Type: Alvor apartments
Owner: Vicky
Agent: Alvor Holidays
Price: GBP £ 350
Featured: No

Casa Mirama is a large villa, on the edge of the village of Alvor, split into two self contained apartments being Casa Mirama Poolside and Casa Mirama Terrace.  The owners do not rent out Casa Mirama Terrace which is the upstairs apartment.

Casa Mirama Poolside sleeps 4 to 6 in a spacious two bedroom, two bathroom (one ensuite) apartment with an open plan lounge / kitchen bar adjacent to a large covered terrace, ideal for outside dining, overlooking the garden and swimming pool. The apartment sleeps 4 comfortably, all rooms are large enough to accommodate extra beds / cot.  The apartment is very cool in summer.

The pool is for the sole use of the guests renting the apartment.

Although located in a quiet area the villa is an easy 15 minute walk into the centre of the village with its bustling streets and great choice of restaurants, so in the evenings there is no need to take the car.  It is also possible to take a longer, picturesque walk into the village along the estuary.

This is an ideal option for those who do not want to stay in a resort and require their own independance with the benefits of your own pool, outside dining and BBQ facilities.

TV with English channels, DVD, CD and radio.

	1 bed	2 bed
April - May	450	550
June		650
July		750
August		800
1st - 15th September		650
15thSeptember/October - November	450	600

Conditions

Prices in GBP (sterling) based on 4 persons sharing per week, extra bed/person £30 per week.
When making an enquiry please state how many people will be staying.
A deposit of 20% secures your booking.
GBP or Euros accepted by Bacs, cheque or cash.
A deposit of 50 euros is taken against safe return of keys/damages on arrival and returned on your departure .
Price includes all utilities, a weekly linen & towel change and clean.
Please bring your own beach towels.  Option to rent them out at 5euros each.
Option to rent as a one bedroom apartment out of high season (April-May & from mid September/October/ up to mid November).  Price per week based on 2 persons sharing..

Changeover Day

Weekend changeover preferred mid July/August, outside this peak period flexible changeover days to suit your flight times. 
Check in 2pm
Check out 10am
Negotiable if no prior booking

Outside

A large and shady covered terrace, adjacent to the pool is provided with dining table, six chairs and a gas barbeque. Around the pool are four sunloungers, and a further table and chairs .
The covered terrace, garden and pool are situated with a south / westerly aspect. The sun will be on the garden and pool all day leaving the terrace in the shade until late afternoon / evening.

Beach

The beautiful long sandy beach of Alvor is just 10 minutes walk from the Village and a 25 minute walk  from the Villa, alternatively an easy 5 minute car ride or a bus can be taken from the top of the road. A huge boardwalk was erected in 2011 running alongside the beach.  The sandy beach stretches from Alvor to Prainha where stunning views can be seen while walking along the spectacular high sandstone cliffs.  Other beaches close by are Tres Irmaos with attractive rock formation, Praia do Vau and Praia do Rocha. 

Distance to shops

There is a mini market 5 minutes walk away which is open May till October.  A larger supermarket is an easy 10 min walk.  There are many small grocery stores amd shops located in the village. The retail park with a variety of shops is 10 minutes by car but also on the bus route.

The centre of the village is an easy 15 minutes walk on a wide pedestrian path..

The taxi rank and main bus stop are located on the approach to the village.

Buses pass the top of the road and take you to the village or the beach every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday lunchtime and then every hour over the weekend.

Distance to Restaurants

There are a number of restaurants within a 5 minute stroll if you choose not to walk into the Village.

Dom Joao - Portuguese family owned restaurant that serves good basic family dishes all year.
Nelson & Paula - a friendly Portuguese husband and wife team with ample selection of food.
Dourado Grill - A large restaurant that serves grilled dishes (especially chicken) and chips. They also serve take away food.  Open in the busy months.
A Nora - A farmhouse restaurant that serves classic Portuguese dishes plus simple European dishes.
Casa d'Avo Maria - newly opened 2010, there is a donkey at the gate.  Lovely setting with orange trees.  Good menu.

On the way down to the village there are two small local restaurants, the Panda and the Ria Alvor that serve good traditional food and simple menus.

In the village of  Alvor you are spoilt for choice with regards, to restaurants.

Transport

Most people tend to hire a car and pick it up at the airport. It is also possible to get a taxi / minibus airport transfer and hire a car in Alvor for the days you need it. This saves the hassle of queing  up for a car hire on arrival (and returning on departure).  Some guests only take the airport transfer and do not bother with a hire car at all.
We can arrange the airport transfer and a hire car if you wish.

For those without cars, a taxi to and from the Village will cost around e5 and to the beach e7. Minibus type taxis are available which can take up to 8 people. Buses to and from Alvor / beach run every half hour and cost around e1.40 per person per trip.

Directions from Faro airport

On leaving the airport go straight along the dual carriageway for about a mile where you will see a turning on your right sign posted A22 Portimao\Lisboa.  You will then join another dual carriageway through a commercial area, after about 2 miles keep left, follow signs A22 Portimao.  Carry on for another mile take a turning to the right signpossted A22 Portimao / Lisboa.  You  are now on main A22 motorway heading West, keep on this motorway until you see the exit for Alvor which will be approx 30mins. 
   

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Bedrooms: Two spacious bedrooms, one with kingsize bed and ensuite, the second with twin beds(which can be made into a double if requested). Large built-in wardrobes, vanity tables, bedside tables and reading lamps in both rooms. The bedroom with ensuite has sliding doors that leads into the garden. Extra fold down beds can be put up in the bedrooms or lounge. Cot available to include all linen.
Bathrooms: Two spacious bathrooms with shower, hand basins & WC one being ensuite the second bathroom off the lounge.
Kitchen: Modern open plan kitchen area with seating for four to include combi microwave, single electric induction hob, sandwich maker, toaster, kettle & cafeteria. The BBQ has a single gas ring suitable for frying.
Living Rooms: Large open plan lounge with 3 seater cane sofa with matching armchairs & two additional large armchairs. Guests comment how cool the apartment keeps in the hot months especially with the shutters closed. There are two free standing fans.
Cleaning/towels/linen/maid service: Weekly cleaning and complete linen change. There is a washing machine in the en-suite bathroom and a free standing clothes dryer plus the use of a rotary line.
Features:

• Hob
• Freezer
• Fridge
• Microwave
• Washing machine
• Iron/ironing board
• TV
• Cot
• High chair
• Heating
• Own Pool