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Six kilometres or so from Albufeira, Vale de Parra is a delightfully relaxing blend of low hills and fertile plains, with residential homes and whitewashed villas dotted across the valley to the sea. The established and award-winning Flor do Vale apartments is located in the tranquil heart of the valley. There are several supermarkets and a tremendous selection of local and international style restaurants between Vale de Parra, São Rafael and the magnificent long beach at Galé, the challenging Salgados Golf Course is three kilometres away.
Flor do Vale comprises eleven apartments in the tranquil heart of the valley, very close to our apartments Parque Monte Verde. The grounds of the complex are enclosed by high hedges and a fence whilst the green lawns which border the poolside terrace are scattered with shady palm trees and a sun-soaked paved terrace surrounds the sparkling swimming pool. Each impeccably maintained, south-facing apartment is decorated in traditional style, with whitewashed walls and simple furnishings. Upper floor apartments have a balcony overlooking the swimming pool and the lawned gardens, whilst ground floor apartments have a veranda opening directly onto the gardens. Bedrooms have side-by-side twin beds and open onto the balcony or veranda. The two bedroom apartment is on the ground floor facing the swimming pool.
To the west of Albufeira is the Valley of the Grapevines, or Vale de Parra. Villas and apartments here offer the tranquility of an area with low hills, fertile plains and wonderful beaches from intimate coves to the glorious sandy expanse of Praia da Gale. Guia is a delightful little village with narrow cobbled streets, traditional cottages and a famous selection of chicken piri-piri restaurants.
Highlights of the Algarve
Much of the charm of the Algarve lies in its endearing blend of quaint simplicity and warm sophistication. The natural hospitality of the Algarveans is a legacy of the five hundred year Moorish occupation of the region, complemented by a pleasing and relaxing lack of urgency in day to day life. This a land of paradox, where one moment you'll see a wizened, sun-wrinkled elder leading a donkey and cart to the market as his ancestors have done for generations and the next you'll meet some of the world's top sportsmen testing their skills on an award-winning golf course. And whilst the Algarve has many splendid water parks providing endless fun for children, those same youngsters can enjoy many a sun-filled hour simply exploring rock pools on the beach
Resorts and villas in the Algarve
A villa or apartment in the Algarve conjures up different visions for different people. For some, an apartment in the Algarve should have a view of the golf course glistening under the sprinklers. Perhaps you imagine yourself relaxing in a villa in the Algarve, while the children play in their own pool, or your ideal apartment in the Algarve is a short walk from miles of unspoilt beaches?
Whichever it is, we have a wonderful choice of apartments in the Algarve in most of the sought-after resorts. Our villas to rent in the Algarve include everything from an intimate single-bedroom apartment, to a sumptuous family villa. Style holidays in the Algarve combine choice with quality. Pick a villa in Western Algarve for the sports, (a villa in Western Algarve often offers good access to golf, tennis and watersports) or choose from villas in the Algarve close to beaches or in quality resorts.
Choose your villa or apartment in the Algarve
Algarve apartments and Algarve holiday villas offer the perfect getaway, with hours and hours of predictable summer sunshine, friendly locals, good affordable food, astounding beaches and superb sports facilities combining to make an Algarve holiday perfect for the whole family.
For wonderful Algarve holidays and to find the perfect Algarve apartment, Algarve holiday villa or Algarve hotel, search on the destinations below or search by date and departure airport.
Algarve apartments and villas - choose your resort:
If you're thinking about an Algarve villa holiday or a holiday apartment in the Algarve, we have a fabulous selection covering all the main resorts.
There's so much to do on an Algarve villa holiday. Fabulous beaches, sixty in all, the azure sea and sunny days with gentle cooling sea breezes are the most obvious attraction. But people who take a holiday apartment in the Algarve have so much more available. World-class golf courses, top kite-surfing and wind surfing, particularly in the south west and water parks for the whole family, all vie for your time alongside historic Moorish culture, fascinating resorts and charming countryside villages. If this is your first time on an Algarve villa holiday, prepare to relax and enjoy. Gentle people and welcoming local hospitality, good food and great value are all to be found.
Average flight time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Language: Portuguese
Currency: Euros
Tourist office: Portuguese Tourist Office, 11 Belgrave Square, London SW1 X8P
Telephone: 020 7201 6666
Website: www.visitportugal.com