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Luxury quiet apartment with private pool near the beach and mountains in Algarve

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Children’s area
Outdoor pool
TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6980 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury quiet apartment with private pool near the beach and mountains in Algarve

THIS APARTMENT IS OUR SECOND HOME, YOUR SECOND HOME FOR LONG OR SHORT TERMS
Do you want it to be your second home too, during a few months every year? THEN SPECIAL PRICE.
Would you like to have a really luxury, comfortable and nice apartment for your holidays?
Because it is our home is not typically furniture as a holiday apartment and it is in perfect condition with all the facilities and atmosphere.
This modern, fully furnished, air-conditioned luxury two bedrooms beach front apartment sleeps four, plus two on floor bed, and is situated overlooking the famous Praia Da Rocha beach. The kitchen is equipped with washing-drying machine, microwave, stainless steel hob, toaster, fridge-freezer, etc. including champagne glasses and ice bucket to enjoy sun-downers on the balcony overlooking the sea. The air-conditioned main bedroom has a big double bed with a large dressing table and TV.
The infamous Casino and night-clubs are in ten minutes walk.

Property manager

Antonio Romero

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Jetted bathtub

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 980 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 50409/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Portimao, Portugal

What's nearby

  • Algarve Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rocha Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Três Castelos Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Vau Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Portimão Marina - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 8 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Branquinho - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪O Viriato - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante A Casa da Rocha - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪TAFFY's GRILL - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Servi - Vau - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury quiet apartment with private pool near the beach and mountains in Algarve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury quiet apartment with private pool near the beach and mountains in Algarve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury quiet apartment with private pool near the beach and mountains in Algarve?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury quiet apartment with private pool near the beach and mountains in Algarve?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury quiet apartment with private pool near the beach and mountains in Algarve located?

Located in Praia da Rocha, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Algarve Casino and Rocha Beach. Três Castelos Beach and Amado Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Luxury quiet apartment with private pool near the beach and mountains in Algarve Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Excellent apartment to spend a week, at least. For its conditions, it sure was cheap. Very quiet place, nice and friendly people, and close to everything Algarve has to offer. Loved it.

8/10

We stayed here last week for 8 days. We arrived late Sunday night so no 1 was able to meet us. Antonio gave us a detailed email with details of keys and codes for the apartment. Which was all easy to find and use. It really helps!! The apartment was spacious and was great for 4 adults and 2 children. The balcony was lovely to sit and have breakfast or a meal on. It’s a shame it isn’t a little bit bigger. We had a lovely week in the area which we have visited on day trips before. Lots of lovely restaurants no more then a 20 minute walk. There is a lovely swimming pool which is a great size and kids spent most of there time in there. It is such a shame that it isn’t cleaned more often as with the open space and building site next door you get lots of trees and bits in the water. Also some repairs need to be made to the pool. Lots of tiles are coming off and some holes in the pool which a few of us caught our feet on. We came away with a few grazes from the missing tiles and rough parts of the pool. That really let the pool down as it’s a great size and you don’t get many like that anymore. Once it was clean the children (and the adults) loved spending time in the water. The 2 Sun loungers were great especially as we were down there so long most days. The girls loved the park too!! The only other fault was the WiFi. Most days the connection was so slow nothing would work. With 2 younger children films and CBeebies is a must..... with such a poor connection it was a long week watching the few programs we downloaded. Thank you Antonio for being a great host even though we didn’t meet you! Maybe 1 year we will come back and stay :)
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10

