Villa in Sao Bras de Alportel, Algarve:

The villa is set in walled gardens with electronic gates, orange, lemon, pomegranite, almond, fig trees etc. Yet 5 mins drive to Sao Bras and restaurants, shops etc.
The nearest beach is Faro beach, 5 mins from the airport, therefore approx 30 mins drive from the house. The beaches on Tavira Island are approx. 40 mins away, quiet, white sandy beaches with sunloungers and umbrellas available to hire.
The golf courses of the Algarve are accessible eg. Quinta do Lago and Penina courses, the courses near the Spanish border ie. Castro Marim, being approx. 35-45 mins drive.

Holiday in Sao Bras de Alportel: Some of Europe's, indeed the world's, most stunning beaches first made Portugal the popular tourist destination it has now become. This remains unchanged with a 100 miles of long golden sandy beaches, secluded coves and amazing outcrops of rock formations. Most of the beaches are supervised, with flags to indicate the quality of the water, and have been annually awarded the European Blue Flag for excellence. Naturally, tourism has had its impact. However, upmarket internationally famous resorts, with their superb championship golf courses co-exist comfortably with picturesque fishing villages and traditional rural communities, steeped with Moorish history.

Discover Sao Bras de Alportel: Walking is a major source of recreational activity around Sao Bras. Destinations include Mesquita, Desbarato, Mealhas, Gralheira and Vilarinhos. The hills also hide the fascinating little communities such as Cova da Muda, Javali, Cabeca do Velha, Corches and Pero de Amigos.
Many of the regions traditional crafts still thrive in Sao Bras de Alportel. Brooms and Brushes are made in Soalheira, interesting objects are woven from the tough Esparto grass from Peral, Stonemasonry practised in Chibeira and Corotelo and the Baskets and Panniers from Desbarato. Tiles and Bricks are still handmade and can be seen in Vale de Mealhas.
In Vilarinhos you can additionally see Wrought Iron and Copper work, miniature Carts and children's Toys. Finally, but by no means least, if you want to see a mill grind corn and wheat as it always has been using nothing but wind power, then a visit to Cabeca do Velho is a must.

Eating out: Sao Bras de Alportel has many Restaurants catering to all tastes and pockets. From the centre of town, there are no less than 30 Restaurants within a four kilometre radius. The cooking in Sao Bras is marked by the perfumes of the fresh herbs that are picked in the surrounding fields. Oregano, Wild Sage and Tyme feature particularly in the local cuisine and create memorable dishes such as a Thick Bread Soup, Wild Rabbit in Wine, Kid, Chicken with Garlic (and Pir-Piri of course!) and Eggs with Tomato and Chickpeas. Sao Bras is also very well known for it's Almond Sweets and Cakes, particularly at Easter, when there is the highlight of the year's festivals. The Portuguese come from all over to witness the festivities which culminate in a memorable flower be-decked parade on Easter Day. Finally, is the spirit distilled from the Arbutus Berry, commonly known as Medronho and various other liqueurs distilled with herbs and fruit such as the abundant figs found in the area.

The rental rates for this property are quoted in GBP per property per week.

Rates above are for 2-4 people. For between 5-8 persons the rate is £1200 up to 24th May 2007,£1400 to 19th July 2007,£1850 to 30thAugust 2007 and £1300 to 25thOctober 2007

25% deposit to confirm booking, non refundable unless we take a replacement booking in which case we will refund in full less any expenses. Balance to be paid 8 weeks prior to start of holiday (by cheque or bank transfer ) to include a £250 deposit which will be refunded or deductions made for any manages/breakages, within 2 weeks of the end of the holiday.

Maid service and gardener Monday to Friday. All linen and towels provided for use within the villa. Linen and towels will be changed weekly, unless otherwise agreed.