This luxurious villa has been built to the highest specification in the Quinta da Encosta Velha golf village on the Parque da Floresta resort. The property is one of a number of linked villas set in the style of an old Portuguese village, but with a contemporary feel.

Parque da Floresta is situated amidst the beautiful rolling countryside of the unspoiled Western Algarve. The Western Algarve is a perfect holiday destination, with many of its towns and villages unspoilt by tourism.

In addition the Western Algarve has some of the best beaches to be found in all Europe. In particular, the west coast offers some of the few remaining publicly accessed un-developed beaches anywhere in the world - encompassing huge, miles-wide windswept dunes framed by inspiring cliffs to sheltered golden-sand beaches nestled into isolated coves (details of many of the local beaches can be found below under "Local Information").

A stay at our villa can be as relaxing or as exciting as you like. For those who want a quiet time, a day round the pool or at one of the many beaches or a trip to the Parque da Floresta health spa is ideal. But for those who are more energetic, a challenging round of golf or perhaps some surfing at one of the excellent west coast beaches on the Atlantic coast, which is approximately 20 miles away.

Children are especially welcome, with a wide range of junior sports for all ages.

The villa is only five minutes walk from the local village of Budens with restaurants, bars, a supermarket, and only a few minutes drive from the beautiful sandy beaches at Burgau and Salema. The accommodation has the benefit of a wealth of on site and near by views and attractions

Two Storey Accomodation

Ground floor:
Master bedroom with en-suite with patio door access to terrace
Second bedroom with patio door access to terrace
Seperate bathroom/wc

First floor:
Third bedroom with en-suite
Spacious living, dining and entertainment areas
Large fitted kitchen

Outside:
First floor balcony
Terraced area with a built in BBQ
Private rectangular swimming pool
Outside shower
all overlooking holes 6 and 8 of the Parque da Floresta golf course

For Comfort:
Air conditioning
Exceptional standard of furnishings, and comfort
Fully fitted kitchen with hob, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, and washing machine
Satellite TV (including UK Channels), DVD and stereo
Safe and high specification card/key security access
Fireplace with log burning stove
Fixed line telephones available

Services:
24 Hour reception for check in, information and assistance
Multi-lingual staff
24 Hour security
 

18 hole par 71 golf course, Vigia Golf Academy and short game practice area
Luxurious health and beauty spa and exercise studio
Indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi and steam room
Floodlit tennis courts
Championship bowling green
Children’s clubs (3-12 year olds) and football academy
Horse riding and mountain biking
Use of large heated communal swimming pool
Shuttle bus to beach front and restaurant/snack bar
Castaways Fun and Games bar and the A Taberna Restaurant - both just a one minute walk from our villa

RESORT RESTAURANTS

The resort has 6 bars and restaurants which offers something for most taste buds for breakfast, lunch and evening meals. Youll find traditional local fare to Mediterranean style dishes and healthy options, Italian favourites and gourmet cuisine.

The A Taberne restaurant is only a one minute walk away from the villa and offers excellent standards of food and ambience.
At the centre of Parque da Floresta with great views of the golf course, O Parque offers a menu with a blend of international cuisine combined with traditional local ingredients. The restaurant hosts many social evening events and you can dine with some of the famous residents.
The Blue Lagoon poolside restaurant has a Mediterranean style and the à la carte menu includes grilled and barbecue food, great snacks and salads.
The Spa Terrace next to Spa Floresta serves Asian fusion cuisine. It offers healthy choices - salads with fish specialities and freshly squeezed fruit juices.
Vicentinos Trattoria offers a choice of Italian dishes, including home-made pizzas, fresh pastas with special signature sauces, salads, crostini and Italian desserts and a delivery service right to the villa.
The Blue Wave is an attractive cabin-style restaurant where you can enjoy lunch or dinner, while taking in the views of the Atlantic Ocean. During the day menus feature light salads, fresh fish, Italian breads & sandwiches and in the evening, dishes are little more formal using local ingredients the Mediterranean way with an exotic twist.
 

RESTAURANTS

In addition to the excellent restaurants onsite at Parque da Floresta (see "Villa Details above for more information on these), there are other favourites that we visit frequently in Lagos:

Don Sebastiao Restaurante, Rua 25 de Abril 20-22,
O Sabor da India: Rua Afonso d Almeida No 27, Lagos
Retaurante Reis, Rue Antonio B V Vlana, Lagos
Britaica, Lagos: go down to the main square,look left and head for the smaller square,then look left again and you see down the first side street a taverna with tables and chairs and an overhead canopy
Adega de Marina: On the Avenida in Lagos
Meu Limao Tapas & Wine Bar: Lagos, old town. Infront of Golden church
Restaurante Paraiso: Rua Professor Luis Albuquerque Lote 12, Lagos

BEACHES

Beaches in the Lagos Area
Meia Praia: A massively long (5km) and open sandy beach that curves its way Eastward from Lagos Marina all the way to the Alvor Estuary. We love Meia Praia either in the early morning or in the late evening from 5.00pm onward when the surf (usually) has calmed down and you can cool a sunbronzed body with some easy swimming. All kinds of facilities for those who enjoy water sports.
Praia do Pinhão: A sandy cove tucked between cliffs with some interesting rock formations - opposite the fire station.
Praia Dona Ana: Very popular, chiefly because of its proximity to Lagos town centre but also because it is niceley sheltered from the prevailing wind.
Praia do Camilo: A (couple of) delightful sandy coves.
Praia do Canavial: Difficult to find but quiet and lovely golden sand.
Praia de Porto do Mòs: A small bay sheltered by cliffs offering shade for much of the day. Good car parking with easy access from the road. Surfers congregate here in the early evening when they think the conditions are right for waves.

