The villa is very private and cocooned in its luxury from the outside world and nestled by the Salgodos lagoon and nature reserve. The reserve is a protected stretch of coastal wetlands which is home to a wide variety of water birds – herons, storks, ibis, spoonbills and more. You should walk the boardwalk and see the wildlife on show. Many fish and turtles can be found. You can also cycle in the reserve, so it is a great day out with children.
Praia da Gale beach stretches forever. From the west side, you can walk all the way to Praia de Armacao de Pera, passing through Praia dos Salgodos and Praia de Pera. There are many water sports such as jet ski and surfing and several beach bars and restaurants. The east side is more sheltered with its rock formations, caves and shallow water – perfect for families.
Albufeira and Guia are within easy reach with their many restaurants, shops and other entertainment. Albufeira is one of the busiest resorts in the Algarve – it has a lively and carefree atmosphere and owes its fame to the many bars and nightclubs. Full of white houses, winding streets, Tunel and Penaco beaches, tempting restaurants serving fresh seafood and cataplana the speciality of the region and water parks, it is a tourist’s paradise. You should take a stroll in the historic Old Town. Guia is home to the famous Piri-Piri chicken which you really should try. Guia also is home to an amazing shopping mall.
The Region
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.
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!