Appartement propre et fonctionnel . Situation géographique idéale ( proche plage et commerces ) Antonio le propriétaire est très sympathique et disponible ( nous le remercions ) Place de parking en sous sol idéale pour préserver le véhicule du soleil. Piscine propre calme et agréable . Nous recommandons vivement cet hébergement
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Airy, light and spacious in a good location. Pool area clean and functional but not very inviting - could do with more loungers and some umbrellas. Main suggestion - make a ‘house book’ with basic information on how everything in the apartment works, what to do/who to call when things go wrong (we had a power cut) and some local recommendations for eating and shopping. It would have been a great help.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Proche des plages (2mn à pieds), appartement conforme à la description (calme et spacieux) avec une belle vu mer. la piscine est très bien et propre (soleil tt la journée). et je voudrais remercier Antonio (le propriétaire) pour son accueil. à refaire
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Het appartement is mooi gelegen, zo'n 10 minuten lopen van de boulevard cq het strand. De 2 slaapkamers zijn goed gesitueerd en de woonkamer is gezellig. De keuken is mooi ruim en de ligging van het balkon is prima op het zuid-westen. De entree is mooi en het geheel buiten ziet er mooi groen en erg verzorgd uit! Het agentschap zou het adres wat beter kunnen omschrijven door de straat ook te vermelden en niet alleen Castellos da Rocha, Loge 1 te noemen. Het was even zoeken 's avonds in het donker. De sleutel was daarna weer wel goed te vinden. Kortom een prima verblijf.

10/10

spacious , clean and good and quiet location. Well equipped kitchen and a wonderful view.

10/10

Had a fantastic stay in Praia da Rocha. The apartment was absolutely perfect with a great sea view from the main balcony. Pool is very large and varied in busyness while we were there. Sometimes we had it to ourselves for several hours, especially between 2pm and 4pm we found. But I never saw more than half a dozen people poolside at any one time, even though it was August when we went. 2 sunbeds were a great bonus by the pool marked with the apartment number, as not all the apartments in the condo had sunbeds and just used towels on the grass. Apartment is VERY spacious with all mod cons. It was very hot when we went so we did use the air con a fair amount. There is also a bonus side balcony off the kitchen which was great for hanging out washing. There are no British channels on the TV so if you are English speaking be sure to bring a laptop where you can watch iPlayer, films, etc.! We paid a very small amount extra for Wi-Fi and it was a godsend with the children, aged 9 and 14! We didn't hire a car in the end but supermarkets and beach are only 10 minutes away by foot. The beaches are spectacular. We preferred the beaches to the right as you face the sea where there were more interesting rocky outcrops and it wasn't so busy as on the main strip, which looked a bit like sardines in a tin. Cut through the caravan park to get to the quieter beaches on the right hand side. Can highly recommend the boat trip into the caves - 3 hours long was just right and the resident boat parrot highly entertaining! Trip cost 30 Euros per adult, 15 per child (under 12) and well worth it. Down the main strip are lots of market holders - be sure to barter with them and the same with the hair braiders - my daughter really wanted it done and we bartered 5 euros off. Definitely would like to return to this amazing place. Antonio is so very lucky to own this gorgeous apartment. :o)
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

10/10

Um apartamento bonito com todo o conforto. Passamos uma Semanha espatecolar no apartamento e na praia da rocha.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Apartamento muy grande con dos dormitorios, salón, cocina, baño y terraza. Lavadora y lavavajillas. Tercera planta con ascensor. Con piscina común y garaje. A unos 10 minutos de la playa de 3 castelos, accesible por escaleras y de la zona más concurrida de portimao. Está en una zona muy tranquila.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

