Close By The Beach

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The Swimming Pool and Garden

The Balcony

Situated 50 metres from the beachfront in the pretty village of Praia da Luz, this apartment is one of four set in an enclosed, private walled garden and courtyard, with shared use of the large heated swimming pool. Built in 1997, the apartment is beautifully furnished and equipped to a very high standard. It is in an ideal position to make use of the golden sandy beach and to enjoy the local shops and restaurants.

• Heated swimming pool
• Sunbathing terraces, with sun-beds, surrounded by mature gardens
• Maid service twice a week
• Security blinds in all rooms
• Private parking within the courtyard
• Free Wi Fi internet access

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The Living Room

The Main Bedroom

Accommodation

• Bedroom 1:   double-bedded room with glazed sliding doors leading to a balcony facing the beach. Safe for valuables. Electric fan.
• Ensuite bathroom: walk-in shower, washbasin, lavatory.
• Bedroom 2: twin-bedded room, with glazed sliding doors leading to a balcony facing the beach. Safe for valuables. Electric fan.
• Family bathroom: bath, overhead shower, washbasin, bidet, lavatory.
• Spacious open-plan living room: two large sofas around the fireplace, wood-burning fire with glass front, TV (watched via internet connection already provided), DVD/CD player, books, children's games.  Sliding patio doors leading to a balcony overlooking the swimming pool and garden.
• Dining area: extendable dining table (seats 6) and chairs.  Free Wi Fi internet access (bring your own laptop and/or i-pad).
• Fitted kitchen: electric cooker (4 rings and oven), fridge/freezer, microwave oven, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, iron/ironing board  etc.  Sliding patio doors leading to a balcony overlooking the garden.
• Large balcony: with access gained from the living room and kitchen. This balcony is south-west facing, with table, chairs and occasional tables, overlooking the swimming pool and garden. Retractable sun-blind.
• Laundry room: situated at the bottom of the garden.  Washing machine for the private use of guests.  Drying area.  Storage area for lilos etc.

Outside

• Wrought iron gates are sited in the entrance to the apartments.
• Private access and parking for apartment residents only
• The pool area is surrounded by lime, lemon and orange trees and the high walls of the garden are covered with bougainvillaea, clematis, hibiscus and other climbing plants, all of which are well maintained by a gardener.
• The pool water is cleaned and tested weekly.
• There is an outside shower by the pool.

Prices

Notes on Prices

• Prices are per week unless otherwise stated.
• Payment is to be made by bank transfer, in Euros, unless the currency and the amount are agreed in advance with the owner.
• Twice-weekly maid service is included, with a linen change on a Saturday.
• Full bed-linen is provided, as well as towels, beach towels and tea towels.
• Pool heating, mainly via solar panels but with a top-up by electricity if needed, is included during the months of May - June and September - October.  Winter pool heating is available on request and will be charged by taking a meter reading prior to the heating being switched on and again when it is switched off. The pool is not heated during July and August.
• Household heating (oil-filled electric radiators) and logs are included in the winter months (October - April).
• Discounted rates will apply to winter lets in excess of 14 days.
• Maximum capacity is 4, plus a cot, which is available at €35/week.  Please bring your own bedding for the cot. A high chair can also be booked through the owner for €15/week.

Change Over Day

• Change-over day is on a Saturday during the summer season.
• Winter lets can begin on any day of the week and are charged on a daily basis, with a minimum stay of 5 days.
• Entry to the apartment on arrival day is 2.00 pm.  You are asked to leave by 10.00 am on the day of departure. Please read the full booking terms and conditions for variations to these times.

Booking Terms and Conditions

• Bookings may be held for 2 days on a provisional basis, while flights are arranged.
• A 25% deposit of the full cost of the rental is required to confirm a booking, with the balance due 8 weeks before the arrival date.
• Payment should be made by bank transfer, in Euros, unless otherwise agreed.
• Click here to read our full terms and conditions

General Information

The apartment is centrally placed and within walking distance of all the amenities in the village.

