Vila da Praia Private Complex full Sky/BT Sports + UK TV & free WIFI
Superb top floor (2nd floor) 1 bed apartment (with additional sleeping in the lounge) within the finest complex of the beautiful & traditional fishing village of Alvor. The accommodation briefly comprises of the following - A fully equipped kitchen, inc.a full sized s/s oven/grill, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster & a whole host of utensils etc. A fully tiled bathroom with full sized bath & shower, glass shower screen & curtain, WC, bidet, basin (within a large vanity unit), 110v hair dryer & plenty of storage for towels & toiletries. A large & spacious lounge / dining area, incl. A/C unit, LED TV, a newly added dedicated TV box for all UK terrestrial channels plus the full Sky Sports package & BT Sports 1 & 2, a further cable TV set top box (with a large selection of English speaking channels as part of the standard Portuguese & European Zon package), plus hi-speed 100 mbs internet linked to our pre-paid unlimited wifi (more than quick enough to download or stream whatever you feel may be needed via your laptop or tablet for your comfort & ease), , a wall mounted electric 'Dust Buster' hand held vacuum, a full sized vacuum kept in the wardrobe, an L shaped sofa that easily converts to a double bed with bedding storage under, a 2 seater pull out sofa bed, dining table & 5 chairs, plus side tables & a storage unit with a library of books . A double bedroom, bedside cabinets & sliding wardrobes which houses a digital safe & plenty of coat hangers (I know it sounds daft to state that, but better to be safe & save you packing them). Our balcony gets the sun in the afternoon/evening, c/w a large yukka plant, table & chairs (fixed & reclining), clothes aire, all with great views of the estuary & village. We also have a wardrobe in the entrance stocked with iron & ironing board, sun lounger cushions, a cool box, a yellow V da P approved sun brolley and other pool/beach related items all of which are provided for your use. Towels / fresh linen service is provided on a weekly/bi-weekly basis or as specifically agreed at the time of booking.
Vila da Praia, Alvor is still a traditional, yet beautiful fishing village, which has a lovely harbour, cobbled promenade leading to a myriad of great laid back bars & restaurants. It is a wonderfully peaceful and relaxing location with lovely sandy beaches & an old world charm all of its own. Vila da Praia itself has a fabulous swimming pool and a children's pool situated in private gardens, secured by electric gates (both pedestrian & vehicular) & with decorative metal railing fencing to the perimeter. The complex is centrally located to all amenities, it is a very child friendly environment, the grounds are beautiful, with easy access to the beach, restaurants, bars, leisure centre & the heart of the old town. A big bonus is that it is not on or up one of the large hills like most complexes in & around the village, so the walk in & around the village is a pleasure & not a chore.
The apartment is on the top floor & serviced by 2 lifts within 50m of the front door, so access is not a problem. This also extends to the underground car park where our allocated space is directly adjacent to the lift shaft, making the transferring of luggage & shopping as easy as possible.
Travel to/from the airport can be arranged through us or with local taxi firms in Alvor or Faro, the approximate costs at the time of placing this is somewhere in the region of 60 Euro per party of 4, 65 Euro for a minibus of 5+.
Car hire in Portugal is reasonably cheap, especially outside the months of July & August, but the beauty of Alvor & Vila da Praia is that a car is not required unless you want easy access to the larger out of town supermarkets or you want to explore the rest of The Algarve & all it has to offer.
So why not drop me a line & see what I can do for you, your holiday is in safe hands.
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Apartment sea view, pool, 200m beach and center of the village of Alvor
Alvor
Apartment sea view, pool, 200m beach and center of the village of Alvor
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Property Registration Number 64976/AL
About the area
Portimão
Located in Portimão, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Alvor Beach and Rocha Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore 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. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Does Vila da Praia Private Complex full Sky/BT Sports + UK TV & free WIFI have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Vila da Praia Private Complex full Sky/BT Sports + UK TV & free WIFI?
As of 14 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila da Praia Private Complex full Sky/BT Sports + UK TV & free WIFI on 16 Apr, 2026 start from S$149, 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 Vila da Praia Private Complex full Sky/BT Sports + UK TV & free WIFI pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Vila da Praia Private Complex full Sky/BT Sports + UK TV & free WIFI?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Vila da Praia Private Complex full Sky/BT Sports + UK TV & free WIFI?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Vila da Praia Private Complex full Sky/BT Sports + UK TV & free WIFI?
