cellar Door Shop.
Visit the World of Sand
This international sand sculpture festival is usually held between May and October. Reportedly the biggest sand city in the world, this fascinating and spectacle will amaze all members of the family! There are sand sculpture activities for children and it is illuminated by night. Located on the EN125 between Porches and Lagoa, opposite the Noel International School.
Visit some charming inland villages
Alte is a popular village with white washed houses and narrow cobbled streets. Explore the charming little shops and then relax in the shade with a picnic by the Fontes and have a refreshing swim in the freshwater pool.
Go Dolphin spotting!
Take a boat trip to experience dolphin watching with Dream Wave (Albufeira Marina). www.dreamwavealgarve.com
The village of Guia
is renowned for the number of restaurants famous for serving the typical Algarvean dish of chicken piri piri. Naturally, they all claim to be the best but you can be assured that they are all very good and represent excellent value for money.
Visit the attractive fishing village of Ferragudo
which sits at the mouth of the Rio Arade, on the opposite banks to Portimao. Very much a working village, the quayside is dotted with fishermen's huts, artisans' workshops and a sprinkling of excellent fish restaurants. The nearby sandy beach of Praia Grande is home to an excellent windsurfing school. Narrow cobbled alleyways wind their way uphill to the impressive church with great views.
Explore the very local town of Loulé
and witness craftsmen at work in many traditions such as copper, tin, brass and wrought iron mainly in the streets around where the market is held. Other items manufactured locally are shoes, cane furniture, pottery, wax candles and harnesses. Many a fascinating hour can be spent watching the craftsmen plying their trade.
Play Golf!
The Algarve is renowned for the quality of its golf courses, offering challenges for every standard of player. There are over 30 courses along the length of the region.
Capture the atmosphere of Faro
steeped in history, by taking a walk around the old town, which is encircled by medieval walls. Evidence of the rich history of the town can be found in the Museu Arqueologico including a Roman floor mosaic and a collection of Moorish oil lamps. A visit to the Cathedral is a 'must'.
The whole family will enjoy a day at Aqualand water park
Located on the EN125 at Alcantarilha, close to Armaçao de Pera. Open daily from June. www.aqualand.pt
Nearby
Towns/Villages
| Guia | 5 mins | |
| Albufeira | 20 mins | |
| Silves | 20 mins | |
| Vilamoura | 30 mins |
Beaches
| Gale Beach | 15 mins | |
| Sao Rafael beach | 15 mins | |
| Evaristo Beach | 15 mins | |
| Coelha Beach | 15 mins | |
| Albufeira Beach | 20 mins |
Airports
| Faro | 35 mins | |
| Lisbon | 2 Hrs 15 mins |