• These include several supermarkets, a post office, a bank (with cash dispensing machines) a pharmacy, an optician, an English-speaking doctors' surgery and a dentist.
• Day trips can be booked to the Slide and Splash Water Park and the Zoomarine Dolphin Park.
• Anglican and Roman Catholic services are held in the local church on Sundays.
• Taxis and the local bus service are friendly and cheap methods of transport if you are not hiring a car.
• The numerous restaurants, cafes and bars cater for all tastes, ranging from pizzas to traditional Portuguese food, or from curries to Continental or English food.

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  Information on Praia da Luz

Travel

• The nearest airport is Faro, a 50 minute drive on the motorway from the village.
• Details can be provided of car hire from the airport, or from Lagos.
• Taxi transfers can be arranged for those who do not want to hire a car.

Coast/Beaches

Praia da Luz

• The golden, sandy beach at Praia da Luz is regarded by many as one of the prettiest in the Western Algarve and has been awarded the European Blue Flag.
• Access for the disabled is provided by ramps and walkways.
• Boat trips can be arranged aboard small boats to visit the grottos along the coast towards Lagos.
• Two water-sports centres offer banana boat rides, windsurfing and sailing lessons, as well as fishing excursions.
• Parasols and sun-beds can be hired at the beach.

Further West

• The beaches at Burgau and Salema (safe for families) are a 15 minute drive away in a westerly direction, whilst the beaches along the West Coast itself provide spectacular conditions for surfing.  These are wilder in character and less busy, but the Atlantic waves can be dangerous, so care must be taken when swimming here.

To the East

• To the east is the long, sandy stretch of Meia Praia, near Lagos, which is 5 km away.
• Lagos offers the opportunity to try parasailing, sea fishing, a dolphin safari or a visit to the grottos aboard a fishing boat.

Along the Coast

• Beach bars are sited on most beaches, and provide drinks and food at reasonable prices.

Sporting facilities

Golf

• There are 4 golf courses within a short drive of Praia da Luz, the nearest of which is 3km away at Quinta da Boavista.
• Further east are the Palmares and Penina courses, whilst to the west you will find the challenging course of Parque da Floresta set amid the rolling hills of the Costa Vincentina nature reserve.

Tennis

• The John Lloyd Tennis School is situated in the centre of Luz at which lessons may be booked by the hour, day or per week.
• Tennis can also be played at the Luz Ocean Club and Bar Carrib nearby, or at the Burgau Sports Centre.

Horse-Riding

• Available at Tiffany's; a short drive away.

Sight Seeing

Situated in the extreme south of Portugal, this area was the last to be conquered from the Moors by the Portuguese king in 1292.  Traces of the Moorish presence are still to be seen in its architecture.

Aljezur:  One of the best beaches on the Western Atlantic which lies in a fertile valley.  The town itself is small and tranquil, and is overlooked by a Moorish castle from the 10^th century.

Lagos: The nearest town to Praia da Luz enclosed within 5^th century walls.  Magnificent churches and museum.  Charming marina and fish market.

Monchique: Up in the hills andsheltered from the coast, this more northerly region is covered with cork and fig trees, orange groves and almond trees.  Thermal spas can be tried in the village of Caldas de Monchique.  Excellent views of the beaches to the south.

Silves: Visit the castle of Arab origin, with its famous water cistern and walls; the Gothic cathedral, which was built on the site of an ancient mosque; the Cross of Portugal (16^th century religious sculpture).

Vila do Bispo - Sagres: Five centuries ago Prince Henry the Navigator set up a school of navigation here.  Visit the Hermitage, the Fortress  (originally built in the 14^th century) and the 15^th century Rosados-Ventos (a 43m diameter compass rose).  Nearby, on the extreme south-western tip is Cabo San Vicente (Cape St. Vincent) - next stop America !

Contact

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