Beaches from Luz to Salema
Praia da Luz: A long, golden curve of sand flanked by rocks at the western end, where you can hunt for shellfish and rock crabs, and the Rocha Negra to the east. Luz is a beautiful beach with its own picturesque charm. Large selection of beach bars and restaurants. Ideal family beach.
Praia de Dona Maria: Secluded and calm.
Praia de Burgau: Features a fantastic beach-bar and popular with families. Parking can be difficult high-season.
Praia de Cabanas Velhas (Praia Almàdena): Small and isolated beach, mostly rocky but a small sandy part around to the western edge. There is the Blue Wave beach bar for simple food and refreshments. In the evening rod fisherman congregate on the cliffs at the western prominontary.
Praia Boca do Rio: Quite isolated, lying between Burgau and Salema and is popular with campers. The remains of a French Man-of-War lies on the seabed just offshore so lots to explore for Scuba divers and snorkellers.
Praia da Salema: A spacious stretch of golden sand lying right in front of Salema village. Cliffs at either end popular for snorkelling and scuba diving.
Praia de Figueira: A perfect, secluded small beach (featured in photo).
Beaches from Vale da Torre de Cima to Sagres
Praia da Ingreja: Located in the Vale da Torre de Cima, with its own beach bar.
Praia do Barranco: Located in the Vale da Torre de Cima.
Praia de Martinhal: Popular for windsurfing with lots of space situated in a corner of Sagres bay.
Praia Baleeira: Located close to Sagres village.
Praia da Mareta: Located right in front of Sagres village.
Praia de Tonel: A brisk-westerly wind usually runs across this beach and often produces large Atlantic breakers good for surfers and windsurfers alike.
Praia do Beliche: A secluded cove with a steep climb down to the sand from the cliffs. Only 500m long but rarely crowded, there is good parking close-by and it has its own snack bars.

Algarve west coast Beaches
Praia de S. Telheiro: The first beach after Cape St. Vincent on the Atlantic west coast of the Algarve.
Ponta Ruiva: A real surfer-dudes beach with a rocky reef, surfing right and left with a normal length of 150 to 300m and good days up to 500m.
Praia Águia A small stretch of sand at the foot of some steep cliffs.
Praia do Castelejo: One of the few beaches on the west coast where it is reasonably safe to swim, as well as surfing and boogie boarding.
Praia da Cordoma / Praia da Barriga / Praia Mouranitos: A series of three broad beaches separated by cliffs but with access between them.
Praia do Mirouço: An isolated beach with difficult access.
Praia do Murração: A lovely, golden beach.
Praia de Vale Figueiros: An extensive and mostly deserted sandy beach.
Praia do Amado: A wonderful beach in the middle of a natural park (The Alentejano). Car park and small bar with a relaxed atmosphere. A surfing beach par excellence with body suit and board hire (intermittently) available, described as a regional classic, but not for beginners when the waves are big.
Praia da Bordeira: A vast and spectacular expanse of sand approached via a wonderful coastline road. Some surfing possibilities and popular with nudists!
Praia da Arrifana: A beautiful place situated right next to Palmeirinha village. Incredible waves and world-class surfing possibilities here, but for experienced surfers only.
Praia do Monte Clérigo: Set in a nicely sheltered curve of land this beach also has some rock pools and snorkelling opportunities.
 

Sunbeds are provided. Beach/Pool towels are also provided

The villa comprises 3 bedrooms in total; 1 double, 2 twin, 2 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities. . This gives room for up to 6 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The villa has 3 bathrooms and 3 WCs for your party's use. Air-conditioning keeps the villa cool. Central heating keeps you snug and warm.

The villa has television video, dvd, satellite/cable. The music system will play cds, radio. If you need to keep in contact there is a telephone for incoming calls only.

There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking villa

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The villa is in a very quiet area. It has a private south facing swimming pool, access to a shared south facing swimming pool, a south facing garden, a south facing patio area, a south facing balcony, panoramic views, a barbeque, a tennis court. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The villa is right beside swimming, walking, cycling, mountain biking, golf, tennis, a restaurant.

Close to the villa you will find a beach, sailing, fishing, horse riding, historic sites, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the villa you will find water skiing, boat hire, wind surfing, scuba diving, a zoo, a themepark.

The villa is....

60 min from Faro airport.
15 min from Lagos.
25 min from Sagres.
10 min from Burgau/Salema.
25 min from Atlantic Ocean.

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Last minute discount!! 15% discount if booking start date is less than 14 days away. (applies Jun, Jul, Aug only)
Last minute discount!! 10% discount if booking start date is less than 30 days away. (applies Jun, Jul, Aug only)
Early Bird stay discount!! 10% discount if booking start date is greater than 3 months away. (applies Jun, Jul, Aug only)