This 1 bedroom apartment with Internet access sleeps 2 - 3 people (1 double bedroom plus a comfortable double sofa/bed in the lounge) is situated in the peaceful holiday resort village of Praia da Luz. The apartment is housed in a 3-floor building, on the ground floor with a balcony. It is the ideal location for your perfect holiday and has everything needed to ensure a very pleasant relaxing holiday.
Property description
This 1 bedroom apartment sleeps 2 - 3 people (1 double bedroom plus a comfortable double sofa/bed in the lounge) is situated in the peaceful holiday resort village of Praia da Luz.
Accommodation description
Living room:
The Lounge is spacious and has a double sofa/bed, small cupboard for storage, coffee table, flat-screen TV with movies and music on a separate hard drive, DVD player. There are double patio doors leading onto the front balcony with a table and 4 chairs. Internet Wifi & Television in English & Portuguese.
Bedroom:
1 bedroom with a king-size bed
The bedroom has built-in wardrobes providing plenty of storage space, side bed cupboards and a chest of drawers for your convenience. There are extra blankets if needed stored in the sofa bed. A radiator is provided for the winter evenings.
Kitchen:
The apartment has a fully fitted kitchen with hob/oven, fridge, freezer, washing machine, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, crockery & cutlery. There is a kitchen dining table and 4 chairs, iron and ironing board.
Bathroom:
Washbasin with storage, toilet, bidet, storage unit, modern shower.
Balcony:
The balcony has a table and 4 bamboo chairs, clothes drying rack.
Amenities/Facilities/
Parking is available to the side of the property. Communal tennis court and football behind the building.
Cleaning/Towels/Linen/Maid service:
Linen, towels, beach towels and parasol are included. If you require either daily or a full mid-week clean then we will be happy to provide a quotation.
Outside
Luz Bay Hotel (Rua do Jardim, 8600-565 Luz) 12 minutes by walk or 3 min by car, allows the use of pools and facilities for a daily fee.
Supermarkets:
Baptista1 Urb. Montes da Luz, Lote 58
Very well-stocked supermarket, coffee shop, international newspapers, free delivery service
Open 8.00am – 9.00pm, Mon-Sat, 2.00pm Sunday in summer.
Baptista 2
Beside Farmacia (Chemist)
Fresh fish counter, freshly baked bread, cakes and snacks.
Open 8.30 am – 8.00 pm Tue-Sat, 2 pm on Sunday in summer
Closed Monday
Spar Supermercado Rua 1 de Maio:
General supermarket including take-away food section. Coffee Shop and international newspapers. Deliveries are available.
Open 8.00am – 10.00pm daily
Restaurants:
Restaurant Fortaleza
Rua da Igreja, 3 - below the Church
Overlooking the sea with magnificent views. Open for lunch every day from 12.00 -15.00 with both A La Carte and set menu and 18.00 – 22.00 with daily ‘chef’s’ specials. Live music on Thursday nights and a ‘Jazz Sunday Lunch’ in summer.
Boaty's Av. Pescadores and/or Rua do Poco
Cafe/restaurant with superb sea views. Open daily from 9 am. Full evening menu and specials from 18.00. Some music nights. Closed Monday & Tuesday in winter.
Luz Tavern Largo da Republica 2a
Open from 6 pm daily in summer. Entertainment most nights – music, shows & karaoke. Pool tables & video games upstairs.
Other facilities are a Post Office, Banks, Clinic and a Central Church just around a corner.
Coast/Beach
The apartments are situated only 5 minutes from the safe golden sandy beach, ideal for swimming and water sports.
About the area
Praia da Luz in the southwestern Algarve is a relaxed, friendly resort that’s perfect for a quieter, more chilled out holiday making it ideal for couples or families. There is tons to do on holidays to Praia da Luz and gorgeous surroundings to do them in! There are numerous cafes, bars, restaurants and shops to suit all tastes and pockets all within an easy walking distance from the Apartment. Water sports are available from the beautiful safe golden sandy beach or you can just sit and watch the world go by from the bustling esplanade.
The historical town of Lagos is very close to Luz. The Lagos town centre has many tourist attractions including a Castle, famous Churches and yacht marina. It is a delight to walk through the narrow streets and discover the many restaurants, cafes, bars and shops.
Only a 10 minute by car or 15 minutes by bus journey away to Lagos from Luz.
There is a regular bus service only a 3-minute walk from the apartment (the yellow bus service) to Lagos (Lagos bus station). Bus stop next to the church in Luz.
Bus – Line 4 (Linha 4) “ONDA” Yellow Route – Burgau, Almadena, Espiche, Luz & Lagos
The rest of the Algarve is easily accessed from the Lagos Bus station (ticket office timetable:
Mon-Sat : 06h15 – 20h30; Sundays and Holidays : 07h15 – 20h30
or Railway station which are adjacent to the Marina.
The Spa town of Monchique, Silves with Historic Castle and lands end at Sagres are all worth visiting.
Golf
The Algarve is a haven for Golfers. There are many wonderful golf courses situated within a 30-mile radius:
Boavista Golf & Spa Resort - 5 minutes by car.
Parque da Floresta -15 minutes by car.
Palmares & Penina - 20 minutes by car.
Non-golfers can enjoy the health spa's, restaurants and bars at each of the courses.
Other Activities: Jeep Safaris, Dolphin Trips, Various Boat Trips, Zoo, ZooMarine.
How to get there
Faro Airport is 68km which takes about 50 minutes by car.
Car hire or transfers are optional and can be booked in advance (recommended) or at the airport on arrival.
Distances
Lagos-6km east, with its many beaches, beautiful Marina, shopping, cafe's bars & entertainment. Approx 10 - 12 Euros in a taxi
Burgau-6.1km west, typical old Portuguese fishing village with small beach & restaurants.
Sagres-28km west, the most south-westerly tip of Europe with its Fort & historical past.
Lagos Zoo-8.1km, which houses 140 species of animals and 200 plant species from 5 continents, playground, shops, picnic area, restaurant & bar.