Property HEJ1092, Holiday Apartment for rental in Tavira, Eastern Algarve, Portugal
Owner's Contact Information:
Alan Whittle
Tel: (England): 07711789612
.Walking, hiking and cycling are all very popular activities as well as bird watching in the Ria Formosa nature reserve. Fishing- Big game trips leave from Tavira and you can fish the lagoons free of charge, main species being Dorada, sole, scabbard fish, bass, ling etc. Boat fishing trips are readily available from many ports.
Driving into the countryside for a leisurely trip around the many towns and villages inland is also a popular pastime, a good suggestion is to follow the Guadiana river which forms the border with Spain, run right alongside the river on the tiny road up to Alcoutim, a lovely place to have lunch overlooking the river and, the Spanish village on the other side, a small ferry will take you across the river to visit!
Why not take the one day boat trip up the Guadiana river.
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Description:
30 minutes from Faro airport and only 20 minutes from the border with Spain. Right in the heart of the national park the area is a haven for wildlife and a fantastic area for walking, cycling, bird watching and all outdoor activities. Beaches in the area are Beautiful and unspoilt, clean white sand gently sloping into the ocean, most of the beaches in the area are island beaches and, are easily reached by cheap water taxis or small ferries. Golf- There are 3 great courses within minutes drive, the nearest is Benamor 5 minutes drive away, with many others close by- full details available. The bustling fishing town of Tavira is within 4km
Notes on price:
Prices are per apartment per week based on 2 people, for longer or shorter periods please ask we are flexible, we are also flexible on changeover days. For more than 2 people please add £35 per person per week. A separate security deposit of £100 is payable on booking, this is refundable 1 week after departure providing no damage has been done. The full rental amount is due 8 weeks prior to departure. For long term lets contact owner.
Accommodation
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Type
Description:
Bedrooms:
Bedroom with double bed, lots of wardrobe and drawer space and 2 x balconies.
Bathrooms:
Fully tiled with full suite, WC, bath with shower over, bidet, wash basin, towels etc.
Kitchen:
4 burner gas hob with extract hood, electric oven with rotisserie, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, CD, table with 4 seats.
Living Rooms:
Large luxuriously furnished lounge with balcony, dining table and 4 chairs, UK satelite freeview TV, DVD player, focal point 3kw electric fire.
Cleaning/towels/linen/maid Service:
Towels and linen are provided and are changed weekly, weekly cleaning is included in the price. Please provide your own beach towels.
Utility room:
Large walk-in cupboard with storage space.
Sleeping capacity:
1 bedroomed sleeps 4
Notes on accommodation: Suitable for couples and small families looking for a romantic holiday or short break, the apartment has a terrace with views overlooking the lagoon, the terrace is shaded in the morning for breakfast and, gets the full early afternoon sun into the dusk. The apartment is located on the corner of a small block of 9 apartments, on warmer days or nights you can get a nice cooling breeze by opening the balconies which have sliding double glazed doors. There are 2 bicycles for your use.
Amenities/Facilities provided
Free Parking Facility
Towels Provided
Ironing Facilities
Electric Shaver Point
barbecue
high chair
cot
iron/ironing board
tumble dryer
washing machine
microwave
dishwasher
fridge/freezer
television
cd player
satellite
electric heater
freeview
radio
dvd player
oven
hairdryer
hob/stove
Etc.
Travel
Faro airport is 30 mins by car approx 40km. Faro City centre is 25 mins along the N125 35km. Regular buses run to Faro city from the airport. Trains run regularly to Tavira from Faro. Car hire- Very cheap car rental is available using the owner’s contacts, quotes available on request. Airport transfers can be arranged. Car rental is not essential but, it is advised to get the best out of this beautiful unspoilt and diverse area.
Distances
Tavira town 4km 3-4 Euros by taxi. Faro city 35km. Pedras holiday village 1.5km. Buses run regularly through the village to/from Tavira.
Further details
The village has a wealth of excellent bars and restaurants, the standards of food are kept high with the healthy competition in the village. Vincent-A French chef with a superb choice of food and wines, no tiny portions here though! try the Goats cheese starter or the King Prawns Piri piri, look out for the Prato da dia(dish of the day). Capelos-Traditional Portuguese, probably the most famous restaurant on the Algarve,a little bit pricy by comparison. Casa Do Abade-The Abbots house, Tito and his wife and chef Paula will, serve you with traditional Portuguese food and hospitallity, try the secret Pig, it's special! Solemar- Right on the sea front, Choose from the fresh fish on display, recommendations are Clambs, ing Prawns, Dorada, and don't miss the Sole! Canto Azul- Dutch restaurant with fantastic views over the lagoon, Leonie and her husband/chef will delight you with great value for money food and wines, try the Lamb fillet! Cheap Alcatruz- traditional Portuguese, Take a phrase book great food! Bars there are many to choose from here's a few- R+M- Silvio and his staff will serve you with really cheap drink whilst you sit and enjoy the sea breeze. Mundo- Scottish couple Emma and Fergus host a lovely little music bar, they will give you a warm welcome and, they are very willing to offer local advice and ideas. Meia Pipa- Alvaro and barman Joao can serve you with just about any drink you can think of, live music here most weekend evenings, try a tosta mista(ham and cheese toastie) brilliant for a late night snack! Tavira has many bars and restaurants to explore, there is an Indian and a Chinese restaurant, try Bica for traditional Portuguses or O Patio for a good European menu. There is an Irish bar and, English ex pats frequent Patricks.
Booking notes
Prices are per apartment per week based on 2 people sharing,
for occupancy of more than 2 please add £30 per head per week. A separate security deposit of £100 is payable on booking, this is refundable after the property rental inspection, usually within one week. Payment in full is required 8 weeks prior to departure.
Changeover day
Any changeover day is acceptable please enquire.
Golf
Courses in the area are quieter and, generally cheaper than the main resort areas. Benamor golf is 5 a minute drive from the apartment, Benamor is a beautiful little test of golf and easily walkable, they do deals including buggies if, you don't fancy the walk. The challenging championship courses of Quinta da Ria and Quinta da Cima are a further 5 mins along the same n125 road, both courses are walkable and, are a little more expensive than Benamor. Lots of other courses are only a short drive away, why not try Castro Marim, it is a hilly course just before the border with Spain (20 mins), take advantage of the deals including the buggy, my friends and I walked it and, paid the price! All of the courses of the central and Western Algarve (Vale do Lobo etc) are within easy driving distance along the IP1 motorway which runs the full length of the Algarve.
Beach
Beaches in the Eastern Algarve are very clean with beautiful white sand gently sloping into the clean ocean, most are island beaches and are seldom busy. Beaches are generally accessible by cheap water taxis and small ferries, usually 2 Euros return. Terra Estrieta beach is reached by water taxi 250m from the apartment, 3 minutes ride over the lagoon for a fantastic quiet beach. Beautiful Barrill beach can be reached off the west end of the village cross the bridge the use the mini train.
Accessibility
The apartment is on the first floor accessed by stairs only
Outside
The terrace from the kitchen has a patio table and chairs and 2 loungers with parasol. The shared roof terrace has fantastic panoramic views over the Ria Formosa. There are 2 sun beds for your private use. A small BBQ is available for use on the roof terrace only.
For booking and further information
This advertiser joined Direct Holiday Bookings in 18 May 2008 and has advertised this property with us since 3 July 2008.
Property Ref HEJ1092
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