Early evening light on the marina

The balcony and the road to Falesia beach

The entrance to the Aquamar apartment building is a few yards from Vilamoura Marina. The marina itself has approximately 1 mile of very pleasant promenade to explore, with impressive views of the many vessels berthed alongside. There are bars and restaurants to suit every taste and budget, and a good selection of shops along the way. On your return to Aquamar you will find quick and easy access to apartment 2.02 via the bright and spacious reception area and one of four lifts - then just a few steps along a well lit corridor.

Living room

Twin room with balcony access

 

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Notes on prices
Prices are for the apartment per week (7 nights).
All rental periods considered.

Changeover day
Changeover day is normally Saturday - other days subject to availability. Access to the apartment usually available from 3pm on arrival day, with departure required by 11am. Some flexibility depending on dates - any requests subject to our agreement.

Accommodation

 

Notes on accommodation
The apartment has air conditioning, with individual controls in the living room and bedrooms. All windows/doors giving access to the balcony are double glazed and have electric shutters controlled from switches in the apartment. There is a video entry phone system. TV has FreeSat, with a good selection of UK and other channels.
Fresh milk, bread and other basic items will be in the apartment for your arrival. Strictly no smoking. No pets.
Further information on the apartment, local facilities / attractions, and the surrounding area will be sent to you once your booking is confirmed.

Accessibility
The resort of Vilamoura is situated mainly on level ground, especially the area around the marina and beaches. Aquamar apartment building itself is accessed on fairly level ground, with one short ramp for convenience. Inside the building there are ramps and lifts, and the apartment is on one level. However, the bathrooms are not adapted in any way for those with restricted mobility.

Outside
A shared swimming pool, with plenty of sun loungers, set in a large open lawned area. Underground car park with private parking space.

Coast/Beach
Falesia beach is a short walk away, renowned as one of the best. Its name refers to the red cliffs which provide the backdrop to the beach. Stretching about 6 km west towards Albufeira, the beach is great for walks (as well as sunbathing!) and there are cafes dotted along the way. Watersports are available at certain points on the beach. At the end you can walk up and over to Olhos de Agua and its cosy beach. To the east Vilamoura beach, and Quarteira beach beyond, provide yet more choice.

Golf
Vilamoura’s reputation for good golf courses is well established – and there are 6 courses within 5-10 minutes drive from the apartment: Victoria, Laguna, Millennium, Old Course, Pinhal, and Vila Sol.
Within 20 minutes drive you also have a great selection of other courses - established names to the east such as Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, and new developments such as the Nick Faldo and Christie O’Connor courses to the west.

Special interest holidays
Vilamoura, and its near neighbour Quarteira, provide miles of flat ground for easy cycling - with leisurely routes around Vilamoura, the marina, and Quarteira's long promenade.
Brown's Sports & leisure Club in Vilamoura offers daily/weekly membership (including gym, pool, tennis etc.) from 15 Euros.
Aquashow water park (5 minutes by car) has tremendous water rides and is great for kids, young and old, to spend a day. Further west, approx. 30 - 40 minutes by A22 motorway are Aqualand and also Slide & Splash. These parks are usually open from April to September at least, but dates vary. Zoomarine (15/20 minutes by car, and open most of the year) is also a full day of enjoyment for all the family, with amazing dolphins, seals/sea lions etc., as well as the superb 4D cinema screen.
The Roman ruins of Cerro da Vila lie just 100 metres along from the apartment and are evidence that this modern resort area does have an intriguing past – historically and geographically.

Travel
The apartment is about 25 minutes drive from Faro airport – around 30 Euros by 4 seater taxi depending on time of day/week etc. There are 2 or 3 taxi stands around the marina and local journeys are reasonably priced. Buses run to Faro and Albufeira. 2 tourist ‘trains’ travel round the resort (including Aquamar) and you can hop on/off for up to 5 Euros a day. Zoomarine has regular buses from Vilamoura to the park. Car hire is easy to arrange once in Vilamoura - details provided on booking.

Distances
Faro is approx. 25 minutes away by car (around 30 by bus from the marina). It has a nice small marina (next to the lagoon filled nature reserve), pedestrianised shopping/cafe area, and interesting historic quarter - one adjacent to the next, and perfect for a day, or half day if pushed for time.
Historic Silves is about 40 Km, and Portimao, with its nice squares and good shopping, 50 km away.
Lisbon is 3 hours by car, bus or train, and worth adding to an Algarve trip if the chance arises.

Further details
The marina provides an attractive and relaxing spot for leisurely strolls - day or night. A great choice of bars and restaurants awaits – and you’ll never miss a big sporting or other televised event as many of them have comprehensive satellite coverage. Watersports, boat and fishing trips are available from the marina. Vilamoura also has a lawn bowling club and a tennis club with 12 courts (5 floodlit) - all within a few minutes walk. The resort's casino has a great reputation - as well as the tables and gaming machines, you can see a spectacular international show, enjoy dinner, and dance at Blackjack's disco! There are at least 3 small supermarkets in the marina area, all about 10 minutes walk from the apartment. Cash machines are available around the marina. The town of Almancil, 10 minutes drive to the east, has a larger supermarket (with a Barclays bank opposite). Almancil also has an impressive karting track, including junior track. Large indoor shopping complexes can be found as you head into Faro, and also at Algarve Shopping (15 minutes to the west of Vilamoura). There is something for everyone in Vilamoura, and the result is a lively, but relaxed resort day or night.
If you have a car the A22 motorway makes days out along much of the Algarve coast quite easily achievable. From Sagres on the south west tip, back through Lagos, Portimao and Lagoa (which is home to the Slide & Splash water park, and also has the pleasant beach resort of Carvoeiro nearby, as well as historic Silves slightly inland).
Closer to Vilamoura, the old town of Albufeira is also good for beach, shops, bars and restaurants - and the small beach at Olhos de Agua lends a different atmosphere again.

Booking notes
£200 (or 240 euros) non-refundable deposit to be paid on booking – with the balance due 28 working days before arrival date (total, non-refundable payment may be required if booking is short notice). A security deposit of £200 (240 euros) is also due with the balance payment - this will be refunded when keys are returned and we have confirmed there are no damages in the apartment. Payment by cheque or bank transfer. All details will be confirmed on booking.

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