About the Apartment
- Property: Apartment
- Sleeps: 1 - 4
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Receptions: N/A
Features
Beachfront Property in Prime Location.
This luxury apartment is a great choice for those wishing either to enjoy a relaxing holiday, or to explore the wonderful Algarve.
Located in the centre of the Algarve, Pestana Porches Praia is an exclusive 4 star resort situated on a headland overlooking the crystal clear waters of the ocean and is just a short walk to the secluded beach at Senhora da Rocha. To the east is the town of Armacao de Pera with its miles of golden sandy beaches and to the west are numerous coves which punctuate the picturesque coastline
Set in its own sub tropical landscaped grounds with swimming pool and bar area, the south facing, air conditioned 1 bedroom apartment (sleeps 4), offers a spacious living/dining room with a comfortable sofa bed, additional 3 seater leather settee, TV, DVD, stereo player and direct access to its outdoor terrace and garden area. For your pleasure, there is an interesting selection of books, dvds and cds. The modern kitchen is fully equipped for all your home comforts with washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, hob, oven and microwave. There is a generous size bedroom with ample storage, this also has access to the outside terrace. The property has 2 attractive bathrooms, one has a bath with shower, whilst the other has a shower cubicle.
Visitors have the added bonus of the use of the facilities at the adjacent 4 star Pestana Viking hotel. Guests can enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool or practice their serves on the tennis courts. Before a night out, there are beauty services and a hair salon for some extra pampering. Included in the beauty area is the Thai Studio which specializes in such treatments as Chocolate Blanket, Reaffirming Ginger and Lemon Covering, not to mention the Soothing Jasmine Covering. After a day of activity guests can unwind in the sauna or relax in one of the hotel bars with a cocktail. There are also supervised activities for children as well as a dedicated pool just for them. The Valhalla Grill's sumptuous gold and scarlet surroundings make eating at this restaurant a fine-dining experience. It is open for lunch and dinner, with an a la carte menu featuring grilled meats, seafood, and Portuguese, international dishes. The Mare Restaurant offers international buffets and the Belmondo serves Italian cuisine. Both feature a terrace area for outdoor dining. There are also two bars
Guests have the best of both worlds, either be part of the hotel with its own leisure activities or relax in your own private apartment, the choice is yours.
Within a 20 minute drive of the resort there are 4 golf courses, 2 waterparks, 2 theme parks, 2 horse riding centres and a bird sanctuary. If all the sun, sand and leisure activities have not been fullfilling, then retail therapy can be obtained at Algarve Shopping with its variety of highstreet outlets.
Arrangements can be made for car hire or airport transfer. However, car hire is not essential as there is a bus stop within yards of the apartment.
The owners live just 5 minutes away and are always available to meet guests on arrival and to give advice where necessary, so as to ensure that your stay is as pleasurable as possible.
Early booking is advisable.
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Address
Pestana Porches Praia, Alporchinhos 8400-450
Location

- Beach
- Resort
- Waterfront
- Coastal
- Spa
- Luxury
- Romantic
- Family
- Sightseeing
The Pestana Porches Praia Apartments are comfortable holiday suite apartments with direct access to the beach in the Algarve, Portugal. The apartment terrace enjoys views of the landscaped gardens. They are an integral part of the “Pestana Hotel Viking Beach Resort” that occupies a prime position above the beach at Senhora da Rocha close to Porches and about 40 minutes drive from Faro Airport.
Travel
Directions: ROUTE DESCRIPTION
FROM FARO AIRPORT TO PORCHES PRAIA, APARTMENT 814
From Faro Airport follow the blue signs for the A22. When you reach the A22 follow the directions for Portimao/Lisboa. This is the Motorway, which you must follow for approx. 40kms.
Take EXIT 7 for Alcantarilha and thereafter continue on this road, the N125, heading west in the direction of Portimao for 4.2kms
After the sign for Porches you will arrive at a roundabout where you should turn left in the direction of Armacao de Pera.
Continue straight on this road for 3.1kms and you will come to a Cepsa Petrol station on your left and opposite is an Intermache supermarket with a car park.
Take a right turning here. It is signposted for the Viking Hotel.
After a further 200m, you will see another sign for the Viking Hotel , turn left here and follow the road down the hill until you come to the Hotel at the bottom.
The apartment is adjacent to the hotel.
Rental Rates (Per Week)
Prices are quoted per week in (GBP £). Show approximate prices in:
Rental Price: From GBP £215 to GBP £580 per week
| Dates |
Per Week (GBP) |
Notes |
| 20 Jun 08 - 30 Jun 08 |
GBP £470 |
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| 01 Jul 08 - 31 Aug 08 |
GBP £580 |
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| 01 Sep 08 - 30 Sep 08 |
GBP £470 |
Special offer - 10% off September bookings |
| 01 Oct 08 - 31 Oct 08 |
GBP £280 |
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| 01 Nov 08 - 28 Feb 09 |
GBP £215 |
No price increase over Christmas or New Year, but minimum stay is 7 days |
Rental Notes
30% deposit is required on reservation with the balance due 6 weeks before arrival.
Check-in is after 14.00hrs and check-out is by 10.00hrs
* Any currency conversions are approximate and are for illustrative purposes only. Please contact the owner or agent about paying in different currencies.
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Availability Notes
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