Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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A beautiful ground floor apartment which directly overlooks the magnificent main pool and recreation area of the Orada Apartments situated at the new Albufeira Marina. Our apartment is the largest one bedroom unit on the resort and more spacious than several of the two bedroom units. The enclosed end position and shrub bordering makes the terrace very private yet you are only a few steps from the main pool area and the kids can be easily supervised from the terrace. Click on the Photo Gallery button below or see our own web site at AlgargeBliss.com for more photos and details.
Orada Apartments are repeatedly rated 5 stars by previous guests on Tripadvisor.com so whether you choose to relax and sunbathe in the beautiful landscaped garden areas, chill out in the pool or stroll down to the Marina to Wine & Dine, this is a location that is hard to beat. The quaint Old Town of Albufeira is approximately a 15 minute walk away.
Albufeira Marina & dining only a short walk away
Private end terrace overlooking the main pool area
The magnificent Orada pool and landscaped central feature area
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The Algarve region
The Algarve is the Portuguese equivalent to the American Florida or southern California. The sun and sea dominate the atmosphere of the Algarve, bestowing on it the ideal qualities of a holiday paradise and making it the "Garden of Portugal". The area has over one hundred miles of the finest beaches in Europe and enjoys around three hundred days of sunshine a year. The region is dotted with Moorish villages with white washed houses. Between these ancient towns are modern resorts catering to tourists.
One such resort is the town of Albufeira which is arguably the most popular Algarve destination for holiday makers. This is because of its established infrastructure and tourist attractions. Many tourist attractions like Zoomarine (the only place in Europe where you can swim with Dolphins), Slide & Splash Water Park, Aquashow Family Park, Jeep Safari's, Sea Cruises and water sports too numerous to mention have sprung up and are easily accessible from Albufeira.
Every town of any size has a permanent covered market, which opens every day except Sunday from 8am until around 1pm. There are usually separate areas for wet fish and for fruit and vegetables and some have butcher’s shops around the perimeter of the market hall. Larger markets also have stalls selling home-baked breads, cheeses, etc. Markets attract gypsies and peasant farmers who set up ad hoc stalls in the nearby streets and sell absolutely anything. Albufeira has a large market next door to Lidl and very close to the Marina complex.
Albufeira / Albufeira Marina area
The Albufeira Marina is a tourism and leisure complex, which has been built in line with the highest standards and specifically designed to be enjoyed year-round. Restaurants on the Marina include Italian, Traditional Portuguese, Fish, Seafood and Sushi providing relaxing and romantic dining.
Activities like Daily Cruises, Cave Exploration, Diving, Parasailing, Jet Skis, B.B.Q and Sunset Cruises, Big Game and Reel Fishing can be booked on the Marina.
The complex is serviced by the Giro bus link leaving every 30 minutes from a stop just 50 metres from the reception area. 2007 saw the introduction of a tourist train which runs every 30 minutes from the marina to the Old Town. Other transfers can be arranged at reception to locations like Algarve Shopping for around €5
Just 30 minutes from Faro airport and a stone’s throw from the charming old centre of Albufeira, is located one of the most attractive and bold architectural developments built in Portugal in recent times. The daring architecture of Tomás Taveira, the inspired urban planning of Sidónio Pardal and the gracious landscaping designed by Broadway Malyan, come together as a daring, though perfectly harmonious, whole to create an extraordinary milestone for European architecture and design.
Idyllically located on a coastal plain surrounded by low hills, this low residential density development is set in 65 hectares of land. Over half of this area is covered by landscaped gardens and paved pedestrian paths sheltered by many lines of trees; another 20% of the area is occupied by the lake and the Marina’s wharf. Overall, less than a third of the total development area is taken up by buildings, streets and parking spaces.
How to get there
Faro Airport is just 30 minutes away.
Airport transfers can be booked online from various companies for around £22/€31 for 1 - 4 guests.
Once a confirmed booking and deposit is received if required we will help were possible to plan your holiday with useful information on -
• Value airport transfers • Local attractions • Getting about • Value car hire links
Cheap flights from UK and Ireland are available through :-
Sofabeds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, Bicycles available, Childrens pool
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: . Around 12 English speaking TV channels are available including BBC1, ITV3, sport, news and current affairs programs.
A DVD / Media Player player is available with around 90 pre-recorded features including Film, Kids, Comedy, Music Video and Documentary to cover all tastes. The player will also play CD's and DVD's containing MP3 and WMA music files so why not burn some of your favourites to CD before your holiday to make you feel even more at home when you arrive. A tuner / amplifier is also available to listen to radio like the local english speaking KissFM station. Please keep volume levels at a reasonable level and respect your neighbours.
A selection of books and magazines (English) are available in the apartment and other reading material in various languages is available to borrow from the reading room in reception. We would ask that if a guest needs to borrow a book to finish it, they simply leave a book in it's place for follow on guests.
The lounge has one Z type sofa bed and the second sofa that can also be used for sleeping.
Telephone connects to reception, an outside line is not available.
