Tavira holiday villa rental, Pegada with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, internet access, rural retreat, DVD

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Varandas do Mar (villa)

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The Villa was completed in 2007, within a small gated development of 14 properties. It is finished to a high specification, air-conditioned throughout and fitted with electric shutters to all windows and terrace doors.

Apart from the wonderful year-round weather, there is something for everyone in Tavira, with its pristine beaches, championship golf courses together with the lively bustle of this busy historic town, once the capital of the Algarve. Seville is also worth a visit, just over a hour away by road.

Activities include golf, walking, fishing, swimming etc.

Front of Villa	Front of Villa
Living Room	Dining Room

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The Algarve / East Algarve region

Situated on the extreme South of Portugal, this part of the territory was the last to be conquered from the Moors by King Alfonso III at Faro in 1272. Traces of the Moorish presence are still seen in its unique architecture, the terraces, chimneys and whitewashed houses.

Getting there and getting around has greatly improved in the last few years. Faro Airport is served by numerous low-cost carriers and road journey times have slashed since completion of the Lisbon-Algarve highway and the A22, which runs from West to East along the width of the Algarve and on into Spain.

The climate is ideal for golf and other sports. In the northern part of the Algarve, the hills of Espinhação de Cão, Monchique and Caldeirão shelter the coast from strong winds. This brightly coloured region, with its fig trees, orange groves and almond trees in blossom, is also the most verdant and fertile. The southern coastline consists of a long stretch of fabulous sandy beaches, broken up by extraordinary rugged cliffs and fantastic grottoes.

Tavira / Pegada area

Tavira is called 'the prettiest town' in Portugal by the Portuguese. Located 25kms from Faro and 20kms from Spain, it is a firm favourite for discerning visitors. Tavira is an ancient town with a Phoenician, Roman and Moorish past. It has a castle, over 35 churches and a superb seven arch Roman bridge.

On both sides of the River Gilão you can find good shopping with local produce, including fresh fish, fruit and vegetables, basket ware, pottery, ceramic tiles, wrought iron work, and cork and shell handicrafts. Friendly locals welcome you, important whether you are just browsing or wining and dining in the many bars and restaurants, on the river front or in the fascinating cobbled side streets.

A short ferry trip takes you to the Ilha de Tavira and one of the best beaches along the entire coast. Clean, safe bathing, protected by the offshore sandbars and complimented by a number of cafes and bars. The 7kms of soft sand easily accommodates all the sunbathers, swimmers, windsurfers and sailors, even in peak season.

The scenic location of Tavira, protected by its natural lagoon, offers tranquillity and the opportunity to observe nature and bird life at its best. With a car, there is much to see in the surrounding area and the Tourist Office, below the Castle just off the main square will be a good place to start. Within a few kms are some of the best golfing facilities in the Algarve, good eating in the nearby fishing village of Cabanas and the Saturday market in nearby Olhão. To the East, Cacela Velha offers spectacular views over the Ria Formosa and further afield, take a day trip across the Spanish border into Andulusia and to the historic city of Seville.

At night, a treat awaits you back in Tavira. The town is transformed, with its illuminated white buildings and Moorish rooftops providing an attractive backdrop to the variety of restaurants and bars with their tempting Portuguese menus.

How to get there

Faro Airport (32 km) is only 30 minutes away by car. It is a major destination for Easyjet, which during 2008 operates flights from Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, East Midlands, Liverpool, Belfast, Newcastle, and Bristol. Other UK/Irish airports served include Birmingham, Coventry, Exeter, Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cork and Dublin.

There are numerous car-hire companies based at Faro Airport, including Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Sixt etc., as well as several Portuguese firms. Most of the larger firms operate a shuttle bus to and from an off-airport site but we recommend a local company, Golf Autos, who will meet you in Arrivals. You then pick up and return your car from a car park just in front of the Terminal building. They can be contacted on the internet at www.agarverent-a-car or by phone at +351 289 395 316. Speak to Alexandre Santos and mention the owner's name - Roger Price in Tavira

Otherwise, a taxi from Faro Airport to the villa will cost approximately 45 euros.

Activities near Tavira

Facilities

Further details indoors:
On the main floor there is a large living area, a dining area, a high-spec modern kitchen, a bedroom (2 twin beds) and shower room. For entertainment, there is a 32 in LCD TV with satellite (Sky) reception for all UK Freeview channels, a DVD recorder/player and a small Sony music centre with a USB port to play MP3 files from a memory stick. If you bring your laptop, internet access is available using the ADSL wireless network connection. The kitchen is equipped with fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, oven/hob, microwave etc

To the front, off the living area, is a west-facing balcony equipped with a small table and 8 chairs, which catches the sun from midday till sunset .

On the top floor, to the front of the villa, the Master Suite has a king-size bed, a bathroom and a large balcony. To the rear is a further double (king-size) bedroom with a small balcony, a good sized bedroom with 2 single beds and another large bathroom. 3 out of the 4 bedrooms have large built in wardrobes and 3 hair driers are provided. Ample towels provided in all bathrooms

There is air-conditioning in all bedrooms and living areas, hot water is from a gas fired boiler. All windows and balcony doors are fitted with electric shutters and sliding fly-screens.

Further details outdoors:
The house is situated in a gated community with ample parking in the private roadway in front of the Villa. There is a small pool in the front with a covered lobby area for shade. There is an external poolside shower and a further shower with toilet and washbasin just inside the front door.

To the rear, the kitchen leads out to an attractive garden (secure for small children) with a barbecue plus large table and chairs. There are ample external lights.

Since it is only a 10 minute walk to town a car is not essential.

