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Apartment |1 bedroom |Sleeps 4

Central Albufeira in Albufeira

from £57 / night

£395–£675 / week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

9 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, no pets allowed

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About the home

What’s so special?...............With location being one of the keys to a great holiday, it is worth noting that the location here is truly remarkable, it boasts spectacular sea-views of Albufeira bay and the Old Town.


Being one of the newest beach front developments in Albufeira, with its rare stunning sea views, it’s a quiet condo, but still extremely close to the hustle and bustle of Albufeira. Literally only a two minute (250 metres) stroll through the private gated access takes you to the beach of Forte São Jõao.

The Apartment (privately owned) is in one of the few "PRIME POSITIONS" on the third level, overlooking the pool and sea, capturing the amazing view across Albufeira's Old Town. Because it’s the centre building, it’s very private and is "NOT OVERLOOKED" at all by any other apartments, all you can see from inside the lounge and bedroom is that fabulous sea. Wall to floor doors leading to the balcony open fully, enabling you to enjoy the outside from within....................... and the amazing views from beyond!!!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The apartment is furnished for contemporary living, and finished to an incredibly high specification. It boasts air-conditioning and heating in both the bedroom and the living-room.

Kitchen
The integrated kitchen is well equipped with high spec Miele appliances. Surfaces are covered with marble, porcelain and granite that completes the luxurious feel. Fully equipped with kettle, toaster, coffee maker, juicer, crockery, cutlery, pots, pans cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge,/ freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, and central vacuuming system...............everything you could possibly need

Living / Dining Area
The living-room includes Samsung TV with Satellite and lots of English channels, DVD player and a selection of DVDs. The sofa opens to provide a comfortable double bed and the dining area comfortably seats 4 but can be extended to seat 6. The lounge can be completely segregated by the sliding doors accessing the kitchen, to enable privacy should the sofa bed be needed. Air-conditioning / Heating is fitted.
Mobile broadband is available on request

Bedroom
One bedroom with 2 single beds on a frame that can side together to become a double. Air-conditioning / Heating is fitted.

Bathroom
The luxury bathroom has a Jacuzzi bath, bidet, toilet, shower and under-floor heating.

Communal Area
Lift access to property. Secure underground car parking. Direct access to beach from swimming pool area via key fob at rear gate. Lifts available to all floors. Gated complex with access only by key fob to front / rear gates. Electric patio shutters. Adults/ children's fresh water swimming pools. Tennis Court. BBQ Area. Shared garden.

Further details outdoors:
On-site is a Tennis Court ( free to use equipment kept in apartment )and a fitness centre is planned to be equipped later this year.

There is secure underground parking, lift access and the 24 hour gated security that provides peace of mind.

Direct access to beach from swimming pool area via key fob at rear gate.

Lifts available to all floors. Gated complex with access only by key fob to front / rear gates. Electric patio shutters.

Adults and children's fresh water swimming pools.

Further details

Distances
Excellent location within Albufeira close to the beach with easy access to the Algarve's towns, villages, beaches, attractions and world class golf courses.

"The Strip" - 5 minute walk.
Beach - 2 minute walk.
Nearest local golf course - 5 minute drive.
Old Town/Marina -15 minute walk.
Algarve Shopping Centre with shops, restaurants cinemas, bowling -15 minute drive.
Vilamoura/Marina/golf -15 minute drive.
Aqualand ,Splash/Slide, Zoo marine- 20 minutes
Lisbon - 2 hr drive by new motorway

Conditions

Booking Notes
25% deposit required at time of booking
Balance due 8 weeks before holiday date
Refundable security deposit of £200 is required for the 2 key and fob sets and any accidental damage
Weekly rates are inclusive of utility charges
Payment can be made in either sterling or euros
Long /short term rentals available, please contact owner
Guests named only on booking form are permitted to stay in apartment
Faro Airport

Photos

 

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On the third level, therefore Spectacular Views over Albufeira Bay

 

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Imagine........ waking to this view from your bed every morning

 

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Spacious Balcony for Alfresco Dining

 

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Lounge with double Sofa bed,Samsung Satellite TV and media box containing 250 movies

The Algarve / Central Algarve region

The Algarve has long been a favoured destination for holidays. It is full of ancient history and heritage. Still standing today are buildings and walls dating back to the Roman times. Many museums and guided tours immerse you in the culture of this proud place offering an in-depth insight into the evolution of this beautiful region.

The Algarve has a fantastic all-year round climate and can boast more sunshine hours than California!. You can often see temperatures hit the mid 30's, thanks to the sea breezes it’s always a pleasant heat.

With over 100 miles of dramatic cliff faces and extensive golden beaches, the Algarve offers a dramatic coastline, and beautiful clear seas to swim, sail, surf in or simply watch the boats sailing by. There is something for everyone, whether you're after a relaxing day, water sports or simply viewing the many tourist attractions.

All types of holiday activities can be enjoyed including water sports, horse riding, fishing, deep –sea fishing, go-karting and hill walking. For those who enjoy sightseeing there are many places of interest including museums in Faro-maritime museum, boats and seafaring displays, while children will love the science museum with its interactive displays, rock pool and flight simulator.