This apartment is lovely and maintained to a high level. The location is fairly good with only a 5minute walk to the beach and the start of the main front. The beaches are amazing in Portugal, they go on forever but shame the sea isn't warmer. We hired a car so we were out and about and made it easy to nip to big supermarket to get supply's. Very well equipment kitchen. The only downsides to the apartment is not having any loungers round the pool, had to sit on the grass. The other thing is there is a building site right next door, didn't bother us too much but would have been nicer without the drilling but they do have Sunday's off! The apartment block itself felt very safe and friendly. Great family holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Wir waren zu viert (2 Paare zw. 24-27 Jahren) und hatten einen wunderbaren Urlaub! Alles hat super geklappt. Als wir vom Flughafen kamen, hat uns Carla schon empfangen, um uns die Schlüssel zu geben und alles zu erklären. Sie brachte uns auch die Handtücher und das Bettzeug (muss unbedingt vorher bei Antonio für 10 € p.P. bestellt werden, wenn man es nicht selbst mitbringen möchte). Die Lage ist super. Der Strand ist in ein paar Gehminuten erreichbar und zusammen mit der Praia dos tres Irmaos einer der schönsten Strände an der Algarve. Vom Balkon hat man einen schönen Blick zum Meer und auf eine Weide mit ein paar Pferden. Zu Fuß kommt man auch gut zu den vielen Restaurants und Bars am Meer. Den Pool hatten wir die gesamte Woche fast für uns allein, wir waren allerdings auch nicht in der Hauptreisezeit. Die Wohnung war sauber und in einwandfreiem Zustand. In der Küche war alles vorhanden, was man so zum Kochen braucht. Alles in allem hatten wir einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt und werden gerne wieder kommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

My family rented Antonios apartment in July/August 2012. Before I comment on the apartment I must also name check the Taxi firm we used for the airport transfers - "Algarve 365". They were excellent and reliable. Also all drivers are from the UK and on the way to the apartment were more than helpful in giving us an overview of the area and hints on places to go, shops, restaurants etc. Couldn't recommend them enough. As for the apartment, well, what you see in Antonios pictures is what you get. A very modern, well kept and clean apartment in a relatively new apartment complex. It is very spacious, well presented & very comfortable. We had a small issue with hot water on the first day, but between Antonio on the phone and some friends of his in the same building we soon discovered that it was a building issue, not just affecting one apartment. But after the first night we had no recurrence. Another plus for us with renting a property was access to the very nice patio & pool. Unlike a Hotel, most time we had it all to ourselves - no fighting for a place near the pool here. In terms of location, this also could not have been much better. It was about 10 mins to the 'strip' were there was an abundance of restaurants of all types and price ranges. Beaches are excellent too. For those unfamiliar, as we were, with Praia Du Rocha it is a very Family type resort. An excellent size and not over commercialised. We found it easy to get around, mostly using local buses and people were helpful in pointing us in the right direction etc. we visited a few other resorts and this was for us one of the best. We had visited Albufeira quite a number of years ago and returned on this trip to find it unrecognisable and very commercialised. For shopping should you wish to do some of your own cooking or just basics I.e. water. We would suggest visiting the large supermarket which can be found by turning right out of the apartment street and heading to the main road. Turn right again and then keep walking. It's quite a walk, about 30 mins, but we did this, stocked up and got a taxi back. Well worth doing than keep carrying water etc around in the heat. Many thanks Antonio. You have a great apartment in a great location which provided us with a superb setting for a marvellous holiday. David, Kay & Family
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

