Villa Sara: A luxurious Mediterranean retreat with stunning sea views and stylish outdoor spaces.
the best holiday we have ever enjoyed together
“This was the best holiday we have ever enjoyed together as a family and I truly believe Villa Sara was central to our experience. This house, it design, layout and appointment is simply perfect. It lends itself to relaxation, personal space, comfort...”
“This was the best holiday we have ever enjoyed together as a family and I truly believe Villa Sara was central to our experience. This house, it design, layout and appointment is simply perfect. It lends itself to relaxation, personal space, comfort...”
Villa Sara is a beautiful ultra-stylish home in the historic village of Ferragudo. The villa can comfortably sleep up to eight guests in its five bedrooms and offers wonderful views of the Mediterranean. There is a private pool, outdoor kitchen and no shortage of space to spend a truly memorable holiday with your loved ones.
The villa has been designed by the StudioArte designers and exudes luxury and comfort. The crisp white interior is perfect for the hot Mediterranean climate, with sleek lines and stylish furnishings making the interior comfortable and beautiful. The living room is a fantastic space to relax through the day, the large corner sofa and armchairs making for the perfect place to read that novel. The dining table is an extension of the lounge area and welcomes guests to gather for delicious home-cooked meals and discuss the next day’s plans over a glass of the local wine. The kitchen seamlessly flows on from the dining area and is quite the treat for any keen cooks. Fully equipped and modern in its design, the kitchen has plenty of space for cooking up a storm and also provides a space for casual drinks or dining.
The villa has five bedrooms, all of which include en-suites, offering extra privacy to friends or families enjoying the property. Each bedroom has a double bedroom and boasts plenty of storage space, ideal for those who like to pack a suitcase! The rooms have a cool white décor and also include air conditioning, making them the perfect place to enjoy a little quiet time after a busy day exploring the region.
The villa’s exterior is truly fantastic, and rooftop terraces make the most of the beautiful sea views, you could even arrange a morning yoga session on the rooftop to enjoy the cool breeze. They are no shortages of lovely spaces to relax in through the day, other than the rooftop terraces there is also a deck area with a bar and outdoor sofa. This is the perfect place to enjoy chatting long into the night, with the firepit providing plenty of warmth as you chatter with your loved ones. The outdoor dining areas are also excellent spaces to gather as a group; there is also, of course, the private pool.
With a stunning professionally designed aesthetic and a wide range of beautiful out door spaces, you can be sure that Villa Sara is the perfect home for an escape to the Algarve.
What Oliver loves...
The villa has several outdoor areas to enjoy through the day with roof terraces, a bar area as well as pool and dining terraces!
The villa is incredible stylish with all the décor designed by StudioArte.
The beach and nearby restaurants are all within walking distance, so there is no need to get in the car each day!
What you should know
It is possible for a chef and various instructors to visit the property for something a little different.
The pool is available in winter months but is not heated.
This accommodation does not accept groups of young people under the age of 25.
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The Local Area
About the surrounding area of Villa Sara
Walk to Beach
Beachfront
<1hr to Airport
Villa Sara can be found in the quaint historic fishing village of Ferragudo. This picturesque place has done well to retain its charm, you can expect to see beautiful white houses rising from the sea and small fishing boats bobbing up and down in the estuary.
The villa is ideally suited for exploring the local area, just a ten-minute walk from the nearest beach there is no need to load up the car each day. Praia Grande is the largest beach in the area and has plenty of space for enjoying a day relaxing on the soft sand. The popular beach has a wide range of facilities available to make the day relaxing, with cafes, toilets and bars are servicing the visitors. As you might expect from a popular beach, there are plenty of activities to try out, a well-known surf spot, and it is the perfect place to catch a few waves.
The villa is also well located to enjoy restaurants and bars with a sea view. If you can be tempted to leave the villa, there are also a handful of restaurants and bars within a five-minute walk. Enjoy watching the sunset as you sip on a cocktail and get ready for an evening of fun, exploring the towns culinary scene. Wander the cobbled streets of Ferragudo and uncover quaint family restaurants and seafront bars, we recommend you try some of the local seafood dishes and of course Piri Piri chicken!
Whilst in the area, be sure to visit the Castelo de São João de Arade, a walk up the cobbled streets of the village will lead you to this impressive site. The castle dated back to the 16th century and was built to defend the area from pirates, it then became the summer residence of the poet Coelho Carvalho; however these days it remains unoccupied, but still well worth exploring even for the great views!
With stunning beaches all around the nearby coast and beautiful historic sites in abundance, this is a truly remarkable corner of the world and makes for a fantastic holiday destination from families and friends.
Please be aware that the location tab shown on the website is not based on the property's exact location; therefore, all location amenities are an approx of facilities, restaurants, and villages/towns you might find around the property. The property's exact location will be provided to you before arrival and might come along with some recommendations about the area and what to visit.
The Region
Portimão is the largest city in the western Algarve and was traditionally a centre for shipbuilding, sardine fishing and fish processing. Today, most of that industry has been replaced by tourism, leisure and retail, leaving Portimão as a large and residential city. Perhaps the most attractive part of the town is the riverfront which runs from the marina to beyond the road bridge. There are several squares along this stretch, which become increasingly less touristy as you head away from the marina.
Of course, Portimão is probably best known for the fantastic beach of Praia da Rocha. Located about 3 km south of the town, this is one of the most impressive stretches of sand on the Algarve coast. Take a trip up the Rio Arade and explore the local area, or get out and active in the sunshine. Our pick of the best properties to stay in Portimão are perfect bases whether you're simply here for a beach holiday or you plan to explore further afield.
ABOUT THE ALGARVE
Though most people tend to see the Algarve as all about the beaches and a holiday on the Med, there’s far much more to it than that. There’s actually a load of fascinating culture and history, superb cuisine and enthralling adventures to be had, though we’d be the first to admit that the beaches are pretty special too, with lots of sand, spectacle and wonderfully clean water.
But while you’re enjoying one of our fantastic villas in Algarve, you may well want to take some time out from all that sun worship to explore everything else the region has to offer – so we’ve put together this handy travel guide to give you a little help and inspiration!
