The house is located outside the town proper on a dead-end street with only a few other houses, in the middle of a scenic conservation area with expansive views of the open countryside.
It stands out for its secluded location and its approximately 5,000-square-meter garden, featuring palm trees, a long row of olive and fig trees, a large oleander hedge, and a large area left in its natural state.
There is a lemon tree on the property.
Inside the house, built in the typical Algarve style, you’ll find bright, welcoming rooms with high ceilings.
On the property, guests have access to a spacious pool with a terrace and an outdoor shower. Surrounding the house, you’ll find several additional terraces—both covered and open—that invite you to linger, depending on the weather.
A special highlight is the large rooftop terrace, which offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area and where magnificent sunrises and sunsets invite you to daydream.
The house itself is equipped with all modern amenities, such as separate air conditioning units in the bedrooms, heating, a fireplace, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a clothes dryer, a stove, and an oven, as well as a large microwave and all kitchen appliances.
It also features a 55-inch smart TV, 500 Mbit/s fiber-optic internet, and Wi-Fi.
The large outdoor grill has its own terrace.
The house is largely furnished with Southern European and African furniture.
The tall, bright rooms create a very special sense of space.
In the summer, life will largely take place outdoors—the terraces, the Mediterranean garden, and the pool are perfect for this.
The area leading to the beach is largely unspoiled and can be reached on foot in about 30 minutes.
The drive to the nearest towns (Porches / Armação de Pera) takes no more than 5 minutes. It takes 15 minutes to reach Carvoeiro, where the nights are long.
The rocky coves and cliffs, as well as the large beaches, are just a few minutes’ drive away.
Hikes through unspoiled nature start right at the house.
Golf, horseback riding, amusement parks, and water parks—all are available nearby.
Lying on a lounge chair by the pool at night, gazing at the starry sky, is always a highlight for us.
Falesia Beach with its red cliffs and endlessly long stretch of shallow water. Kilometers-long walks at low tide along Praia da Rocha in Portimão.
The caves, also at low tide in Alvor.
These are just a few of the places we love.
For those who love the wild side—the west coast with its cliffs and beaches and the great restaurants perched atop the cliffs.
For us, the trip always ends at Cabo de São Vicente—the most amazing sunsets and views of the Atlantic all the way to America. Oh, and the German bratwurst at the cape, if it’s open.
And then there are the mountains in the hinterland with endless views of the Atlantic and the coast, the town of Monchique, and the many restaurants and pubs—some serving local cuisine, cooked just like Nona used to, such as Jardim das Oliveras; be sure to call ahead and make a reservation. It’s located high up in the middle of an oak forest.