Large pool

Entrance to restaurant and bar

Part of Tavira Beach

Part of Lounge through into Kitchen

Prices Currency Conversion

Rental periods	Per week	Long winter lets 4 weeks min.
1 April - 19 May 2008	380 euros
20 May - 30 June 2008	450 euros
1 July - 15 September 2008	560 euros
16 September - 31 October 2008	425 euros
1 November 2008 - 31 March 2009	250 euros	165 euros

Notes on prices
Prices may be converted to UK Pounds. NB: while the exchange rate is poor, your deposit may be paid in Sterling at 1.45€/£ (for bookings of 7 days min).
These prices are for maximum 2 people + baby in cot; an additional 15 euros per person per week is charged for the 3rd and 4th guest.
Bookings for part weeks are charged pro-rata the weekly rate.
The special price for long winter lets is for bookings of 4 weeks minimum, and excludes the cost of electricity used.

Changeover day
Arrival and departure dates are fully flexible. Access on arrival may sometimes not be until 5pm and guests may be asked to vacate by 10am on departure day, but only if required for changeover/cleaning purposes. Luggage storage is available.

Apartment (Sleeps 2/4)

Comfortable bright 1 bedroomed apartment in a quiet position on the complex. Sleeps up to 4. Bedroom: twin divan beds, large fitted mirrored wardrobes, air con, ceiling fan, heater. Lounge/dining room: air con, heaters, LCD flat screen TV with lots of UK channels, DVD player, radio/CD/cassette player, furniture includes comfortable double sofa bed, easy chairs, dining table seating 4. Kitchen: fully equipped with fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, full-size cooker (oven & 4-ring hob) with extractor fan over, microwave, double sink, iron/ironing board, kettle, coffee maker, toaster, etc. Bathroom: bath/shower, basin, bidet, WC, heater. Enormous private roof terrace (sunny all day) accessed from inside apartment, with stunning 360 degree views over roofs and countryside to the sea; tables and chairs, sun umbrellas, luxury sun loungers, shower. Also separate small balcony at front of apartment with table and chairs. All bed linen and bathroom towels provided.

Notes on accommodation
The apartment is cleaned to a high standard before clients' arrival & after departure. Clients use of air-conditioning is optional, price 3 Euros per day if required. This building has no gas installations. The apartment has fire extinguisher and blanket, smoke alarms, security safe for guests' use free-of-charge, hair dryer, comprehensive information folder, selection of books. The apartment has heaters, double-glazed windows, the air con heats as well as cools, so is perfect for winter holidays.
We do not allow pets in this property. Smokers are requested to smoke only in outside areas. Baby's travel cot available on prior request price 3 Euros per night. Beach/pool towels available for hire price 2 Euros per towel per stay. There is a small charge for use of the gym & tennis court on the complex. Tavira Garden's laundry facilities including tumble dryer may be used by guests for a small charge. Occasionally there may be limited opening of the gym or restaurant out of high season.

Accessibility
This apartment is on the first floor and is therefore not suitable for people with difficulty climbing stairs.

Outside
Enormous private roof terrace accessed from inside apartment - sunshine all day - which covers the whole apartment, with wonderful 360 degree views over the roofs and countryside to the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve and the sea. On the roof terrace there are tables and chairs, comfortable new sun loungers, sun umbrellas, shower. There is also a small balcony at the front of the apartment with table and chairs. The extensive mature gardens and swimming pools, plus all other facilities on the Tavira Garden complex, may be used by everybody staying there.

Coast/Beach
Relax on one of the massive clean uncrowded sandy beaches stretching along this coast - warmest sea in Portugal! Reach huge sandy Tavira beach by a delightful short boat trip across the lagoon from the town. There are many other wonderful sandy beaches along this unspoiled stretch of coast, all within easy reach and uncrowded even in summer. The Spanish border is approx 30km to the east, where the ancient border castles, quiet old villages and broad River Guadiana are a must to explore.

Golf
Several top quality golf courses are within very easy reach; the nearest, Benamor (5,500 metres, par 71) was designed by Sir Henry Cotton and is only 4km from Tavira Garden. Other nearby courses include Quinta de Cima - 6,256 metres, par 72 (7km from Tavira Garden); Quinta da Ria - 6,110 metres, par 72 (7km from Tavira Garden); Castro Marim - 5,466 metres, par 72 (28km from Tavira Garden). Lots of other courses in the western Algarve and western Spain are within one hour's drive. The new Jack Nicklaus Monte Rei golf course is 15 minutes drive away.