Checkout is at 11:30 AM.
Where is Vila da Praia Private Complex full Sky/BT Sports + UK TV & free WIFI located?
Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Alvor Boardwalk and Alvor Beach. Tres Irmaos Beach and Hospital Alvor are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lovely appartment close to magnificent beach & overlooking streetscape with wonderful ebb & flow of normal Portuguese Life.Hope to come again one day :)
Apartment had everything that was required for a great holiday. Lourdes was a great host and went out of her way to make you feel very welcome and very accommodating.
Very close to beach, supermarket, restaurants.
Everything provided that you could possibly need.
Excellent communication with Lourdes, the property manager
Pool area and grounds very well maintained.
A very good apartment ,spacious for a one bedroomer ,very well equipped with everything you would need. Owner Lourdes
ensures that your stay in her apartment will be a good one.
Mike W.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Geoff m.
15 Apr, 2019
Another great one
As usual, Alvor and Vila de Praia delivers. Apartment had everything we needed and Lourdes was brilliant.... She even organised some fantastic weather
Great stay in Alvor. This apartment is very well equipped and made for a very comfortable 3 week stay. It is walking distance to everything in Alvor. Great beach and Boardwalk for walks. Lourdes is a wonderful host. Nothing is too much trouble for her. We are planning to be back next year.
Rosalie M.
Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Karen O.
14 Sept, 2016
Fantastic apartment in ideal location *****
WOW !!! Just returned from a week at this fabulous apartment in Alvor.
Every need is catered for within the apartment and the complex is stunning and first class. The property was spotlessly clean and well maintained. Chris the owner is friendly and very approachable and answered any questions we did have regarding our stay. The apartment is ideally located for both the town and the beach and stunning Estuary. It really is a stunning resort and has lots to offer and we hope to return again sooner rather than later
Karen O.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Loving the "WOW", many thanks for the very kind words & so pleased you love Alvor. I hear The Silmar is really missing your trade and company - Thanks again!
Chris
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kenny D.
16 Apr, 2018
Fantastic apartment for two in Alvor
The owner was very welcoming on our arrival & had the apartment aired beforehand. Everything in the apartment you could want for your stay with many little extras. Most importantly, it was spotlessly clean. It’s a fantastic position when visiting alvor as, although on the edge of the town, you are a 5 minute walk from the beach, the beautiful boardwalk, the harbour & the centre of town. Pool facilities and gardens are immaculate and as it was not our first visit to this group of apartments, we can say it is always the same. Pool area has never been too busy anytime we have visited but if you are off season, it is very quiet. Plenty of good food places dotted around Alvor as well as along the beach. We would definitely book this apartment again, especially as the owner was so obliging & friendly.
This is a great property ,ideally placed for the 5/10 minute walk to the boardwalk/beach, you are also on 5 minutes from bars ,restaurants and the bus stop to Portimao and Lagos. It is in a beautiful ,clean ,very well kept complex with a large swimming pool and smaller kids pool. The apartment itself is very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. From sunbed cushions to indigestion tablets and anything in between. It has books and Sky tv so everyone is happy!! But the best thing about this apartment is Lourdes😊 she is the best, great communication, was waiting on us arriving and showed us how everything worked in the apartment. Thank you. Would definitely recommend.
linda m.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Elaine A.
21 Jul, 2016
Great property close to town
The property had everything and more that you could hope for. It really was home from home. The air conditioning was a must and worked brilliantly. This is a compact apartment and really suited the three of us, it is on the second floor so good and safe and even though the balcony over looked a quiet road you felt very secluded when sitting out on it.
The only thing I would have loved was a lounger on the balcony as well as the table and chairs, but it would have been a tight squeeze alright. Plenty of loungers around the pool anyway!
The pool was absolutely brilliant and there is staff on duty at the pool. This was brilliant.
Five minutes walk from the centre of Alvor, what more can you ask for. Would definitely stay in this apartment again.
Elaine A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Many thanks for the very positive review, I know I'm repeating myself but I really do appreciate you taking the time to post this.
I'm going out myself on the 31'st so will look at the balcony to see if there's anything I can do to reconfigure the seating/lounging. Thanks again & so pleased you had a great holiday!!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
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15 May, 2012
Great Location, Lovely Apartment
We had a wonderful time in Alvor. It was very relaxing. The food was fabulous and the weather was great. But the people were the best thing about Alvor and Portugal.
