Local Area

Budens: The villa overlooks the village of Budens which is only six minutes walk away. Budens is a typical Portuguese village with a 17^th century church, a traditional bakery several restaurants & cafes and friendly locals. The 'Eco Marche' supermarket has a fresh meat and fish counter which is a great place to stock up for a BBQ by the pool. There is also a fantastic traditional Portuguese restaurant in the village, Portela, which is worth a visit.

Parque da Floresta golf course, is just across the road. The 18 hole Golf course also has a clubhouse, tennis court, health, fitness and beauty spa, plus a restaurant and bar that overlooks the 18^th hole.

Lagos: Only 10 minutes away by car, Lagos is a major port and historically one of the Algarve’s most interesting cities, with a beautiful marina, and a superb promenade which stretches as far as the old Fort.

There are a variety of shops that specialise in silver, pottery, leather, copper and filigree as well as plenty of restaurants, cafes and banks. There’s a daily fish, meat and vegetable market from 8 am to 1 pm. Lagos also has some beautiful beaches to offer, Praia de Dona Ana, Praia do Camilo, and Meia Praia. The headland of Ponta da Piedade, with its beautiful caves, rocks formations clear waters and lighthouse is worth a visit.

Sagres & Cape St Vincent: Five miles away on the Lagos to Sagres road, Sagres, also known as "the lands end of Europe" is situated inside the Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park. The coast is scattered with an array of beaches, and the natural landscapes and scenery are absolutely stunning. Baleeira is a small picturesque fishing port of Sagres, which is near to Praia do Martinhal, the biggest beach in the area which is also most protected from the wind.

The 15^th Century Fortress and the church of Nossa Senhora da Graça, (was founded by Prince Henry the Navigator) stand on the 'On Ponta de Sagres'. The old light house on Cape St. Vincent is the second most powerful lighthouse in Europe which keeps watch over one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. Take a walk around the fort and watch the fishermen perching precariously off cliff edges hoping for a catch.