The Albufeira / Central Albufeira area

Albufeira is located in the central Algarve region of Portugal, just a short transfer from Faro Airport. It attracts huge numbers of tourists every year, who come for the fabulous climate, the great beaches, the numerous bars and restaurants, the many world-class golf courses, and the many other attractions within a short drive.

Albufeira "Old Town" is the heart of the city, and it's picturesque narrow streets offer numerous places to eat, drink and shop. If you are wanting even more lively nightlife, the famous "Strip" offers yet more options form eating and drinking. Albufeira has a modern marina and is famous for its apartments painted in dazzling bright colours. Albufeira is a perfect destination for families, couples and singles of all ages.

Albufeira was originally known as "Baltum" by the Romans. When the North African moors occupied the region from the 8th century they renamed it "Al-Buhera", which translates as "castle of the sea". Albufeira has the remains of a castle dating from Roman times, but most of the castle along with the town, was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake.The most visible pointer to the castle remains is the Torre do Relógio (clock tower), which was built on one of the old castle towers, and is normally lit up on festive occasions.

The main square in Albufeira "Old Town" is surrounded by cafés, restaurants and bars and is a perfect place to relax, take a cooling drink, or just as a meeting place. The streets leading off the square are a shoppers delight with clothes shops, leather goods, gift shops, street stalls and of course, all the practical shops for daily necessities.

There are also many more restaurants and bars in between the shops so there is never a shortage of places to eat and drink! It is worth mentioning that although English is very widely spoken and menus will normally be in 3 or 4 different languages, if you have any particular likes or dislikes or have special dietary requirements then you may find our food and drink information helpful.

To get lots more information on Albufeira, you can visit two excellent websites; Albufeira Uncovered.Com, and Albufeira.Com

How to get there

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Travel
Faro is the nearest airport approx 35m away / 30 minutes drive. Car hire is available at the airport. as well as Taxis.

As the apartment is centrally located to many of the local attractions, car hire is not essential. If, however, you want to explore the Algarve further, car hire is available at very reasonable rates. The local bus service is very efficient and reliable if you do not wish to drive.Many of the Budget airlines fly from U.K. and Ireland into Faro such as:

Monarch
Jet 2
Easyjet
Thompsonfly
Aer Lingus
Ryanair
BMI Baby
British Airways


Transfers
We can arrange Airport Transfers from the airport to the apartment. Return fares 1 - 4 guests 75 euro (day time)

Activities near Albufeira

Reviews

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24 Sep 2012

“A Truly Stunning Apartment” Everything about the property is stunning from the minute you go through the electronic gated access to being met on arrival and having an extensive handover about the property. The apartment is finished to a high quality standard and is spotlesly clean and quiet with stunning views and sunsets but close to the old town and strip should you wish to go! The swimming pool and grounds are also faultless and it is without doubt the best letting accomodation I have every stayed in. The comms with the owner Maria was also seamless and very easy to sort everything out!!

05 Aug 2012

“Nice apartment in wrong place” The apartment in general was lovely, clean the only, down side was it was out the way, also we didnt have any water for 3 whole days and were told not to complain as she couldnt do anything, we payed alot of money to stay here and were not happy we didnt have the basic immunities such as running water. The pool area is large and extremely clean and great for people with children, the beach is a 2 min walk and the old town is 10 mins in a taxi theres alot more to do and see in the old town Response: If I can please explain, I have been advertising Quinta de Barracuda for over 2 years now and I can honestly say this is the first negative response from any guest?, obviously a disgruntled group, 4 adults and a toddler! However I don't feel this is the place to explain the reason why. If I can just say (maybe you can read between the lines) that we pride ourselves on providing luxurious accommodation that is kept to an extremely high standard, that's what all other guests have enjoyed and told us about! Guests regularly return booking 12 months in advance in some cases The water situation, it certainly is a “basic amenity” and I can't believe this has been said? I never did speak with this guest whilst they were on holiday, I have an excellent management company who takes care of them. I was aware of a problem with the water supply that affected the whole condominium, but this only affected the building for a maximum of 4 hours, honestly not 3 days, if this had been the case the whole condominium would have had to close and guests would have been accommodated elsewhere, but this was never the case? The guest never once contacts me whilst on holiday. The location is certainly in my opinion and the opinion of many guests, perfect, just 2 minutes from the beach, a 5 minute walk to the famous Strip where there's an abundance of bars and restaurants and a 15 minute walk along the beach in to Old Town, or 5 minutes in a taxi costing 3.5 euros. The Old Town is busier but it does not offer the quality of accommodation, obviously the buildings are older and more traditional. Please don't hesitate to give me a call on the number listed if you need any further information Maria (owner)

30 Jul 2012

“1st class accommodation and location” We wanted sometimg special for our Honeymoon and that's exactly what we got. Outstanding accommodation in a fabulous location. Amazing sea views and the owners provide a excellent service. Would defiantly recommend the apartment to Family & Freinds and we hope to return soon Wendy & Tracey Vickers

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28 Mar 2012

“Perfect romantic babymoon - Just whate we needed :-)” Had an amazing time in a fabulous apartment, a great location the apartment was very sheltered and private perfect for our romantic break. A couple of cloudy days were spent chilaxing in the... more

03 Oct 2011

“fantastic appartment five star accomodation” It was our first visit to portugal and to the barracuda appartment and both were fantastic. The appartment was very worthy of its five stars Everything was deluxe and of very good quality.(the jacuzzi bath was bliss) Its location was perfect a short walk to the strip and a lovely 20 minute walk along the beach to the old town (check tide times).Also its location within the appartment block is ideal we spent our early evenings watching the sunset sipping rose wine on the balcony and the daily views from the balcony were beautiful. The beach is only a short walk down fom the pool area. Nothing dissapointed us and we have just booked for next year!

