Penina Luxury Villa, heated salt private pool, Alvor, Algarve

I was born in London, half Portuguese, half English… love the Algarve and specifically this wonderful region: close to the sea, fantastic beaches and natural protected area (ria de alvor), Monchique mountain for stunning activities, the west coast… and much more. Will be very happy to have you over and guarantee an unforgettable holiday!

Casa dos Arcos sits inside the Penina championship golf course, tucked among mature trees in one of the calmest corners of the Algarve. You wake to birdsong and green fairways, yet you’re minutes from everything that makes this coast special. This is the Algarve’s golden triangle: the gentle south-coast beaches of Alvor, Lagos and the Ria de Alvor nature reserve on one side, and the wild west-coast surf of Amado and Arrifana on the other, with the Monchique mountains and their hiking and biking trails just 20 minutes inland. Families love the safe, quiet setting and how close the sand is. Active groups love having golf at the gate, surf, trails and 40+ courses all within an hour. It’s the rare spot where you can play a championship round, ride the hills, catch a wave and still be back for a barbecue in the garden by sunset.

Casa dos Arcos was once the home of the Penina resort's founder, a classic Algarve villa fully refurbished in 2022 while keeping its original traditional character. The garden gate opens straight onto the fairway, and the heated salt-water pool has wide, shallow steps that make it as good for children as for a post-round swim. After golf, surf or a day in the hills, unwind in the Turkish steam bath and sauna, light the barbecue, and dine outside in the illuminated garden. Five bedrooms, central heating and air conditioning in every room, a fireplace, and a fully equipped open kitchen mean it works year-round and suits both large families and groups of friends. Bikes, table tennis, foosball and games keep all ages happy. It's a true family home with the space and comfort a group needs — the kind of place guests come back to, year after year.