Tucked in the peaceful area of Sesmarias, not far from the centre of the vibrant town of Carvoeiro and within walking distance of some excellent local restaurants and bars, Casa Soare is perfectly placed for a memorable holiday on the Algarve! There’s even a tennis club on nearby, so be sure to bring your trainers if you fancy a game or two here!
Also within a very short drive (or a reasonable walk) is ‘Dos Santos’, an enchanting brewery and vineyard where you can try a little of the famous Portuguese produce, complete with a bar and restaurant! Nearby you’ll also find ‘Bon Bon’, one of the Algarve's Michelin star restaurants, the famous caves of Benagil, the 5-star resort of Vila Vita, and a couple of excellent golf courses. The stunning coastline of Ferragudo and its beautiful beachfront restaurant ‘Rei da Praia’, is also a short drive away. For the active members of the group, the Algarviana hiking trail is an excellent day out, and of course, golfers will be in paradise in the Algarve – indeed, across Portugal there are 14 of the world’s top 100 best golf courses!
The Algarve, the southernmost region of Portugal, is famous for its picturesque scenes of vast blue skies casting a warming glow over the expansive Atlantic Ocean, with untouched bays framed by jagged limestone rocks at every turn. While the southern coast caters to every need of its visitors, to the West and the rugged interior remain largely untouched, with less development and endless intersecting of historic villages, hilltop castles and beautiful churches.
Portugal itself is a small, fascinating country at the most Western point of mainland Europe. With a vast coastline with the powerful Atlantic Ocean, it is a true paradise for the keen surfer, or indeed even those looking to try it for the first time, with plenty of surfing schools all along the calmer sections of the coast. And even for those less keen on surfing, the beaches of Portugal are well worth a visit for their beautifully clear waters and pristine sands, and almost all have a bar at which you can enjoy a tipple.
With Faro airport just 66km away, you can be settling into your villa within an hour of landing and getting into the holiday mood!