Refuge of Alvor- Vila da Praia

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a view of the sea.
A marina with various boats docked, a grassy shore, and a clear blue sky.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a swimming pool and greenery.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a potted plant, and a lamp.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a built-in oven.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Alvor Boardwalk

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Alvor, Faro District
  • Place, Alvor Boardwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Alvor Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tres Irmaos Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Portimão

Located in Portimão, this apartment is in the city center and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Alvor Beach and Rocha Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Marina de Lagos. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Algarve International Circuit or Portimão Municipal Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Alvor, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Alvor Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Castelo de Alvor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alvor Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tres Irmaos Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Prainha Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 15 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pastelaria Suíça - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grande Muralha - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Al Dente - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mercado de Alvor - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Buganvilia - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Refuge of Alvor- Vila da Praia have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Refuge of Alvor- Vila da Praia?

As of Nov 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Refuge of Alvor- Vila da Praia on Nov 12, 2026 start from $115, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Refuge of Alvor- Vila da Praia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Refuge of Alvor- Vila da Praia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Refuge of Alvor- Vila da Praia?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Refuge of Alvor- Vila da Praia located?

Located in the heart of Portimão, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Alvor Boardwalk and Alvor Beach. Castelo de Alvor and Golfo de Cádiz are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation Spot

Two week stay, late May - early May. Great weather, beaches, location. Alvor is a smaller, more relaxed area then some of the larger centers.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious apartment in ideal location

Lovely comfortable flat with everything you need in a perfect location, near supermarket, shops, boardwalk and lovely restaurants.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

vila de praia

excellent property would recommend it to anyone
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing in Alvor

Excellent apartment in a great location. Paula is very attentive to yours needs, she even delivered candles when all of Portugal lost power, would highly recommend this property
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Early June break

Perfect property for two with everything supplied for our stay. As usual Vila da Praia did not disappoint....pool great and comfort of apartment excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A most enjoyable 11 night stay.

Convenient for all amenities in Alvor, comfortable, everything needed to ensure your stay was as pleasurable as possible. For our hosts nothing was too much trouble. Excellent would highly recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 1, 2023
Thank you! Hope to see you again. Cheers. Paula
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Great apartment on the top floor with a sea view, getting lovely afternoon sun. All the facilities you could need and Paula and David were extremely accommodating and welcoming. We had a wonderful stay in Alvor and look forward to returning again. Thanks so much :)
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 17, 2023
Susan, thank you so much! I was very happy to know that you liked it. Hope to see you again. Greetings
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

What a lovely apartment… really homely and for four adults we felt it was spacious. Really want to thank Paula for her patience in our late night arrival. Very warm and attentive host. We hope to come back to Alvor to explore more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alvor Get-away

The one bedroom unit is very well equipped and comfortable. The location is superb with the beach, boardwalks and cliffwalks nearby. Many fine restaurants are also within easy walking distance, many of which serve the freshest seafood from the town's fishing boats. A very warm and friendly town. Paula and David are very attentive and accommodating hosts.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2024
Alan and April, thank you so much! I hope to see them again. Best wishes. Greetings
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Probably one of Alvor's nicest apartments

clean, well equipped, tastefully decorated, roomy apartment; we particularly appreciated the easy accessibility, the large walk-in shower, the efficient internet connectivity and of course the view from the top floor balcony - special thanks to Paula for her friendly welcome and support
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 28, 2023
Dear Thomas, thank you very much! I hope to see them again. Greetings
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal apartment in great location

We have stayed at Villa da Praia on two previous occasions over the years and love the location and facilities. For a one bedroom apartment it is very spacious, well equipped and ideal. Paula and David were perfect hosts who met us when we arrived, showed us around the apartment and kept us informed throughout. A big thank you to you both. No hesitating in recommending as it is in an ideal location for the beach, restaurants and supermarket.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vila da Praia

A beautiful well maintained spacious one bed apt overlooking the pool. Afternoon and evening sun. Apt is well kitted out with lounge sofas; dining area and air con. Complex is well maintained and there is a lift. Secure with key access it is located near to beach yet near the town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good apartment in our favourite complex

Overall a really nice stay again at Vila da Praia. The bed and pillows are comfortable, we don’t use the air con as prefer to keep windows open if possible and the location of the apartment enabled this as quiet and a nice breeze into the bedroom overnight. Fantastic view from the balcony and a good canopy to use in the afternoon if it’s not too windy. The bathroom needs some attention on the grouting and the showerhead leaks but the shower is powerful and the bathroom is a good size. A mirror of any type outside of the bathroom would be a useful addition. Paula’s communication was great and we really appreciated her accommodating our early arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ok

