Local info

Luz da Tavira
Located less than 5 minutes by car from the villa, this is where you can get all your basic supplies. There is a market where you can buy fresh fish, meat, vegetables and fruit. The houses in Luz de Tavira have the traditional "platibandas" borders painted with geometrical or floral motifs, that frame walls, windowsand doorways - many of which are masterpieces of mortar work. The influence of the Art Nouveau decorative style, popular at the beginning of the century is apparent in the ornate chimneys rising from the roofs.

The main church was built in the 16th century; much of the original structure has survived to the present day. The imposing Renaissance porch takes up
large part of the main facade. The roofs of the three naves are hidden by an original and highly decorative ensemble made up of one semi-circular and two
triangular pediments.

Santa Luzia
This seaside town is host to many different sea food restaurants and only 10 minutes by car from the villa. Keep going through the town of Luz da Tavira and just outside the town you can take a right turn which will bring you down to Santa Luzia. As well as many restaurants there is also a cash machine and a number of small shops.

Pedras d’el Rei
Take the same journey as you would to Santa Luzia, but just before you reach the town you will reach Pedras d’el Rei. This is where you can get the train ride to the beach but there is also a resort complex which has restaurants and also tennis facilities.

Tavira
Located just 15 minutes from the villa, Tavira, along with Lagos are considered the most architecturally beautiful on the Algarve. Tavira remains virtually unchanged for hundreds of years. One of the beauties of Tavira is it still remains a very traditional Portuguese town but has all the facilities to cater for the discerning visitor. Full of beautiful restaurants, cafes, parks. A roman bridge links the two parts of the town across the river Gilão. Tavira is a great place for markets, and on Wednesday evenings during high season you can simply stroll through the market at your own pace taking in all the various arts, crafts and delicious home cooked bakery offerings.