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2 Bedroom Apartment - Monte Da Balaia (9n)
Ideally situated in the prime location of Olhos d'Agua. This stylish apartment is in a peaceful location yet minutes from bustling Albufeira Town, with easy walking distance to the beach.
Holidays in the Algarve
The Algarve is renowned for its stunning climate, unlimited leisure facilities and kind-hearted hospitality. Gorgeous beaches line the coast, from secluded coves with amazing cliffs to vast stretches of golden sand; or head for the hills to discover quaint villages, pine forests and vineyards. Acres of lush green golf courses and chic yachting marinas add a cosmopolitan air to a region steeped in tradition and family-oriented culture – making it as warm and welcoming as the year-round sun.
On the beach
The Algarve boasts some of the best beaches in Portugal. Its combination of golden sands and hot weather attracts visitors year after year to this stunning stretch of coastline.
The 60 miles of coastline along the west of Portugal's Algarve region offer some of the continent's best bathing spots, with an amazing variety of beaches for all kinds of holiday.
Of the hundreds of beaches that you can visit along the coastline of Algarve, some are especially unique for their natural beauty. Here you will find crystal clear water, coves, caves, little bays, long and extensive seashore that is protected by the dunes, with the soft, Atlantic seabreeze cooling extreme temperatures.
Fun days
When you’ve had enough of sun, sand and surf, you can visit one of the Algarve’s many tourist attractions dotted throughout the region. Water parks are an extremely popular way to cool off in the sunshine. An aquatic centre also has live shows and performances by seals, dolphins and parrots.
Taking the train for an impromptu sightseeing tour is a terrific and inexpensive way to see the countryside. Starting at Lagos, heading inland and stopping at Faro, you’ll get a real taste of Portuguese living.
Temperature chart for the Algarve holiday season
Shopping
There are two main large shopping complexes on the Algarve, the Guia Shopping Center near Albufeira and the Forum Algarve in Faro City.
Lively markets are held weekly in many resorts and villages with colourful stalls laden with leather shoes, bags, handcrafted ceramics, copper and silver jewellery. Hand woven baskets and decorative tiles can also be found in the region. Local markets are a great way to buy fresh produce, from almonds and olives to oranges to enjoy at your private villa.
Outdoor Sports
Active vacations in the Algarve are also the intense hours of a tennis match and the pleasure of playing golf in the over two dozen courses.
Transparent sea means the chance to practice all sorts of water sports, from scuba diving to windsurf.
Surfers find the best waves in the Northern coast of Sagres.
Golfers are literally in paradise with a vast selection of beautiful, challenging and world-class courses to choose from.
Inland, you’ll discover unspoilt rural countryside perfect for hiking, cycling and horse riding.
Sunset Villas recommends
- Visit Zoomarine, the sea life centre theme park, to swim with dolphins or enjoy one of the fantastic aquatic shows.
- For more fun, head to one of four water parks along the coast – Slide and Splash in Lagoa has rides for all ages.
- Shop for pottery at Porches, a picture-postcard village near to Lagoa.
- Walk the ramparts of the 12th Century citadel in the ancient Moorish capital Silves.
- Head into the Monchique mountains and sample the crystal clear waters of an historical Roman spa.
- Take a boat trip to the rock sculptures and grottoes of Ponta da Piedade in the west, or the Vilamoura marina and sea caves to the east.
- Watch the sunset at ‘Fim do Mundo’ - Portugal’s own Lands End at Cape St Vincent.
- Shop until you drop at Forum Algarve shopping centre in Faro or Algarve Shopping in Guia – then try your hand at ten pin bowling.
- Visit one of many restaurants in Guia and sample the famous Portuguese dish Piri-Piri or grilled sardines.