Everything was satisfactory apart from no BBC or itv channels not available on Tv
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Thank you for everything.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great apartment in a great location

This is a great apartment in a lovely complex. We were met by the owner on arrival and shown the apartment. It was a lovely touch to have been left a welcome pack of food and drink. The apartment was modern, clean and spacious and provided us with all we needed for an 8 night stay. The outside deck got the afternoon / evening sun and we enjoyed a pre-dinner drink outside most nights. We ate in on a few occasions and the kitchen was well stocked with kitchenware. The other nights we went into Alvor which was a short walk away. From the outset the owners were quick to respond to our enquiry and a few days into our stay checked to ensure we had everything we required. We visit Alvor yearly and will definitely be checking the availability of this apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Sarah, thank you so much for your stay. We will be happy to receive them again. See you soon! Regards, Davir & Paula
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Apartment, Great Town

This is a nice, large, clean, well equiped apartment. It overlooks a beautiful pool with an ocean view in the distance. One of the best features was the large outdoor deck. The fact that the deck faced the west gave this apartment a real plus, especially during our stay in Mid April when the weather could have been warmer some days. The deck was very enjoyable from late afternoon until sunset. David and Paula were very helpful getting us moved in and suggesting some things to see and do around Alvor. They had new internet WIFI and cable TV with English channels installed shortly after our arrival. They also brought us a co-axial cable so we could tie our laptop to the TV and watch some NetFlix. Overall we really enjoyed this apartment and the small town feel of Alvor. Gay & Linda
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Gay and Linda, we have greatly affected your stay. We were happy to have enjoyed it and everything went well. We hope to see you again. Thank you. Paula & David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visa de Praia

The best apartment we have stayed in at Alvor and we will be looking to book again. Paula and David are superb hosts. Thank you so much
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Praia da Villa Alvor, top floor apartment

Lovely apartment, home from home, everything catered for. I stayed with a friend, so I used the sofa bed, which is the main sofa in the picture it was very comfy with a nice deep mattress. The apartment was very clean, has recently been modernised Only the top floor apartments have a sea view which was lovely to have. Paula was very helpful, I hope to visit again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 31, 2022
Suzie, thank you very much. Hope to see you again next year. Keep up the good health! Regards, Paula
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation Property

Paula was a great help in getting us setup on arrival.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tudo como no anúncio

Excelente apartamento perto da praia e fácil acesso á Vila de Alvor, num bom condomínio. Muita simpatia e disponibilidade por parte dos proprietários.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

entspannte Ferien in optimaler Umgebung

aufgrund der zentralen Lage zwischen Strand und Ort ist das Appertement für uns die optimale Unterkunft. Leider ist sie auch stark gefragt, sodass man sich beeilen muss, zu Recht. Die Kommunikation mit der Agentur vor Ort ist unkompliziert und sehr herzlich. Danke wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Niels, Thank you very much for your comment and it was a pleasure to receive you. We will be happy to receive you again! We will be waiting for you. Regards, David & Paula
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Apartment

A fantastic apartment with very helpful hosts .Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Férias

Excelente apartamento. Com todas as comodidades. Condomínio com excelente localização. Todos os serviços e praia próximos.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
D. Patrícia, foi um prazer recebe-la! Fico contente de saber que gostou da estadia. Terei todo o gosto em voltar a recebe-la.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Merci à paula et David pour votre accueil

Nous avons passé trois semaines idéales Votre appartement est super 👍 nous y reviendrons avec plaisir Merci pour votre disponibilité
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Merci beaucoup C'était un plaisir de les avoir. J'espère vous revoir.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tolle Ferienwohnung!

Schöne große moderne Ferienwohnung mit idealer Lage nahe Strand und City. Die Wohnung ist sehr gut ausgestattet mit direktem Poolblick und sogar Meerblick. Für uns waren die Betten etwas zu hart aber dies war unser einziger Kritikpunkt. Paula hat uns sehr nett empfangen und wir haben uns direkt wohl gefühlt. Wir würden diese Wohnung jederzeit weiterempfehlen!
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Aline, It was a pleasure to receive you, we hope to see you again. Greetings
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