This classic traditional-style villa is located in a quiet residential area of Porto do Mos. The small beach at Canavial and the larger beach at Porto do Mos are 10 minutes walk and there are two excellent reasonably priced restaurants at Porto do Mos beach. The beach at Porto do Mos has a blue flag and is on the route of the coastal path which connects Lagos with the much-photographed beach of Praia da Dona Ana and Ponte da Piedade and Praia da Luz. The coastal path wends its way along the cliff tops and beaches along the south and west coast for hundreds of miles and has amazing sea views in the natural terrain.
There is a handy supermarket and other restaurants 10 minutes walk from the villa and also tennis courts. A large Intermarche supermarket and petrol station are 5 minutes drive away.
The historic town centre of Lagos is under 10 minutes drive. The harbour in Lagos was the departure point of the famous 15th Century voyages of discovery to the New World, and that began an important period of trade with the importation of precious metals and gems and spices. The old defensive town walls are still intact, as is the fort and many other historic buildings. Inside the town walls is a myriad of winding streets that are lined with shops, restaurants and cafe bars, many spilling out onto the street. There is a large daily fish market in a quayside building, and a weekly farmers market. The quayside promenade is lined with palms and makes a pleasant walk, and you can cross the river using the cute pedestrian bridge to the marina, fishing harbour and Meia Praia beach, a 4 km long stretch of sandy beach. Lagos Zoo is a popular day out with children, and there are several water parks within 40 minutes drive.
The villa is located close to Boa Vista Golf resort and there are several other excellent golf courses nearby, including the golf links at Palmares behind Meia Praia beach.
All kinds of sporting activities and water-based activities are available and there are two health spas close to the villa.
If all of that sounds too energetic then you can stay all day just relaxing by the pool, reading a favourite book with a glass of wine and make the difficult choice which of the great restaurants to eat in later on!