Price discounts for most local courses (currently approx 30%) may be obtained with a Tavira Garden card which should be requested prior to arrival. Golf club rental is available including trolley.

Special interest holidays
Private boat trips can be organised, completely tailor-made to suit your requirements and very good value for money. The boats take up to 7 and up to 11 people. For example - bird watching in the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve; fishing; exploring the coast, Tavira Island, the River Gilão running through Tavira town, etc. Why not take a little boat trip to one of the nearby deserted beaches, or to delightful Santa Luzia village for a leisurely cheap fish lunch in one of the little restaurants overlooking the sea there?

Travel
Faro Airport is approx 35km away. We can organise your airport transfers by taxi at discounted rates. We can arrange car hire for you with a local high quality company - to collect at Faro Airport if required at no extra charge - although a car is not necessary for the enjoyment of your holiday at Tavira Garden. Bicycle hire is available in town. Trains from Tavira Station will take you to other parts of Portugal, and buses cover a wide area including to Seville and other parts of Spain.

Distances
You may wish to explore the nearby unspoiled little fishing villages such as Santa Luzia, Cabanas, Cacela Velha or Fuzeta, with their huge sandy uncrowded beaches and quaint cobbled streets. The massive Ria Formosa Nature Reserve abounds with birdlife - flamingos are regular visitors - and the hills and pretty old villages of the Serra do Caldeirão are just a few kilometres north, with breathtaking views and peaceful lanes ideal for walking or cycling.

Further details
The Tavira Garden complex is situated in the northern part of unspoiled Tavira town, still a working fishing port and considered to be the most elegant and beautiful town on the Algarve. Tavira has a history going back to Roman and Moorish times, and with its narrow cobbled streets, ancient hilltop castle, old churches, traditional tiled houses, little shops and Roman bridge spanning the broad River Gilão which runs through the town, exploring is sheer delight. Tourism has had very little impact here, and the area is completely untouched by any 'yob culture'. There are plenty of little pavement cafes and restaurants, many along the banks of the palm-lined river, offering cheap and delicious food. There is a daily market selling delicious local produce, fruit, vegetables, meat and fish - all fresh and very cheap. The nearest supermarket is approx 100 metres (open 7 days per week 9am-9pm). The nearest bakers, chemist, post office, newsagent, cafés, other small shops and cash point are approx 700 metres. It's a very short and attractive walk from Tavira Garden through parts of the picturesque old town to the Roman Bridge, fishing port and harbour areas, where you'll also find the tourist information office near the castle.

We live very close and can deal personally and quickly with any queries or requirements during your stay. If any of our clients are searching for a property to buy in the eastern Algarve, we can help! Do discuss your requirements with us and we can assist you in finding your ideal property.

If you're looking for another apartment to rent at Tavira Garden, please check our lovely studio apartment which is shown on Owners Direct property ref P3986.

Booking notes
30% deposit required at time of booking, balance 8 weeks before arrival. Bookings less than 8 weeks prior to arrival, 100% payable at time of booking. Payment may be made in Sterling using the Owners Direct currency conversion chart. In case of cancellation the 30% deposit is non-refundable and we will reimburse as much of the 70% balance as we have been able to recoup with a replacement booking. If payments are not prompt, bookings may be liable to cancellation.

Guest comments
'We had a fantastic holiday in your apartment and have been telling everyone how great it and Tavira Town are. We want to return next summer'. Gill & Allan, July 2007.

'We really did have a wonderful time and would certainly come back to your lovely apartment'. Laura, April 2007.

'We had a wonderful time. Your apartment is fantastic - home from home. You have thought of everything one could possible need - from tea towels to cheese graters! We would certainly recommend you. We thought Tavira is a lovely old town'. Bev & Paul, April 2007.

'We've had a lovely holiday. The apartment is super. We'll be back next year!' Caroline, Aug 2007.

'We had a ball! The apartment was lovely and perfect for our needs. Tavira is a lovely town. We'll definitely be making a return visit'. Johanna & Tommy, Nov 2007.

'The apartment was perfect and the roof top terrace amazing - it meant that we could have the day out and still get some sun when we returned'. Barbara & Mel, March 2008.

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and has advertised this property with us since June 2004.

Property Ref P984
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