Algarve
The Algarve
Away from the cold northern Europe and far removed from the stresses of modern life, the Algarve has more to offer than just about any place one can think of. Climatically it is privileged almost beyond belief: 330 days a year of glorious sunshine, and protected from any cold northern winds by a range of mountains that run parallel to the coast a dozen or so kilometres inland.
The Algarve’s soft, sandy beaches are incomparable. They stretch for more than 100 kilometres, from Sagres in the west to Vila Real de Santo António in the east, broken only by the dramatic outcroppings of rock, sculpted by the sea into fantastic shapes, which give each bay, each beach, a special character of its own. It offers all manner of water sports, from safe bathing to wind surfing, sailing, water skiing, fishing, snorkelling and diving. There are two magnificient marinas at Vilamoura and Lagos. The Algarve’s beaches are washed clean by the Atlantic tides twice a day. Other AIgarve sports include tennis, horse riding, hiking, sky-dive and hang-gliding. Nature lovers enjoy the Algarve’s bird sanctuaries and the wonderful countryside with its almond and fig trees, vineyards, orange graves, and carpets of wild flowers.
Golf is now the king of sports in the AIgarve, with 25 superlative courses, some of them world-famous, where one may play comfortably every week of the year. And, after a round of golf, what better than some good AIgarvean food. The local cooking is as rich and sunny as the climate. The fish and seafood, fresh from the sea, is usually charcoal-grilled, or steamed in a cataplana, a primitive pressure cooker that looks rather like a flying saucer, to produce a riot of flamboyant aromas and flavours you’ll find nowhere else in the world. The local wines are good, especially the reds, and there are some interesting" eau de vie” made from almonds, honey and other local ingredients. Brave visitors with strong stomachs enjoy “Medronho", distilled from little berries of the same name that grow wild in the Monchique area.
In the AIgarve you can run with jet set or just laze around in the sun. You can eat in luxurious international restaurants or in local bistros and beach cafés. You can dance the night away in casinos and discos, or simply enjoy the crystal-clear night sky. And, if you happen to be at Cape St Vincent when the sun goes down, perhaps you will hear it sizzle as it sinks beneath the sea.
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Featured Property
Incredible 4 Bedroom Villa Overlooking the Meia Praia Beach
Situated in an exclusive area with outstanding sea views, this development overlooks the Meia Praia beach and is next to the prestigious Palmares Golf & Beach Resort.
The vibrant city of Lagos is only 5 minutes’ drive with its beautiful Marina, restaurants and bars full of cultural heritage and the beautiful Meia Praia beach is less than 10 minutes’ walk. Due to its prime position all villas will benefit from a lot of privacy and panoramic views across the bay of Lagos.
This villa is insert in a new development of 8 incredible projects, each of them designed to the highest level of contemporary architecture, combining elegance with a modern day living.
This property will have an ultra-modern design with top quality finishing’s and all the living area and bedrooms on the same level to maximise the views.
It will comprise on the ground-floor an open plan reception hall that flows in all direction boating amazing sea views, a large living and dining room, an open plan kitchen with integrated appliances and an island with a breakfast area, all fronted with large sliding windows providing the perfect indoor-outdoor flow to a south facing terrace offering amazing sea views.
The master bedroom will be located on one of the edges of the property, to offer more privacy, and will have a walk-in closet, a large bathroom with walk-in shower, double sink, freestanding bath allowing you to relax while watching the sea, large sliding windows opening onto a covered terrace with access to the pool area and breath-taking sea views.
The other three bedrooms will be on the other side of the villa, all with private bathrooms, one of which was thought to be a second master bedroom for guests with a walk-in closet, a bathroom with walk-in shower and bath and double sink.
The basement will host a large garage for minimum 3 cars and a technical area.
The luxurious landscaped garden will have grass areas, several types of flowerbeds and some mature regional trees, the salted swimming pool will be heated and will have a Jacuzzi, the all surrounded by stunning sea views.
The villa will also benefits from: air conditioning throughout, under floor heating, solar panels, central vacuum system and electric blackouts.
This project has been carefully studied and designed to guaranty privacy and a fantastic sea view to all properties.
Unlike many urbanization, there will be no condominium fees here.
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