The Old Village was created some 20 years ago as a complete community, although it is only 15 minutes walk to the Vilamoura marina. The architecture of the ‘village’ is reproduction 18th century Portuguese where the walkways are alternately classic and rural facades. The well tended gardens are always very colourful. The complex is free from traffic, and the walkways are a local version of cobbled streets. The Old Village is surrounded by the beautiful fairways of the Pinhal golf course.
At present there are two swimming pools, and a third will be in operation before the end of 2005. The main pool is family friendly with a very shallow area at one end. There are sunloungers at the pool and the centrepiece is the poolside bar. The main pool is 100 m. from the house. Access to the pool is by a 'pool card' for which a deposit is charged by our agents, Alternativas. The second pool, less than 50m from the house, is not suitable for young children, due to the depth of water. This pool is smaller and has a more restricted area for sunloungers. There is a children’s play area 150m from the house. The Condominiun of the Old Village make a charge of 1.5 euros per half day for the use of a sunlounger.
There are two sunloungers and two reclining seats on the roof terrace of the house
Some 50m. from the house are the shops. The supermarket provides a comprehensive service, best of which is the wonderful bread and rolls which arrive early each morning. Although, a little restricted in terms of space, it offers a wide range of goods. There is also a wine and spirits shop, along with two cafes where excellent snack meals are available. There is another café, with computer facilities ( the Nautic Bar) some 150m. from the house. There are two restaurants in the development. The Princess Garden is a splendid backdrop to the smaller of the two swimming pools. The Casa do Lago is on Church Square.
Although the Old Village is not a large complex, there are few examples of such a wide range of services being provided so conveniently.
 

The Old Village is an integral part of Vilamoura – a resort which has been created to the highest standards- the golf courses - the marina – the shops – the restaurants – the casino – the hotels – the cinema – the sports facilities. All are excellent.
Closeby the Old Village are the fairways of the Pinhal golf course, the nearest of the five Vilamoura courses. Each of the courses has a driving range, and there is also a Golf Academy for honing all aspects of the game while the sun shines on your back.
200m from the Old Village, is Vilamoura tennis, which you see as you stroll down to the shops at the marina. The tennis club has many fine courts with full facilities. At the heart of the facility is the restaurant. Also, almost a Km away are two lawn bowling greens.
In Vilamoura restaurants and bars abound, but the greatest concentration is to be found round the marina, filled with the most stylish of yachts. The marina is about 15 minutes walk away, and the beach is another 10-15 minutes. On the way down, you pass the Roman archeological remains. The Falaisia beach stretches from the marina entrance away to the west with Albufeira in the distance. The beach is unspoiled with no vehicular access being allowed. A river separates the car park from the beach.
A car is not essential since distances are short and taxi fares modest. If a car was required for the holiday, it might be worth contacting Zitauto (email – zitauto@clix.pt). Alternatively local agents in the Old Village – Alternativas – can organise shorter hires.
It can be good fun to use the ‘Vilamoura trains’, which actually run on the road. The different road circuits, and the time-tables are available at all local agents.
Next door to Vilamoura, is the seaside town of Quarteira. It too has a convenient beach, and being close to shops and cafes, has a different atmosphere. The weekly market takes place on Wednesday. There is also a fruit market and a fish market open every day. The town is filled with all the shops and business you would expect, but there are a number of very special restaurants and cafes.
There are a number of water parks in the Vilamoura/Albufeira area. Many have dedicated bus services available. The nearest is about 1.5Km away, just past the Vila Sol golf course. The Zoomarine also has a bus service and is beyond Albufeira. They boast a birds of prey show, a sea Lion show, lakes and gardens, an aquarium, swimming pools, dolphins, as well as the park amusements – giant wheel – pirate ship – flume ride – mini roller-coaster, etc.
We are in between the two large shopping centres. There is one at Faro, but we prefer Algarve Shopping on the main road, just beyond Albufeira. There is a huge selection of shops – Zara is always good value – but there are too many fashion and shoe shops to mention. They have an immense supermarket, a food court and a range of restaurants, along with an 8 screen multiplex cinema. They offer a free shuttle bus service.
Whether you are looking for peace and quiet, or for an active holiday, such as horse riding, sailing or deep sea fishing, you will find a comprehensive choice of activities in Vilamoura, or if you want to scratch the surface of Portugal and the Portuguese, you will want to explore the market town of Loule, less than 10Km. inland.
If you do visit Vilamoura, we hope you will, like us, find that it is a most agreeable area, and that the people are friendly and very pleasant.
 

The Algarve is famous for golf for three reasons – the climate – the number of golf courses – and the quality of these courses.
It started in Vilamoura with the course now called ‘The Old Course’, but there is golf all along the Algarve now. The most recent growth area is the eastern end of the Algarve now boasting 4-5 quality courses. In addition, there two or three good courses across the border in Spain, no more than an hour’s drive from the Old Village.
Vilamoura has recently unveiled its fifth and most expensive course – the Victoria, designed by Arnold Palmer – where golf’s World Cup is to be played late in 2005. The next, in order of price, is the classic Old Course, with its fairways totally bordered with a special pine tree, through which no golf ball travels. It is an exquisite layout. The next is the Millennium course, five holes of which is classic Algarve golf. The rest, although good, are a little open. The next is Pinhal, again with an abundance of pine trees, and water hazards on three holes. Finally, with water on eight holes, we have the aptly named Laguna course.
Local agents can arrange discounts on many of these and other courses, but if you were interested primarily in Vilamoura, you can arrange direct, a variety of golf packages at very good prices with Lusitur, the Company owning the Golf Courses.
Each of the courses has a driving range. There is, in addition, an independent Golf Academy, with a driving range. The putting and short game practice facilities are very good. They also offer golf on their three hole circuit.
 

cot requires to be booked. Cleaning and laundry services are supplied twice weekly by our agents, Alternativas. Additional services can be arranged by them

The apartment comprises 2 bedrooms in total; 2 twin. . This gives room for up to 4 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The apartment has 1 bathrooms and 2 WCs for your party's use.

The apartment has television satellite/cable. The music system will play cds, radio.

There is room for 4 in the living room and 4 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 washing machine, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking apartment

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The apartment is in a very quiet area. It has access to a shared swimming pool, panoramic views.

The apartment is right beside swimming, walking, a restaurant, a food shop.

Close to the apartment you will find a beach, cycling, golf, tennis, historic sites, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas.

Within easy reach of the apartment you will find a zoo.

The closest water park is within 15 minutes.

The apartment is....

25 min from Faro airport.

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

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Chris says: "This has been the 2nd time my wife & I have spent 8 nights at this town house, and it definately will not be the last. A perfect location at a perfect complex. The 8 days of glorious April sunshine helped too. The staff at the multialternativas booking office were great, we did not arrive while the Saturday evening, but a quick phone call to the number on the office window, and a lady arrived with our keys within 5 minutes. They were great too at the end of our stay, we were not flying home until 7p.m. but were allowed to keep the house on at no extra cost, until we left. They even arranged our return taxi for us. All the amenities at the house are in as new condition and the place has a cool pleasant feel about it. The roof top terrace is a great place to spend some private time. "

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