Alvor Apartment With Air Con & Wifi, Alto Golf & Country Club, Algarve
The Alto Country Club is a beautiful resort comprising of villas and apartments set in the midst of 18 acres of tropical gardens. The Country Club is ideally located overlooking the bay of Lagos.The fantastic beach is only a 10 minute walk away and comprises of 7km of beautiful white sand with great facilities such as beachside restaurants. The beach is a favourite with water sports enthusiasts. The centre of Alvor, an unspoilt fishing village, is only a 2 minute stroll away from our apartment in Alvor. Guests of the Alto Country Club and these Alvor apartments also have access to reduced green fees at the Alto Golf Club which is 1km away and all other Pestana Golf Courses in Portugal. Alto Golf was designed by Sir Henry Cotton an English Golfing legend and triple winner of the British Open. It is recognised as one of the finest ...
...courses in the Algarve. Golf Club facilities include a driving range, putting green, pitching area complete with bunkers, trollyes, club hire, pro shop, restaurant and bar. Children are well catered for in this apartment. It is a ground floor apartment with no balcony access from the bedrooms. It is also close to the outdoor pool which makes going back and forwards between the apartment and the pool easier. We have a good selection of childrens, books, pool and beach toys. There is also a buggy available for use in the apartment. Free Wifi included. The apartment is fully furnished to a high standard and has been recently renovated. There is air conditioning in the lounge and both bedrooms. A free parking space is available opposite the apartment. Rental license number: 26056/13 Energy cert number: CE71684935
The Algarve has a temperate climate almost all year round and boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year. The Algarve is renowned for its warm climate and clean sandy beaches. The long beautiful coastline has amazing beaches of fine sand which are seldom over crowded.
Alvor is situated between the towns of Portimao and Lagos and is now a very popular holiday location. However it still retains it's old world charm. The narrow cobbled streets boast many bars and restaurants to suit all tastes and is one of the prettiest locations in the West Algarve. This is truly a place for the whole family to enjoy and many return year after year.
The village is well located facing a natural lagoon opening onto the sea. There is a choice of a long open sandy beach or a number of small coves tucked under the cliffs.
For those looking for a more lively setting, the night life of Praia da Rocha is a short taxi ride away. Other areas of interest include the Monchique mountains, Sagres, Cape St Vincent and a host of Golf Clubs all within a short driving distance.
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Other places to visit include:
Lagos: Is a 20 minute drive away. There is a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants including a marina.
Portimao: The waterside area has recently been developed and is worth a visit. There is a market on the western edge of town selling a huge range of fish, seafood, fruit and vegetables.
Praia Da Rocha: There is a mangificant beach and a scenic cliff top walk that offers spectacular views of the beaches, cliffs and rocks. At night the whole main road running parallel with the beach is buzzing and vibrant. There are many clubs and bars open until the early hours of the morning.
Sagres and Cape St Vincent: Are the two most south westerly tips of Europe. They overlook the shipping lane between the Mediterranean and the North Atlantic - one of the worlds busiest.
Monchique and Silves: Pretty mountain top towns.
Golf: The Algarve is Europes foremost winter golfing location and there are approximately 33 golf courses to be found in the region. Those closest to Alvor include Alto, Penina, Palmares and Pinta.
Other activities include Slide & Splash (Waterpark), Sealife Ocean Safaris, the zoo at Barao Sao Joao (north west of Lagos), hill walking and cycling.
The nearest airport is Faro which 75km away or approximately a 50 minute drive.
Fly to Faro with:
Aer Lingus from Dublin, Cork and Belfast www.aerlingus.com
Ryanair from Dublin, Shannon, Cork, Knock and Derry www.ryanair.com
Many options are also available from the UK www.easyjet.com www.firstchoice.co.uk www.flyglobespan.com www.monarch.com
Airport transfers can be arranged for €50-€60 one way for 1-4 people
Car hire is available at the airport although car hire is not absolutely necessary if you stay at the Club.
Highchairs, cots and additional beds can be hired at a minimal additional charge.
No changeover day set, please contact the owner.
Check in time 3pm. Check out time 10am.
€200 non refundable booking deposit, balance payable 10 weeks before departure.
Guests can enjoy free use of sun loungers and umbrellas on Alvor beach subject to availability.
"The apartment was lovely, very spacious, well located in Alvor and suited us well. Another bonus for us, holidaying with a child, was the washing machine and microwave.It was great to have the extra few toys and dvds". M Meehan, Dublin
"The apartment was great, a home from home. The kids were gob-smacked by the beach cupboard!" C Carson, N Ireland
Prices may be subject to change.