24 Aug 2011

“"Best Ever"” This is the second time I have stayed in this stunning apartment and it's by far the best, having stayed in many over the years is Albufeira! The location really is perfect, on the beach whilst still amoungst the hub of activity. Great value bars and restaurants a couple of minutes away, but as the apartment stands in it's own gated grounds, and is set back off the road, you dont hear any noice at all is a perfect "little haven" The apartment itself is stunning, equipt to the highest standard, rather luxurious and believe me that view is spectacular, quite hypnotic!!! It's very private and not overlooked, you can't see any of the other apartments when you are inside, great for a romatic occasion! The description and photographs on the website are accurate but still do not do justice, you need to see it for yourself to appreciate how amazing it is.

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10 Jul 2011

“Very high spec convenient apartment - home from home.” Once in the building, the apartment (on the second floor) is served by lifts. The apartment is near to the lift - the first one along the corridor - I never heard the lift from inside the apartment the whole time I was there. The apartment is well funished to a high standard and features dishwasher, washing machine, dryer and fridge freezer as well cooker with hob and ove and a microwave. Good air-conditioning facility in the bedroom and lounge. Near two supermarkets (the one at the top of the street is cheaper and stocks a wider variety). Lovely little cafe/bar about 100 yards from the entrance to the property complex. The bar is independent of the apartments but is good value for money and there is always a friendly welcome. There was a good live band there a couple of nights per week when we were there - you can't hear any noise from it once inside the actual apartment. I travelled with older teenage children - there is no entertainment on the actual apartment complex but you have ease of access to a range of shops, bars and restaurants and to the beach. The Strip, where there is more of a party atmosphere, is a relatively short walk away from the apartment. Tip - don't be out off by the proximity to the Strip if you are loking for a relaxed holiday. You honestly would not know it was there - unless you went looking for it. Best of both worlds. Tip - Taxi rank a relatively short walk from the apartments at the top of the road. When catching a taxi back to the apartments, the driver sometimes didn't recognise the name of the apartments so we used the nearby Hotel Topazio as a landmark.

27 Jun 2011

“Exceeded our expectations!” We enjoyed one week of our honeymoon at this lovely apartment. I have to say, looking at the pictures we were so excited to spend a week here, but actually seeing the place in person is the only way to do it justice. From the moment I inquired with the Maria about her rental property until the moment we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised by the level of service she provided and her wonderful hospitality. The view from the balcony was breathtaking and we enjoyed many afternoons and evenings drinking wine and watching the boats on the water. We also greatly enjoyed the pool area and many beaches in the Albuferia area. The condo is a great location and walking distance from the Old Town, Strip and many restaurants and shops. Being from Ontario Canada, we had always wanted to travel to Portugal so our honeymoon was a perfect time. We couldn't have asked for a better accommodation and can't wait to return! You must go to see it for yourself!

13 Jun 2011

“IMMACULATE GREAT POSITIONING FANTASTIC VIEWS WITH RIGHT BALANCE OF FUN AND RELAXATION” We found the listings to be exactly as advertised, the property waswell maintained and immaculate. The information provided by the owners was both informative and useful with lots of helpful tips on eating out and general activities to enhance our holiday exsperience. We will be returning next year.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	1 Oct 12	1 Nov 12	350£ 350	-	-	1 Week
	1 Nov 12	1 Dec 12	300£ 300	-	-	1 Week
	1 Dec 12	22 Dec 12	300£ 300	-	-	1 Week
	22 Dec 12	4 Jan 13	350£ 350	-	-	1 Week
	4 Jan 13	1 Apr 13	300£ 300	-	-	1 Week
	1 Apr 13	1 May 13	395£ 395	-	-	1 Week
	1 May 13	1 Jun 13	425£ 425	-	-	1 Week
	1 Jun 13	1 Jul 13	525£ 525	-	-	1 Week
	1 Jul 13	1 Sep 13	675£ 675	-	-	1 Week
	1 Sep 13	1 Oct 13	525£ 525	-	-	1 Week
	1 Oct 13	1 Nov 13	395£ 395	-	-	1 Week

The property does not have weekend tariffs.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

* EASTER £395

Long term winter lets available, contact owner for rates

Rental rates above are for 2 people sharing, An additional £30 per week for each additional person will be added to cover the cost of additional linen,towels and utilities.

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2 years listed You are contacting Maria Douglas Landline 44 0191 4102509 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This apartment has received 9 reviews from previous guests.

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