My girlfriend and I stayed at Antonio's apartment in June. We were slightly unsure about private letting an apartment but Antonio answered all of our questions and was very prompt and quick in getting back to us. Antonio provides the very best customer service! On arrival at the apartment we were met by Lu who was great and showed us around the apartment and grounds which are very well kept. The apartment is simply stunning and the pictures do not do it justice. It has all of the facilities you need and was very homely. The design is very modern and the kitchen is very functional. The apartment is also very secure so you don't have to worry when you go out. The beach is only a five minute walk away from the apartment and is picture postcard perfect!!! The nearest small shop is only a few minutes away and there is a larger supermarket on the strip for bigger supplies. The main strip is only a 7 minute walk away and there are bars and restaurants everywhere. 'la casa da rocha' restaurant does amazing seafood (try their garlic piri-piri prawns!) and has a beautiful sea view in the evening. The people in Praia De Rocha were very friendly and I would reccomend learning some basic Portuguese before you go. We found that we received better service in most places by attempting to converse in Portuguese. The only downside was that we were only there for 1 week, we now wish that we had booked 2! All in all a lovely place and a stunning apartment! I would recomend this apartment to anyone looking for a home from home place. It is suitable for families and couples looking for a great getaway! We would certainly book this place again! Many thanks Antonio. Jit and Caroline x
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We booked a great holiday, everything was as described, we felt very well, our son (18 months) loved the sea and the beach, the apartment is great so we will come back. Antonio and his family gave us a warm reception, as we've known each other a long time, as friends. After 2 weeks, we had to go back to Switzerland, but we'll be back, thank you antonio, thanks portugal. Wir buchten einen super Urlaub, alles war wie beschrieben, wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt, unser Sohn ( 18 monate ) liebte das Meer und den Strand, die Wohnung ist so klasse, wir werden wieder kommen. Antonio und seine Familie gaben uns einen warmen Empfang, so als kennen wir uns schon lange, wie Freunde. Nach 2 Wochen mussten wir zurück in die Schweiz, aber wir kommen wieder, danke Antonio, danke Portugal.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We went to stay at Antonio's apartment for our honeymoon in July 2011. We were very unsure about private letting an apartment but the pictures were amazing and Antonio seemed nice so we went for it. We had also been to the resort before and knew the location of the apartment so we were happy with where it was. When we arrived, Antonio came to meet us and took us personally to the apartment. He was very friendly and showed us around the apartment and the grounds. The apartment was as shown in the pictures! Really luxurious! We spent most of our time on the large balcony and as Antonio suggested, we used his extension cable most mornings in order to take the toaster out onto the balcony for our continental breakfasts. The grounds and pool area were perfect. Most days we were the only people lounging around the pool in peace and quiet and the extremely secure entrance to the grounds meant that you were never disturbed by the public. In the evening, it was a 5-7 minute walk up to the main strip and there are restaurants everywhere. 'Food & Wine' and 'La Dolce Vita' were the best restaurants we went to. It was a bit of a walk out to the Casino (which did excellent cocktails) and again further out to the Fortaleza but well worth the walk. On the way back, you could jump in a taxi outside the Jupiter Hotel and it was only 4 euros to get home. If you prefer the beach to the private pool, again, it is a 5minute walk directly opposite from the apartment balcony. This is the most pleasant part of the strip of the beach as it is quieter than further along. For supplies, there is a mini supermarket 3minutes away on foot from the apartment if you walk up in the direction of the hotel 'Clube Praia Mar' and round the corner. It was ideal for fresh bread, milk etc and much better priced than the shops on the strip. When buying large bottles of water, this small walk back to the apartment was accessible. I would certainly recommend any couple or family to Antonio's apartment. It would easily fit four adults and two children. I would certainly give Antonio our custom again if we return to Portugal! Jason and Lynsey x
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The property correspond exactly to the description, pictures are well done. There are all confort you may need. I really recommend it to every one is searching a place to stay in Praia da Rocha. Have fun!!! Stefania
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We rented this apartment for the months of April and May 2011 based on the great reviews and the great correspondence I had with Antonio prior to renting. We were not disappointed. Antonio is an absolute charm and provided top notch customer service. He is awesome. This apartment is plenty roomy (we had 2 and one guest for 10 days) spotless, very nicely decorated, extremely secure and comes with everything you need to make it your home away from home. The grounds are kept immaculate. It is very convenient to 2 of the city bus lines and a 10-15 minute walk up to Av. Tomas Cabreira. Although more than feasible to take the city bus to the market, grocery store and area attractions, some may find a car more convenient. We did not have a car and managed. I would recommend this property to any of my friends or relatives. Antonio and his apartment were a GREAT find!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Nos hemos desplazado desde Asturias una semanita hasta este apartamento para disfrutar de una estupenda semana de vacaciones. El apartamento estupendo, amplio, completo y muy bien ubicado tanto para desplazarnos por la zona como para ir a otros destinos de visita. El tiempo nos ha acompañado y el ambiente también, en junio se nota que todavia la gente no esta de vacaciones. Queremos agradecer al propietario el servicio prestado y recomendarlo a todo aquel que quiera conocer la zona del algarve, y disfrutar de un buen alojamiento.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

