The place to be...
The Algarve is truly a sensational place. East of the Faro the coast consists of rare lagoon landscapes and an extensive stretch of sand over kilometres in length. West of the Faro you can find a series of gorgeous small beaches surrounded by rugged cliffs and spectacular caverns and caves. In the sparsely populated area you will find yourself in another time area, which is surrounded by silence and tranquillity. Manual labour forms the most important source of income here. In January and February the pine-trees, eucalyptus, lavender and gorgeous blossomed almond trees are really special to see!
Casa do Pinheiro is located just 40 minutes (by car) away from the airport of Faro, in the area named Caramujeira nearby the scenic place Benagil. This area is enriched by olive and orange orchards. In the more touristic place Carvoeiro, which is 5 minutes (by car) away, you can find small restaurants and stores where you can buy your necessary stuff. You can also find here a physician and a medical post.
Nearby the villa there are various supermarkets and a line of fine restaurants and stores located. Within no time you can visit tourist places, such as Albufeira, Portimao, Lagos, Silves and Lagoa. If you got the time, you should definitely pay a visit to Lissabon or the Spanish Sevilla. Another thing you shouldn’t miss out is one of the boot trips to watch the dolphins and the mountain village Monchique or an adventurous kayak trip through the famous caves on sea. If you love mountain biking, then this can be done easily too. And don’t forget to take the time to stroll around the typical Portugal markets, a real must.
The kids can also enjoy their time fully. On a short distance of Casa do Pinheiro there are various attractions located, such as the Omega Parque, Zoomarine and two delightful Water Parks with huge water roll coasters, Aqualand and Slide & Splash. This is also the place where yearly the biggest sand sculpture festival of the world is being held. Truly impressive!
Do you enjoy playing golf or tennis? If so, then this is surely the place to be! Almost around the corner you will find many golf courses and tennis parks. From the villa you can enjoy lovely long walks. And yes, we almost tend to forget the ones who enjoy doing nothing; if you purely enjoy the relaxation, you can stroll down at one of the many terraces nearby, take a dip in your very own swimming pool or organize a barbeque evening with a glass of one of the finest Portugese wines...
