Casa Rachael is a brand new (2007), 1 bedroom bungalow style apartment, situated within a small private condominium of just 8 apartments. The large main pool is 15 metres x 7.25 metres, and their is a separate pool for young children. Both the garden and pool area are fenced and gated. The pool area is equipped with poolside shower, toilets and changing facilities...
I RENT AN APARTMENT T0+1 ENTIRELY FURNISHED, IN THE CENTER OF ALBUFEIRA, CENTER OF ALGARVE, SUL COST OF PORTUGAL POSSIBLE UNTIL 5 PEOPLE - SWIMMING POOLS (CHILDREN & ADULTS) AND PARK FOR CHILDRENS DIRECTLY ACCESS FROM THE APARTMENT IN GROUND FLOOR not negligible advantage, which allows you to go out of the studio in keeping of bath to dive into the swimming pool ! THE...
This modern duplex apartment situated in a quiet location comprises of a kitchen, two bedrooms, one bathroom and a lounge/dining room Within walking distance to all local amenities including a wide choice of shops, bars, restaurants and some of the Algarves most photographed beaches.
Fully fitted kitchen with all apliances, self-catering, satelite tv, parking facili...
The villa Casa da Praia is situated on the Quinta da Balaia complex, on the outskirts of Albufeira, only twenty minutes journey from Faro Airport. The property is situated in an area of privately owned villas. Offering a relaxed, comforting atmosphere in the heart of the Algarve with the added advantage of complex facilities of six all weather tennis courts. Situat...
a one bedroomed apartment ideal for family of 4 or even 5 people
One bathroom , sitting room and kitchen area together, equiped with stove microwave etc. also tv. one varanda with closed windows situated 10min walking distance from the beach and centre of town. Close (5min) to supermarkets and football stadium.
2nd floor with a view, relaxing and quiet....
The building, of recent construction, (2004) comprises several one-bedroom (sleeping 3 adults), with either double bedroom, or twin bedroom and a sofa bed and is set in a neighbourhood very near beaches and a golf course.
Each is equipped with ar conditionig, satelite TV, baby's cot (when required), and has use of the communal swimming pool with salt filtration an...
This first floor apartment has been furnished and equipped to a very high standard and is well located in the centre of the popular Club Albufeira complex. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens and three swimming pools with snack bars and a restaurant. Just a two minute drive from the Old Town of Albufeira, serviced by a courtesy shuttle bus service, 4 times daily. ...
Sleeps 2 to 7 persons
Casa da Horta, literally ‘Orchard House’ this 150 year old farmhouse has been thoughtfuly converted to provide a picturesque cluster of charming self-catering apartments set amongst the tranquility of fragrant orange groves in Vale Carro, close to the fishing village of Olhos D’Agua, the golf course of Sheraton Hotel, Açoteias and the...
Casa da Horta, literally ‘Orchard House’ this 150 year old farmhouse has been thoughtfuly converted to provide a picturesque cluster of charming self-catering apartments set amongst the tranquility of fragrant orange groves in Vale Carro, close to the fishing village of Olhos D’Agua, the golf course of Sheraton Hotel, Açoteias and the magnificent Falesia beach....
Albufeira, with its beautiful coastline and interesting mix of ancient and modern, forms part of the district of Faro in the Algarve, on the south coast of Portugal. Apart from frequently being described as the ‘Capital of Tourism’ in Portugal, Albufeira is an area steeped in history and tradition, with vestiges of human occupation since the remote Neolithic and Bronze ages. It was originally named ‘Baltum’ during early occupation by the Romans, and there still remain vestiges of aqueducts, roads and bridges built by them. Commerce with the North African coast led to a gradual influx of the Moors. The name Albufeira comes from the Arab “Al-Buhera”, which means “Castle of the Sea”. The Christian conquest of the region began at the end of the 12th Century and in 1504 King D. Manuel I awarded Charter to the Town of Albufeira on the 20th of August – date of the annual municipal holiday.
The horrendous earthquake of 1755 resulted in a tidal flood that destroyed most of the buildings, leaving very little intact. Rebuilding took time and decades passed before Albufeira began to recuperate from this enormous tragedy.
In the middle of the 19th Century, the fishing industry did much to revive the economy of the town - export of fish and dried fruit formed the principal source of income. Then tourism began to flourish from the 1960’s, bringing a breath of fresh air to the local economy, but Albufeira remained a simple picturesque fishing village until it became a City in 1986. From then on, it has been expanding and evolving, as a result of the growth in the tourist industry. The borough of Albufeira receives a considerable percentage of the 5 million tourists who visit the Algarve annually and what used to be contained within a frenetic summer season now extends throughout the year, for visitors of all ages and from all over the world.
In order to cope with this growth, Albufeira had no choice but to extend its historical urban boundaries into the surrounding countryside in order to build the quality accommodation and luxury services that 21st Century tourists require. Montechoro, Areias de São João, the famous Oura ‘Strip’, and the beautiful coastline stretching beyond Olhos d’Agua soon became new centres of attraction for visitors to the east of the Old Town Centre, whilst completion of the Marina extended the town’s urban development westwards to incorporate the miles of golden sandy beaches of Galé and the beautiful ecological golf course at Salgados.
Because of its multiple attractions, such as the friendly charm of its people, the glorious countryside and local cuisine, its beautiful beaches, the lively and social nightlife, varied water sports and golf courses, and the world-famous dolphinarium at Zoo Marine, as well as its extraordinary climate with more than 3000 hours of sunshine per year, more and more tourists are persuaded to select Albufeira as their favourite resort. It has now become one of the most desired holiday destinations in Europe.
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Albufeira, with its beautiful coastline and interesting mix of ancient and modern, forms part of the district of Faro in the Algarve, on the south coast of Portugal. Apart from frequently being described as the ‘Capital of Tourism’ in Portugal, Alb...More
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