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Villa da Parra

Albufeira, Algarve

FROM £ 4,110 PER WEEK

Accommodation

Ground Floor: Entrance hall. Cloakroom. Steps down to open plan living room (Sat TV, DVD, ornamental fireplace) with doors to pool side terrace. Bar area with seating. Steps up to raised dining area. Kitchen (oven, dishwasher, microwave) with doors to outside. Utility room with washing machine. Double bedroom (A/C) and twin bedroom (A/C) with Jack and Jill en suite shower room.
First Floor: Study/living area landing. Principal double bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower room.
Outside: Terrace and steps down to pool. Dining areas. Gardens. Steps down to sunken in-built barbecue area with sink. Outside shower. Covered parking car port area.
Private saline swimming pool (kidney shaped 8m x 4m) with cascade.

A truly distinctive villa perched high on the hills of Vale da Parra close to Albufeira (5km) with views to the sea.

Villa da Parra is a unique villa that oozes light and sophistication. Interiors are spacious and predominantly white with dashes of bright colour here and there cleverly combined to create a stylish look and feel. Polished marble floors throughout centre around a sunken living area and a feature curved bar zone with its own seating. Dine with a view at the glass table under the feature domed ceiling then step outside through large glass doors to the pool terrace for a dip. There are just three bedrooms in this villa, so guests have a large amount of space between them inside and out. Two bedrooms, (a double and a twin) share a huge Jack and Jill shower room on the ground floor whilst the principal bedroom upstairs has its own shower room of equal proportions.

A large sweeping driveway welcomes you on arrival and the gardens are well manicured both front and rear. There is a sunken barbecue area with built in facilities and even a cascade feature in the kidney shaped saline pool.

Albufeira centre is about 5km and offers all amenities and a variety of excellent restaurants serving deliciously tasty fresh fish and seafood dishes. A long sandy beach borders the town, just one of the many that grace this famous coastline (Praia dos Paradinha 3.5km and Praia do Evaristo at 3.2km are two other notable beaches close by). Birdwatchers and ramblers will enjoy the renowned lake and nature reserve at Salgados Lagoon (6km) which provides an abundance of waterfowl, vegetation and coastal walk-ways while the fascinating 'Sandy City' sand sculpture site (15km) exhibits a different theme each year and is a magical place to visit at dusk when the sculptures are imaginatively illuminated with candles. The beautiful old Algarvean capital of Silves (20km) makes a lovely day trip. With its Moorish castle of red sandstone rising over fertile citrus orchards, the town remains an important cultural centre and the interesting Museo Arqueological houses various Stone and Iron Age artefacts, together with pieces recovered from Roman and Arab settlements. Faro airport is a 45 minute drive.

Steps and some unprotected drops in the garden and inside the villa means care is required at all times and the villa does not accept children under 12 years old including infants.

Property Licence No. 73723/AL

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Great Things to Do Near Villa da Parra

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'.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Go Dolphin spotting!

Take a boat trip to experience dolphin watching with Dream Wave (Albufeira Marina). www.dreamwavealgarve.com

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.

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.

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.

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