Pool/Apartments

Lounge / Dining area

The Golf Course

Dining Area/ Kitchen

Prices Currency Conversion

Rental periods	UK Pounds	Euros
3 November - 15 December 2007	£230	300 euros
15 - 29 December 2007	£375	490 euros
29 December 2007 - 22 March 2008	£290	380 euros
22 March - 24 May 2008	£425	557 euros
24 May - 12 July 2008	£595	780 euros
12 July - 30 August 2008	£795	1042 euros
30 August - 27 September 2008	£595	780 euros
27 September - 1 November 2008	£425	557 euros
1 November - 13 December 2008	£230	300 euros
13 December 2008 - 3 January 2009	£375	490 euros

Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK Pounds or Euros and include mid-week clean and towel change.

Changeover day
The change-over day is normally Saturday but outside the high-season we can be more flexible on this to suit your flight schedule. On the day of arrival you can check-in after 3pm and check-out is by 11am on your day of departure. Please ask if you would.

Accommodation

Notes on accommodation
We have recently fitted air-conditioning in the apartment and this is provided at no extra cost. The AC can be used in heat mode in the winter months and there are also wall mounted panel heaters in the lounge and bedrooms. Additional beds, cots and highchairs can be booked from reception for a small charge. For your entertainment there is a selection of novels, magazines and board games and there is usually an assortment of buckets, spades, water wings and table tennis bats available in the apartment. TV channels include Sky Sports 1 & 2, Sky Movies, ITV, BBC, and CBBC, as well as many others. A safety deposit box is available in the wardrobe of the master bedroom, the key of which is available from reception for a small charge, which should be paid directly to Balaia Golf Village. Sorry, but the complex does not allow visitors to keep pets.

Amenities/Facilities provided

Outside
There are 6 pools dotted around the complex, where sun lounges are provided free of charge. Many of the pools have cafes serving snacks, drinks and with table tennis and table football facilities. In the cooler months, the outdoor pool near reception is heated. There is an area for playing boule, a small children’s play area, and in the summer months there is a kids club. An indoor heated pool is available in the Balaia Health Club, along with fully fitted gym, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi. The whole complex is immaculately maintained by the Balaia staff who pride themselves on the beautiful gardens with footpaths between pine trees and cork oaks, connecting the various facilities. For the more sporty, there are 4 tennis courts and excellent golf facilities. The Clubhouse with large terrace looks out over the short but challenging nine hole course, and a resident pro is available to give lessons on the driving range.

Coast/Beach
The whole Algarve coastline is one long sandy beach with numerous bays and coves. Maria Luisa and Santa Eulalia beaches are both within a ten minute walk from the complex and offer sunbeds, water sports and restaurants.

Golf
There is a challenging 9 hole course on site. Some of the best 18 hole courses in Portugal are within a 30 min drive and bookings can be made at preferential rates at Balaia Reception.

Travel
Faro airport, 30 minutes drive.
Car hire is recommended but not essential. If required, airport transfers can be arranged at the time of booking.

Further details
Balaia Golf Village is situated between Albufeira and Olhos d'Água, an unspoilt traditional fishing village where the fishermen still tend their nets on the sandy beach. There are a variety of good restaurants within walking distance. Balaia's own restaurant, 'A Varanda', also comes highly recommended. For lunches and snacks, each of Balaia´s pools is served by its own café/bar and good food is also available in the Balaia Golf Clubhouse.A supermarket, newsagent, hairdresser and beauty salon are available on site. More supermarkets, banks, and good restaurants can be found in Olhos d´Agua, a 15 minute walk or 5 minutes by car. The Balaia Golf Course is short but sweet, with 9 challenging par 3 holes, laid out between pine trees and cork oaks. For the more adventurous, some of Portugal´s finest championship courses are within a 35 minute drive at Vilamoura, Vale de Lobo, or Quinta de Lago. Balaia´s 24 hour reception will book tee-off times at discounted prices, as well as booking car hire, airport transfers, tickets for the many local attractions, and even babysitters. For family outings, there are 2 water parks within an easy drive - 'Aqualand' and 'Slide and Splash', and 'Zoomarine', with a full programme of marine-life shows, offers a fun day out. The recently opened 'Algarve Shopping' not only offers a fine selection of shops but also houses a multi-screen cinema, bowling alley and a food court.

Booking notes
Special rates can be offered for long winter lets.
20% deposit at time of booking with balance payable 4 weeks before arrival.

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and has advertised this property with us since March 2002.

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