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View to Ria Formosa
Tourist License AL-18/2009

Large terrace/balcony for perfect alfresco and beautiful sunsets

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Location
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4786 sq ft

Popular amenities

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Santa Luzia, Tavira

Tavira Castle6 min drive
Old Town6 min drive
Roman Bridge7 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

We hold an official Portuguese tourist license 6431/AL. Covid-19 Contingency plan in place to inform guests what measures we have taken to help keep you safe including enhanced cleaning. The apartment is situated at the Western edge of the unspoilt fishing village of Santa Luzia and a short drive to the historical and beautiful town of Tavira. This prime location is peaceful and very close to one of the best beaches on the Eastern Algarve. From the apartment it is a short walk to the village centre with its wonderful seafood restaurants that line the waters edge. The first floor apartment was built in 2006 and has a contemporary feel. The kitchen and lounge have floor to ceiling windows and shutters that run across the entire front of the apartment. These open directly on to a good sized private balcony, with uninterrupted views of the countryside and sea waters of the Ria Formosa, a nature reserve that is a haven for wildlife. In the evening you can watch the most glorious sunsets over the mountains. The apartment is only 8km from Junction 16 of the A22 motorway, 35km from Faro and within 10km of excellent golf courses.

Local amenities: The water shoot park in Loule is only 35min away and is great fun, You can also Swim with the Dolphins at Zoomarine!
We have a number of excellent markets nearby (a detailed list will be in the apartment) where you can pick up some real bargains. There is an interesting car-boot near the beach of Fuzeta where you will find some unusual items. Ayamonte, 20 min (the Spanish border) town has a similar market every Saturday.
Tourist resort towns with entertainment, bars, restaurants and casinos only a 10 - 40 minute drive away (depending which town you would like to visit). Finally, for those of you who do not want to just stay on the beach and want to see more of the original Algarve then a circular drive through Moncarapacho, Estói, Olhão and Tavira is well worth doing, with the A22 link this makes a good half day visit.

Golf: Not only has the Algarve the best golfing climate in Europe it also has some of the best courses and facilities.
To the West, Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo courses are within 30 min of the Apartment and Vilamoura a further 15 min further on.
Benamor, Quinta de Cima and the Quinta de Ria are within 10 minutes and Castro Marim a further 15 minutes.

We have 3 adult bicycles and one child's bike available for use free of charge. Guests are required to mend any punctures or any minor repairs needed as a result of using them. Baby's cot or highchair available on request.

Property manager

Sally Gould

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

Property Registration Number 6431/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Tavira

Located in Tavira, this apartment is by the sea. Alvaro de Campos Municipal Library and Tavira Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ria Formosa Natural Park and Parque Natural da Ria Formosa. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.

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Santa Luzia, Tavira

What's nearby

Barril Beach - 1 min drive
Tavira Castle - 6 min drive
Old Town - 6 min drive
Roman Bridge - 7 min drive
Ilha de Tavira Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

Tavira Station - 8 min drive
Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

Restaurante Zé Maria & Lita - 4 min drive
Barril Beach Café - 1 min drive
Casa do Polvo Tasquinha - 9 min walk
Blue Beach Bar - 1 min drive
Bar Nora @ Pedras d'El Rei - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private apartment in prime location with beautiful sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private apartment in prime location with beautiful sea views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private apartment in prime location with beautiful sea views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private apartment in prime location with beautiful sea views located?

This family-friendly Tavira apartment building is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ria Formosa Natural Park, Terra Estreita Beach, and Barril Beach. Tavira Living Science Center and Praia do Homem Nu are also within 3 mi (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David H., Purcellville

May 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Luzia Apartment April 2023

What an amazing way to spend two weeks in this lovely little sanctuary. We thoroughly enjoyed waking up to a beautiful field filled with birds and rabbits alongside a pretty river and the ocean in the distance. We loved watching people and their dogs walk by all times of the day and would often chat with them. The apartment is equipped perfectly with everything we need to relax and make a meal. We ate most of our meals outside on the balcony! Having a washing machine was so great! It was a treat to have a dishwasher too. It was fun to try some restaurants right in Santa Luzia as well as biking and walking into Tavira for restaurants as well. Having the bikes was fabulous and helpful. We made it all of the way to Cabanas one day. We enjoyed our morning walks to Barril beach to have coffee at the café that just opened for the season. After a busy day of exploring it was always nice to come home to this little cozy apartment and watch the sunset while sipping wine on the balcony.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven is a fishing village

Sally’s property is clean, well equipped and perfectly situated for walks to the ocean and watching the sunset on the balcony.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rogério A.

Jun 17, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and great view

This apartment is in a perfect location because is walking distance to our favorite beach in Portugal (Barril beach) and to a lot of restaurants with excelent quality. The apartment is confortable, spacious and has great views to Ria Formosa and to see the sunset. Sally was always available to help us with everything we need. We are a cople from Lisbon that really liked our staying of 5 nights and hope to return soon.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

Oct 24, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A too-short week in paradise!

This roomy apartment was just perfect for our too-short stay in Santa Luzia! The village is charming and the apartment is well-equipped and so pleasant that I could have stayed for another week. The owner, Sally, has decorated the apartment with class. For part of our stay, our former exchange student from Latvia joined us with her 5 year old son, and we were delighted to see that the apartment comes with a great set of toys! The balcony was so relaxing. A breeze wafted through the apartment, and we couldn't have been happier! The location is perfect, we even drove to Seville, Spain for a delightful day! All the cafes in Santa Luzia serve great food and the people in the village were very friendly! Thanks, Sally, for making our last week in the Algarve totally amazing!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tor S.

Nov 4, 2018

Superb apartment

My wife and I stayed in Sally's apartment from mid Septemper to start November. We enjoyed our stay very much. The apartment had anything we needed during our time there. The terrasse was the most important place in apartment. Big glassdoors to open, and including terrasse. Here we spent most of time when we not was at the beach, in Tavira or out watching birds in the salinas. It was easy to communicate with Sally in front of our stay, and we also had contact once after some weeks. All in all, this was a fantastic place to stay for 6 weeks.

Stayed 42 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Sally Gould

I am a working mother with 3 small children so life is very busy. I aim to get back to enquiries as soon as I can but often deal with booking and administration details in the evening when the children have gone to bed. I live in London with my family and work as a special needs teacher in a local FE College. We have been visiting the Eastern Algarve for many years and love the peace and quiet of the local area. The village is very relaxing and we completely unwind when we are there.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property as we know the village well and loved the location.It is at the quieter end of the village and when we sit on the balcony looking out at the beautiful views we feel like we haven't got a care in the world. We love the architectural style of the building and have furnished it in a way that is in keeping with it's modernist style, with contemporary furniture but paying attention to comfort and a home from home feel. We have an official Tourism licence which is a legal requirement in Portugal.

What makes this property unique

We feel in love with the views from the lounge, the large spacious balcony and the lovely interior with floor to ceiling windows that open directly onto the balcony looking over the Ria. We feel it is a very special place where the surrounding countryside, and waters of the Ria are incredibly peaceful, calming and beautiful. In springtime we can sit on the balcony and breath in the heavenly scents from the Ria Formosa below. All year around hear the many birds singing and the sound of the bells on the sheep when they come to graze in the morning.

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