Further details

All bookings are managed by our local agents, East Algarve Rentals, in nearby Vila Real. Angie Graham is specifically assigned to the villa, she will 'meet you and greet you' and look after any concerns that may arise during your stay. Her mobile number is 910 880 908.

A welcome pack is provided - consisting of water, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, wine, beer, soft drink (if there are children in the party) and toilet paper. An information pack in the living room includes useful phone numbers, guidance for use of the appliances, TV etc, details of local supermarkets, restaurants and cafes, places of interest. A mid-stay clean is provided for rentals of more than 7 days:

Angie is contactable 24 hours a day as a primary English/Portuguese point of contact in the event of an emergency. She will handle all enquiries re the property and appliances therein, arrange car hire/taxi if required and can organise golf (with preferential discount) at local courses. She will check you out of the property on departure, collect the keys and refund your security deposit. Check out is at 1200 unless otherwise agreed.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid Season 2009	1 Oct 09	1 Dec 09	800£ 727	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season 2009	1 Dec 09	20 Dec 09	800£ 727	0-	0-	1 Week
Xmas 2009	20 Dec 09	4 Jan 10	1200£ 1,091	0-	0-	1 Week
Low 2010	4 Jan 10	27 Mar 10	800£ 727	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter 2010	27 Mar 10	11 Apr 10	1100£ 1,000	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid 2010	11 Apr 10	1 Jun 10	900£ 818	0-	0-	1 Week
High 2010	1 Jun 10	1 Jul 10	1100£ 1,000	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak 2010	1 Jul 10	1 Sep 10	1300£ 1,182	0-	0-	1 Week
High 2010	1 Sep 10	1 Oct 10	1100£ 1,000	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid 2010	1 Oct 10	1 Dec 10	900£ 818	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid 2009	1 Nov 09	1 Dec 09	640£ 582	0-	0-	1 Week
Low 2009	1 Dec 09	20 Dec 09	640£ 582	0-	0-	1 Week
Xmas 2009	20 Dec 09	4 Jan 10	1200£ 1,091	0-	0-	1 Week
Low 2010	4 Jan 10	27 Mar 10	640£ 582	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter 2010	27 Mar 10	11 Apr 10	1100£ 1,000	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid 2010	11 Apr 10	1 Jun 10	720£ 655	0-	0-	1 Week
High 2010	1 Jun 10	1 Jul 10	1100£ 1,000	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak 2010	1 Jul 10	1 Sep 10	1300£ 1,182	0-	0-	1 Week
High 2010	1 Sep 10	1 Oct 10	1100£ 1,000	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid 2010	1 Oct 10	1 Dec 10	720£ 655	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Please note that rental rates for this property are published in Euros, which means that your stay will be charged at the Euro rate. If this view shows the rates the rates in £, please switch the currency box to Euros to obtain the exact price.

A deposit of 25% will be required at time of booking with the balance paid 8 weeks before arrival. Cancellations between 8 weeks and 4 weeks will be charged on a sliding scale but we regret that if you cancel within 4 weeks of your visit you will forfeit all payments. However, if we are subsequently able to re-let the property, payments may be refunded at the discretion of the owners. All such charges will be advised by East Algarve Rentals at the time of booking.

Guests will be asked to pay a security deposit of €400/£400 prior to arrival. This may be paid into East Algarve Rentals Security Account in Portugal or the UK and, subject to any retention against damage caused during your stay, will be refunded after you return home.

REDUCED RATES FOR SMALL PARTIES. The Villa can comfortably accommodate 8 guests and is priced accordingly. However, during Mid and Low season, for occupancy by up to 4 guests, using only 2 bedrooms, we have applied a discount of 20%.

Guestbook for Varandas do Mar

From ST, April 2008

"La casa es ideal para pasar unas vacaciones relajadas ya que está muy bien equipada, en una zona muy tranquila y no se escucha un ruido en todo el día. Dispone de varias terrazas a ambos lados de la casa, todas ellas con mesa y sillas e incluso la piscina tiene un equipamiento completo. Tiene un buen acceso, se encuentra en una urbanización a sólo diez minutos andando del centro de Tavira, aunque hay que andar un tramo por una carretera nacional con bastante tráfico."

From DJ, July 2008

"The description of the property was spot on. The property was clean and well maintained, although having said that it is a new villa. The pool maintainance was very good, the pool was regularly checked and any problems sorted out straight away. The managers of the property were very good and were there if there was a problem. The only thing I would say is that there needs to be more shade by the pool but apart from that the villa was excellent. I would recommend this Villa to a friend.

The villa was on the other side of the N125 so if you are walking into Tavira you have to be careful with the road. Tavira is lovely, nice to go and have a coffee and sit by the river. The castle is worth a visit. You can go fishing in the river there, there is a fishing shop just off square behind the arches. There is a free internet cafe in the Town Hall (under the arches). Spain isn't far and it's worth getting the ferry from St Antonio as a foot passenger, just don't forget that they have a long siesta about 13.00 - 17.30."

From MW, July 2008

The villa was exactly as described the location is just right so you don't have to rent a car to get around. The property was very clean and well maintained. Graham the pool man is very helpful and a credit to the owner. Also having good neighbours is very benefical. The customer care we received from Angie was fantastic its like having your own personal holiday rep and she is happy to help with any problems or information etc. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone wanting to visit Tavira for a relaxing villa holiday. I would recommend a trip on the little train that travels around Tavira. If you are missing home whilst away I would recommend Mad Hatters English bar, their 10 Euro Mega breakfast is as English as you can get.
We didn't really do much else just relax, swim and eat. All I can say is that the Villa is fantastic with great facilities and the Management Team of Angie & Stuart are two of the nicest, friendliest, helpful people you could ever wish to meet. We may be going back next year.

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