Explore the town of Lagos
famous for its sea faring traditions and the former capital of the Algarve. Take a rest in the Praça Infante Dom Henrique and enjoy a well earned cool drink.
Vista Mar
Armacao de Pera, Algarve
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Just 150m from the beach
Accommodation
At a glance
- Sleeps 14
- 3 Double Bedrooms
- 3 Twin Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- Air Conditioned bedrooms
- WiFi
- Heated* Pool
- Beach 150m
- Beach Restaurant 550m
- Games room
- Table Tennis
- Ground Floor: Entrance hall. Cloakroom (WC). Living/dining room (Smart TV, WiFi) with doors to garden. Kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine). Double bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower. Double bedroom (A/C) with en suite bathroom. Twin bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower room. Twin bedroom (A/C) with en suite bathroom. Bedroom with bunk beds (A/C). Cloakroom.
- First Floor: Double bedroom (A/C) with en suite bathroom. Twin bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower room. Living area/games room with sofa bed (no A/C in this room). Balcony with further seating.
- Outside: In-built barbecue. Open and shaded terraces. Garden with lawn. Private parking.
- Private heated* swimming pool (15.5m x 6.9m)
Vista Mar is a spacious 7-bedroom villa with stunning sea views, located just a 2-minute walk from Praia dos Beijinhos beach near Armação de Pêra. Close by are further beaches Praia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha (2.5km), Benagil Cave (9km), the Salgados Golf Course (8km) as well as Zoomarine Park (9km) and some of the region's best seafood restaurants, making it the perfect base for exploring the Algarve.
Great for large families, groups of friends and relaxing seaside holidays, Vista Mar has various outdoor spots to relax in the garden and around the pool as well as a balcony with sea views. The property has 7 bedrooms, 6 of which are en-suite, ensuring greater comfort and privacy for larger groups. A games room with games console and a sofa bed, ideal for children and teens helps keen everyone entertained. Outside is a large heated* pool, lawns, as well as shaded spaces with pine trees perfect for relaxing on long sunny days.
Located in a quiet residential area within walking distance of a beach and restaurant there are further cafés, supermarket and restaurants within a short drive. Armação de Pera (2km) 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 Grande at 8km and Salgados at 7km are two other notable, family-friendly beaches close by). Birdwatchers and ramblers will enjoy the renowned lake and nature reserve at Salgados Lagoon (7km) which provides an abundance of waterfowl, vegetation and coastal walk-ways.
The beautiful old Algarvean capital of Silves (16km) 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.
- *Pool heating £65 per day (minimum 7 nights and must be booked 7 days in advance). The heating system allows the water temperature to be increased by approximately 3°C to 5°C above the temperature of an unheated pool only.
- Property Licence No. 124162/AL
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Great Things to Do Near Vista Mar
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.
A church with a difference
Visit the spooky Chapel of Bones, (Capela dos Ossos) at Alcantarilha near Guia whose walls and ceiling are clad with approximately 1,500 skulls. The chapel adjoins the church.
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.
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.
When in Rome..
don't forget to sample the many different types of port wine! Chilled white port makes an interesting aperitif and can be a serious rival to sherry. Accompanied by some delicious local olives, it's a great way to preface a supper of freshly grilled sardines!
Go Dolphin spotting!
Take a boat trip to experience dolphin watching with Dream Wave (Albufeira Marina). www.dreamwavealgarve.com
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.
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'.
Spend a day at Zoomarine
one of the biggest attractions on Algarve. It is both a theme park, Aquarium and there are water shows with dolphins, seals and sea lions to entertain all ages. Located on the the EN125 at Guia. www.zoomarine.com
Birdwatching
The Algarve is a stop off point for migrating birds and as such is a haven for birdwatchers. One of the most important sites is the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, stretching east from Faro these wetlands and lagoons are considered to be amongst the most important in Europe in terms of birdlife. Amongst the species that have been spotted are white stork, flamingo, hoopoe, stone curlew, Caspian Tern, Iberian Chiffchaff..
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 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.
For a day out with a difference, visit the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
which stretches along 37 miles of coastline east of Faro from Olhao to Tavira. It was created to protect the ecosystem of the area and is an important breeding area for wetland birds.
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.
Nearby
Towns/Villages
| Armacao de Pera | 3 mins | |
| Silves | 21 mins | |
| Ferragudo | 22 mins | |
| Albufeira | 23 mins | |
| Loule | 35 mins | |
| Vilamoura | 36 mins | |
| Lagos | 44 mins | |
| Monchique | 45 mins | |
| Faro | 52 mins | |
| Tavira | 53 mins | |
| Vila Real de Sto. Antonio | 1 Hr 10 mins |
Beaches
| Praia dos Beijinhos | 2 mins | |
| Armacao de Pera | 7 mins | |
| Gale Beach | 15 mins | |
| Benagil Beach | 16 mins | |
| Albufeira Beach | 28 mins |
Airports
| Faro | 49 mins | |
| Lisbon | 2 Hrs 20 mins |
