Property Description

Beachfront Property in Prime Location This luxury apartment is a great choice for those wishing either to enjoy a relaxing holiday or to explore the wonderful Algarve Located in the centre of the Algarve Pestana Porches Praia is an exclusive 4 star resort situated on a headland overlooking the crystal clear waters of the ocean and just a short walk to the secluded beach at Senhora da Rocha To the east is the town of Armacao de Pera with its miles of golden sandy beaches and to the west are numerous coves which punctuate the picturesque coastline Set in its own sub tropical landscaped grounds with swimming pool and bar area the south facing air conditioned 1 bedroom apartment sleeps 4 offers a spacious livingdining room with a very comfortable sofa bed additional 3 seater leather settee TV DVD stereo player and direct access to its private outdoor terrace and garden area For your pleasure there is an interesting selection of books dvds and cds The modern kitchen is fully equipped for all your home comforts with washing machine dishwasher fridgefreezer hob oven and microwave There is a generous size bedroom with ample storage this also has access to the outside terrace The property has 2 attractive bathrooms one has a bath with shower whilst the other has a shower cubicle The terrace with its garden furniture is ideal for outdoor living as its south facing aspect maximizes the sunshine during the day and also takes advantage of the wonderful sunsets Visitors have the added bonus of the use of the facilities at the adjacent 4 star Pestana Viking hotel Guests can enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool or practice their serves on the tennis courts Before a night out there are beauty services and a hair salon for some extra pampering Included in the beauty area is the Thai Studio which specializes in such treatments as Chocolate Blanket Reaffirming Ginger and Lemon Covering not to mention the Soothing Jasmine Covering After a day of activity guests can unwind in the sauna or relax in one of the hotel bars with a cocktail The Valhalla Grills sumptuous gold and scarlet surroundings make eating at this restaurant a fine dining experience It is open for lunch and dinner with an a la carte menu featuring grilled meats seafood and Portuguese international dishes The Mare Restaurant offers international buffets and the Belmondo serves Italian cuisine and both feature a terrace area for outdoor dining There are also supervised activities for children in the Kids Club and the outdoor play area as well as a dedicated pool just for them Guests have the best of both worlds either be part of the hotel with its own leisure activities or relax in your own private apartment the choice is yours Arrangements can be made for car hire or airport transfer However car hire is not essential as there is a bus stop within yards of the apartment The owners live just 5 minutes away and are always available to meet guests on arrival and to give advice where necessary so as to ensure that your stay is as pleasurable as possible With the Algarve enjoying 300 sunny days a year your holiday at this apartment is sure to be a memorable experience Early booking is advisable

Local Area Information

ARMACAO DE PERA Not very long ago Armacao de Pera was once nothing more than a collection of small shacks where the local residents from the nearby town of Pera used to maintain their fishing boats Nowadays the town is a vibrant holiday destination In the three summer months the town overflows with tourists but out of the season it offers a wonderful peaceful holiday location Boasting one of the finest longest sandy beaches in the Algarve this popular resort still retains its local fishing community On the beach close to the eastern side of the town are a number of fish restaurants that pride themselves on the fresh fish that is served If you hire a car then within easy reach to the East are Zoomarine an oceanographic theme park including a dolphinarium Guia The famous chicken piripiri is sold in all of its restaurants Algarve Shopping this is similar to the outlet villages in the UK but with even better prices Krazy World a theme park including reptiles pets corner swimming pools fairground and more Pera Marsh with its abundance of bird life including storks flamingos and stilts To the West are Aqua Land one of the Algarves noted water parks with large water slides Slide and Splash another of the Algarves fabulous water parksSilves the former capital of the Algarve with its historic castle and its Cork Museum Monchique andCaldas de Monchique Monchique is the highest town in the Algarve and views from here and Foia are extensive You can see right along the coastline from Portimo to Lagos and beyond Caldas de Monchique which you pass through on the road from Silves to Monchique is an attractive spa resort whose thermal waters are said to be effective in the treatment of skin diseases

Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Close to a golf course
* Close to a Beach
* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Theme	Quiet yet close to local activity, Luxury
Accommodation	Changeover Day Flexible, Size: Spacious, Accommodation Type: Self Catering
Suitability	Children Welcome, Family Oriented
Outside	Outside Shower, Garden, Shared Swimming Pool, Terrace, Parking, Patio
Location	Distance to Airport 20-50km, Distance to local restaraunts <100m, Distance to convenience store <100m, Distance to beach <100m, By the sea
Local Area	The local town is Lively but not wild, Distance to Local Town Centre 1km, Night Clubs, Restaurants, Lively Bars and Pubs, Quiet Bars and Pubs
Local Activities	Water Sports, Snorkelling, Nearby Zoo, Water Park, Diving, Windsurfing, Walking, Swimming, Water Skiing, Tennis, Sailing, Horse Riding, Golf, Fishing, Cycling
Living Room	Fold Out Beds Sleeping 1, Sofas 1, Seating for 6 People
Laundry	Ironing Board, Iron, Clothes Dryer, Towels Provided, Linen Provided, Washing Machine Provided
Kitchen	Toaster, Grill, Separate dining area, Fridge, Freezer, Oven, Hob, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Crockery & Cutlery Provided, High Chair Available
General	Telephone
Entertainment	DVD Player, TV, Hi Fi, Satellite or Cable
Dining	Dining room, Seating for 4 People, Dining room table
Heat/Cooling	Aircon throughout, Central Heating
Bedroom	Ensuites 1, Pull-out Beds 1, Doubles 1
Bathroom	Bidets, Shower Rooms 2, Toilets 2, Bathrooms 2

Contact Information

Name:	Ernie Walker
Telephone:	00351-282-315989
Alt Telephone:	00351-9634-94308
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