Apartment Alvor - Rooftop Jacuzzi with Sea Views

## Space

Apartment Alvor is a self-contained top-floor apartment with its own private entrance via an outdoor staircase, in the heart of Alvor village. It sleeps two adults and two children. The owners live in the home below, so you have friendly neighbours on site should you need anything.

You enter into a bright open living area with a comfortable sofabed, air conditioning, Smart TV, and a compact fully equipped kitchen. The bedroom adjoins, with a double bed made up from two single beds (which can be separated on request) and its own air conditioning unit. A bathroom with shower and toilet and a washing machine complete the interior.

The real draw is outside. Step through the door onto your private roof terrace: a jacuzzi, a BBQ, sun loungers, and a dining table, with open sea views across the rooftops of Alvor all the way to the Atlantic.

That view, at sunset, is the reason people come back.

## Access

The entire apartment is yours during your stay. The owners live in the home below and are on hand if you need them, while your space remains completely private.

★ Private rooftop terrace with jacuzzi and sea views
★ Double bed (two singles, separable on request) with air conditioning
★ Sofa bed in the living area, suitable for kids
★ Fully equipped kitchen (oven, stove, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, wine glasses)
★ Smart TV with NOS cable package (100+ channels) and Netflix
★ WiFi throughout (500Mbps fibre)
★ Washing machine
★ Linen and towels provided

Private parking for one small car is available in front of the villa, with free street parking close by.

➤ We usually welcome small families, couples or responsible adults, because the accommodation is part of a neighbourhood and we love our neighbours.
➤ Parties and other disturbances are not accepted.

Please get in touch with us before booking if you are unsure whether this fits your travel plans, so we can see whether Apartment Alvor is the right match.

## Interaction

This home is in the hands of Rental Valley, a property management team who work hard to make sure your stay is smooth and comfortable! We are available should you have any questions or requests during your stay. From one week before arrival, we'll send you our rental guide. This holds all useful information to help you arrive safely and much more. So please read it carefully before your arrival and let us know if you need anything or have any questions.

## Neighborhood

Alvor is one of those Algarve villages that still feels like itself. The old centre, a short walk from the apartment, has a square lined with restaurants and bars, a weekly market, local shops, and a church
that has been here since the 16th century.  Praia de Alvor is a 5 minutes walk from the apartment. 

The beach is 3,2 km long and the west side of the beach is backed by ochre-coloured sandstone cliffs looking out over the atlantic. You walk the beach all the way to the east side you will come to the pier that divides Alvor and Lagos. I’n between there is a long beach with several nice and cozy restaurants runned by local families. Best of all, its refreshingly uncrowded and family-friendly beach Praia de Alvor has room for everyone, even in the height of summer. You never have to rush out early in the morning to scout for your own little patch of sand.

The traditional white-washed houses and winding cobbled streets encourage leisurely strolls that lead you to the palm tree-lined riverfront Largo da Ribeira. The little town is full of sensational seafood but If seafood is not your taste, there are plenty of other options to choose from – Traditional portuguese, Italian, Indian, Mexican, Japanese among other food. There is also some really nice pubs and plenty of cafés.

Things to do in the area:
The Beach, Boattrips, Winetasting at local vineyards, Zoo-marine park, Caves, Waterslide park, Sightseeing, Bicycling, Hiking, Autodromo, Castle, Shopping and more…
Fill your beach day with what suites you, if you seek adventure with water sports like kayaking, kitesurfing, jet skiing, and windsurfing or sink into your sun lounger with a book. If you decide to walk the beach east towards Praia dos Três Irmãos, you’ll be met by dramatic caves and grottoes and from there you can do an adventures hike all the way to Portimao.

Daytrips
Alvor also offers plenty of guided boat trips. Early-risers can take advantage of the morning fishing trips, and romance-seekers can set off on a sunset voyage.  A highlight for families is a two- and half-
hour trip to the picturesque, bucket-list-worthy Benagil Cave.

Vinetasting, there are plenty of vineyards around Alvor if you’d like to deepen your knowledge of the world of wine while enjoying some excellent locally produced wines in beautiful surroundings. The market town of Silves and its Moorish castle is around 30 minutes east by car.

Sagres and the dramatic cliffs of Cabo de São Vicente, the south-westernmost point of mainland Europe, are about 45 minutes west.

Other family day-out ideas include a visit to the Zoo-marine park which offers a whole range of activities from amusements to zoological presentations with dolphins and tropical birds. It’s only 30 minutes away. Also nearby is the Zoo de Lagos, which not only has about 150 different animal species but also animal feedings, penguin beaches, and a lot more fun activities. You can easily spend a whole day here.

The big Slide Ramp; Splash Waterslide park and the Sand City is about 20min west by car. The area around Alvor is popular for cycling and bike rental is available on a street nearby.

Autódromo Internacional do Algarve is 16 km from the property, while Algarve Shopping Centre is 35 km away.  Portimão and its marina are around 8 minutes by car. Lagos, with its old town, beaches, and wider restaurant scene, is around 20 minutes by car.

## Transit

A car is useful for day trips around the wider Algarve, but for daily life in Alvor you will rarely need it. The beach, marina, and village centre are all within walking distance. Portimão has a train station on the Algarve line, around 10 minutes by car. Faro Airport is approximately 55 minutes by car. Lisbon is around 3 hours by car or roughly 3 hours 15 minutes by express train from Portimão via Tunes. Private parking is included.

## Notes

➤ Check-in time: 16:00-22:00 (late arrival possible in consultation)
➤ Check-out time: before 10:00

➤ Smoking is not permitted inside the property. Smoking is allowed on the roof terrace.

ℹ SEF REQUIREMENTS. All property owners in Portugal have a legal requirement to report tourists' and guests' information to Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (known for short as SEF). To comply with legal requirements, from a week before arrival, we shall send you a link to our SEF form to complete and send back to us before your arrival. It is a mandatory requirement.