The apartment is great, Its a brilliant location - 5-10 minute walk to the beach, the harbour, the main pubs and restautants, and the supermarket. Its quiet (apart from a few of the neighbours dogs). The complex is secure and has a very nice pool and private parking.
The apartment has a nice balcony that gets the late afternoon / early evening sun and is a nice place to keep cool during midday and afternoon. The kitchen is equipped with all mod-cons and there is nothing that you would need. Everything is provided. There is also a good Flatscreen TV with BBC/UTV/CH 4 etc and a DVD player provided.
The owners were a pleasure to deal with and made everything very easy.
We would definitely return to Alvor and to this apartment.
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Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Many thanks Shay, we're so pleased you had a great holiday and we and alvor lived up to your expectations.
Hopefully, we'll see you again soon!
Stayed for ten days in this apartment and wonderful complex my host Lourdes was a lovely host providing everything we needed we really hope to stay in her apartment again.
We received a warm welcome from Lourdes who had been in regular contact before our arrival.
The tidy, modern apartment was on the second floor with nearby lift access. It was in a 7 block secure complex with large swimming pool area.
It was not obvious from the listing that the balcony was North facing and therefore shaded. This may be a blessing in the Summer, but in winter the apartment was dark and rather cold. Also drying washing was a bit of a challenge.
On arrival Lourdes did offer us the use of a ground floor patio in a different block, This of course will not always be possible.
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This was a lovely, well equipped apartment with great pool. It was ideally situated, near the beach and the centre of town. Lourdes was an outstanding host. As we arrived late, she had bought in all the essentials...milk, bread, tea, coffee, cheese, ham, water. Also provided face masks, hand gel and all cleaning materials, and a great supply of towels. Would highly recommend this apartment.
Super Lage. 10 zum Strand, in den Hafen und in die city. Tolle Gastgeberin. Parken ist direkt in der Anlage möglich. Alles was man braucht ist in der Wohnung zu finden. Sind doch noch Wünsche offen, einfach nachfragen. Vielen Dank for eine tolle Zeit. Jederzeit wieder!! 😌
Lovely stay at Lourdes Apartment . Lots of cleaning products and linen supplied, following all Covid safety guidance.
Would stay again and an ideal place to live as handy for everything.
Pool fab , gardens maintained very well .
Fantastic
Having stayed at VDP many times i knew the area very well. The apartment was as described .It was clean and spacious with everything needed for a self catering stay .Location wise is excellent [close to beach and town]. Contact with Lourdes was first class from start to finish.She is a very nice lady.I would have no hesitation in recommending this apartment
Well equipped apartment, good location, good WIFI. The owner was very friendly and helpful throughout and made the whole check in / out process very straightforward
Craig A.
About the host
Hosted by Lourdes Saiote
Hello, we love Alvor & take pride in our apartment, updating it year on year & ensuring that it & you are connected to the modern world & have all your home comforts on hand. We purchased it initially as our holiday home and for the odd let to family & friends, however, since then we, like most other people, have been affected by the credit crunch (or whatever today's name for it is), so decided to utilise Holiday-Rentals / HomeAway. I can say that without exception the people that have stayed with us have all treated the place like it was there own & we thank them all for that & hope that that is a reflection of the people using this website. We do extremely well with repeat bookings, & again, thanks go out to them. We like to think that we have catered for all eventualities, but if you do have a special request & don't see it listed, please ask & we will endeavour to get something resolved that helps make your holiday more enjoyable. Thanks for reading & why not drop us a line or check the Calender (which I do try to keep up to date). We look forward to your call & being able to help you arrange a great holiday!!
All the best,
Why they chose this property
Because we love it & hopefully the reviews back that up & hopefully, demonstrate that Alvor is a 365 day destination that works for all, whether it be families, couples or pensioners wanting an extended stay to avoid the harsh winters back home. Some of the best weeks we have had have been between October - March.
What makes this property unique
As they say on the TV - Location, Location, Location, with the added bonus that we do not treat this as a holiday let, we treat it as our home from home & have furnished/equipped it accordingly, updating the contents & decor year on year!! (& it really is the best complex bar none in Alvor) :-)