We stayed unfortunately only for one week at this perfect place. We hired a car while we were there and it is really a great base to sightsee all of the Algarve. The location was perfect for us, less than a ten minute walk to the start of the strip, but far enough away that it wasn't noisy. The pool was deserted the majority of the week, so it was like having our own private pool. The public areas, gardens and pool area are all very well maintained. Special thanks to Lu and her husband, who met us on arrival and saw us depart is also lovely and was more than happy to answer any questions or offer advice. We can recommend this apartment to all our friends without any doubts and we hope to be in this apartment soon again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Just back from a great holiday in Praia da Rocha. I have holidayed there on and off for years, ever since my parents had a time share there and this accommodation is definately worth the money. Antonio was very easy to deal with and communications before we travelled were very prompt. Lu, who met us on arrival and saw us depart is also lovely and was more than happy to answer any questions or offer advice (although we didn't really need any as i'd been to the resort and the surrounding area several times before). Special thanks must go to Lu who was still awake and waiting to greet us, even though we were nine hours late getting to the resort due to Faro airport being closed due to the volcanic ash cloud. The apartment is very well maintained and spotlessly clean. All of the fixtures / appliances are of a high standard. The apartment has every conceivable mod-con, including air-conditioning / heating which came in very handy as the temperature varied quite a lot over the week and a couple of the nights were rather cold. The kitchen, although we didn't have any need to do much cooking with so many great restaurants close by could easily be used to cook up a dinner party with plenty of utensils and dishes etc etc. The location was perfect for us, less than a ten minute walk to the start of the strip, but far enough away that it wasn't noisy. The pool was deserted the majority of the week, so it was like having our own private pool. The public areas, gardens and pool area are all very well maintained and the pool appeared to be thoroughly cleaned every night. Overall, it offers extremely good value for money and is definately somewhere I would return to the next time i'm back in Praia da Rocha.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We had a wonderful vacation here. The apartment is clean, spacious, well-maintained and located in a quiet area (lovely when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of beach life). Everything Praia da Rocha has to offer is close at hand with the beach only a short walk away (closest beach landmark is the miradouro bus stop). The grounds are lovely and well-kept. The pool and children's play area was a big plus for the kids (and for us). The apartment also came with a deeded parking spot and boasts outdoor gated parking as well. We would definitely consider coming back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

o unico ponto fraco que notamos foi o facto de o frigorifico não estar a refrigerar a 100%, de resto foi excelente
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Just back from a great holiday in Praia da Rocha. We have holidayed there for the past 6 years and this year we enjoyed our best accommodation. The apartment is only 2/3 years old and is spotless. The owner was a pleasure to deal with and made sure that everything was just right for us. We stayed for three weeks and had the pool all to ourselves most of the time. We hired a car while we were there and it is really a great base to sightsee all of the Algarve. The apartment has every conceivable mod-con, including air-conditioning, and is kitted out to a very high standard. Just a nice distance away from the centre of the resort in a very quiet area. We've only just come back and already can't wait to return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Wonderful apartment in ideal location close to but far enough away from the strip at Prai de Rocha. We, 2 adult couples, were there in the last week of March this year, the weather was cool but dry so we never sampled the large pool and well tended gardens. Easy walking distance to the biz of Prai de Rocha with its many bars and restaurants. Wonderful little bar, turn right after leaving the apartment and head to the main road. The bar is across the road to the left, it has a Laurel and Hardy theme and the host Otto and his wife are great. Try it you won,t be disappointed. Down side of the apartment is a small one in that there were no towels so we had to buy some from the supermarket which is about a 5 minute drive away. Otherwise the apartment has everything you need and is spotless. Add a car and you have a great base to explore the Algarve.