Further details outdoors: . Facilities :-
• Large swimming pool • Various shallow children's pool/play areas • Expansive landscaped gardens • 24 hour staffed reception • Reading room in reception area • Internet access in Reading Room (pay per view) • Wireless Internet access in reception area (access cards available at reception) • Snack bar serving snacks, coffee and alcohol • Bicycle hire • Underground parking available at marina • Various Restaurants on Marina front (5 mins walk)
Further details
. Accommodation is self catering; rates include a weekly linen and towel change for stays in excess of seven days. Guests should bring their own beach towels.
A mid week clean, if required can be arranged if booked and paid for in advance.
A welcome pack containing essentials like Bread, Butter, Milk (semi skimmed), 5 ltr. bottle of water, tea, coffee, sugar, ham, cheese, seasonal salad item and seasonal fruit can be booked in advance if required at a cost of €30.
Conditions
Bookings can only be confirmed once a cleared deposit has been received.
Check in time is from 15:00 onwards. The apartment needs to be vacated no later than 10:00am to facilitate cleaning for the next guest arrival.
This is our holiday home and we are happy to help our future guests with local information and whatever else we can to help them plan and make their stay and holiday an experience to remember. We holiday at Orada several times a year so please don't hesitate to ask for information on local attractions, car hire, airport transfers, restaurants or the like, we are only too happy to help. And don't forget to check out our own web site at Algarvebliss.com for more in depth information.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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July - August
16 Jul 08
27 Aug 08
545£ 545
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September
27 Aug 08
30 Sep 08
430£ 430
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October
30 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
325£ 325
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November - December
1 Nov 08
25 Dec 08
235£ 235
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New Year
25 Dec 08
6 Jan 09
340£ 340
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January - March 2009
6 Jan 09
7 Apr 09
310£ 310
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Easter 2009
7 Apr 09
21 Apr 09
430£ 430
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May 2009
21 Apr 09
1 Jun 09
325£ 325
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June 2009
1 Jun 09
30 Jun 09
430£ 430
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July - August 2009
30 Jun 09
1 Sep 09
545£ 545
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September 2009
1 Sep 09
2 Oct 09
430£ 430
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. . Weekly rates are based or arrival date.
25% deposit is required at time of booking with the balance being due 8 weeks prior to arrival. Bookings made within 8 weeks of planned arrival need to be paid in full at time of booking.
Additional days can be booked and paid for on a pro rata basis. Please email for more details with your intended travel dates.
Unfortunately we cannot consider stays of less than 5 nights.
Payment preffered by cheque or Bank transfer. Payment can be made by Paypal but 4% must be added to cover Paypal charges.
Changeover days are flexible.
Guestbook
A Guestbook is available in the apartment and we would appreciate feedback both positive and negative, regarding your stay, some extracts are below :-
The Bells - May 07 Beautiful relaxing home from home, everything you need is here, didn’t want to leave.
Robbo’s - June 07 Thanks, we had a great time – lovely apartment with all we needed & marina great too. Hope to be back sometime.
The Morelands July 07 Wonderful apartment and complex, thoroughly enjoyed our stay......Quiet and relaxing, just what we wanted. We would love to come back. Street entertainment in the old town in the evening was very entertaining. Loved it!”
Emma & Cathy - August 07 Fantastic apartment, everything you cold possibly want and more. Complex beautiful, pool also fantastic. Short taxi ride to everywhere which was great. Will be back.
Yvonne & Bridge - August 07 What a wonderful apartment – a real home from home, you have thought of everything. Love your choice of artwork and your sense of style! The terrace is ever so private and the pool areas are out of this world.... All in all, we loved everything about this holiday – it really has been “Algarvebliss!"
Alan & Bev - October 07 The apartment was the best we have ever stayed in......We all enjoyed the food and the Portuguese are very nice and friendly. We hope to return at some time next year because the temperature suited us all.
Mark & Kamila - Feb 08 Very nice place to stay, we were in another place for one night here and it was not half as nice. Shame Marina door closes at 12pm, had to climb over the wall one night and girlfriend almost broke a leg. Very good stay, lots of sun and a little rain.
Matt & Gemma - March 08 Had an amazing time, lovely apartment and great location.........Thanks very much, we've had a fantastic week!
Sarah & Jimmy - Easter 08 We loved your apartment and immediately felt at home. We found reception staff very helpful and we made very good use of the keycard to the marina.........Many thanks for such a lovely base; we'll be in touch about staying again.
Alison, Paul & Mia - April 08 We loved your apartment, we have stayed on the marina before and your apartment has better facilities e.g. DVD & CD player.....Great facilities, Great apartment - would love to come back!!! Many thanks.
Abi, Richard & Alice - May 08 Formidavel, excellente, 5 *****, had everything we needed. A real home from home, spacious, comfortable, quiet. Lovely pool and grounds, plenty of walking available..........Would love to come again and book a car next time to see more of the coastline.
David, Pamela, Joe & Ben - May 08 Thanks for a lovely stay; your apartment is lovely and a great location for a family.
Paul, Callum, Emily & Jo - June 08 We have had a great holiday; weather was a little overcast first few days but has dramatically improved in the last week. The apartment has suited our needs with everything we needed for a self catering holiday. The pools are fantastic, especially the kid’s pool, we could let the kids play all day feeling relaxed.........
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