Carvoeiro Pestana Golf Resort 3 Bedroom Villa
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Style: Villa
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps Up To: 6
Bathrooms:
Pool Type: Heated
Nearest Airport:
- Private Garden
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
These properties are privately owned and individually furnished to the owners' individual tastes, all to a consistently high standard. Kitchens are fully equipped with the latest appliances including microwaves and dishwashers. All villas have spacious open plan lounge/dining rooms and cable/satellite television. They have double glazing, driveways, full size pools (some heated at an additional charge) and gardens. Master bedroms have en-suite bathrooms.
Residents of The Pestana Golf Resort are enitled to a 20% discount on green fees.
A maid service is daily except Sundays and bank holidays. Baby sitting can be arranged (not on site and supplement payable locally).
Please note that very few properties on this resort have air conditioning. If you require air conditioning it can be requested but cannot be guaranteed. Due to booking procedures at the resort, we are unable to confirm properties with air conditioning.
The Pestana Golf Resort is situated near the charming and vibrant seaside resort of Cavoeiro, with sandy beaches, fishing villages and a good choice of bars and restaurants. It is also situated within 500 acres of gently rolling, typically Portugese countryside dotted with olive trees. There are two 18 hole golf courses, the Pinta and Gramacho, plus a clubhouse with swimming pool, reception, bar and restaurant. Additional facilities include two tennis courts, a bowling green, David Leadbetter Golf Academy and a driving range.
Residents of The Pestana Golf Resort are enitled to a 20% discount on green fees.
A maid service is daily except Sundays and bank holidays. Baby sitting can be arranged (not on site and supplement payable locally).
Nestling in a sheltered bay, Praia do Carvoeiro is a quaint fishing village where life centres around the village square creating a relaxed and happy atmosphere. Whitewashed houses line the slopes of the hills overlooking the sandy beach which is alive with brightly coloured fishing boats.
Much of the appeal of Carvoeiro is that it remains untouched by over-development. The unspoilt terrain is scattered with olive, fig, almond and carob trees together with an abundance of wild flowers, giving a special charm and beauty of its own. There is an absence of high rise buildings; instead beautifully designed villas with Moorish architecture and traditional Portuguese features predominate.
Shopping facilities and choice of merchandise in the Algarve have seen a tremendous increase in the last few years. In the Almancil area there are supermarkets, sophisticated interior design studios, antique and furniture shops, garden centres, fashion boutiques, shoe shops and high class jewellers. Portugal has a rich tradition of handicraft and folk art, many cottage industries producing individual handmade goods, which should not be overlooked whilst trying to find something original. Portugal is also famous for its pottery and hand painted tiles, Portuguese crystal, porcelain, Arraiolos carpets and lacemaking.
The Algarvean temperament adds much to the relaxed social atmosphere of the region. The local people are generally courteous and their natural hospitality and acceptance of foreign tourists lead to a cosmopolitan cultural ethos within the Portuguese society. Much to the relief of European visitors, many Portuguese people have an excellent command of English, particularly those working in the tourist industry. However, they appreciate it if visitors make an effort to converse in Portuguese.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Albufeira is often overlooked by tourists and Old Albufeira is actually a very pretty town. Its Moorish influence is easy to see in Minaret-inspired chimney pots and whitewashed buildings. It claims to have the largest sandy beach in the whole of the Algarve and the waters are particularly clean and unpolluted. The Portuguese love their fish and in Albufeira all fish is caught locally. We especially recommend the restaurants in this fishing town.
Almancil offers a very varied picture. This town has become an important centre for providing support services to feed the needs of two nearby stylish well established holiday and rental developments: Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo. The town has many shops, banks, post office etc. and some of the finest restaurants in the Algarve are located within the area.
Faro, the capital of the Algarve, was a sleepy provincial town twenty years ago but now has all the facilities of a modern European town with an attractive shopping area. The gateway to the Algarve can be deceptive from the outskirts. However the centre radiates from the old walled town with its delightful square and orange trees, church, museum and several excellent restaurants.
Loule is situated 18 km (11m) north east of Faro. The weekly Saturday morning market is famous amongst the locals and holidaymakers. The market has an excellent selection of fruit and vegetables, along with fresh fish every day. You will often see artisans working brass, copper or clay in and about the streets of Loule - craft is still very active in this area.
Olaho is very like a north African town beacuse the houses and the church are built in the shape of white cubes, sometimes two or three storeys high. Olaho's style owes very little to the influence of Moorish culture and is the result of modern trading links between its merchants and those of the North African coasts. Similar buildings can be found in Tunisia and Libya. The most attractive area of the city is the old part, although surrounded by more recent buildings. Fishing is still popular in Olaho but nothing like as important as in the past.
We highly recommend a visit to all the above places during your stay in the Algarve!
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