TRAVEL
Faro airport is only a 15 minute drive away. Whilst a car is by no means essential, we would recommend a hire car in order to fully explore and tour the wonderful coastal areas and nearby villages. But, if you don't want to drive the local taxis are clean, reliable and inexpensive and there are numerous shops, bars and restaurants only a short walk away. On confirmation of booking, directions to the villa will be forwarded to guests.
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DISTANCES
Almancil a 1km walk away, boasts quality restaurants and stylish stores which adorn this seemingly simple market town.
Sao Lourenco a nearby village, boasts a church decorated with characteristic blue tiles telling the life story of its patron saint. A stone's throw from the church is the local centro cultural, which for many years has hosted a range of art exhibitions and musical performances. The local pottery is also widely renowned.
Loule lies to the north of Almancil and takes about 10 minutes by car. There is a wonderful food and gypsy market every Saturday as well as an interesting old walled castle with Roman ruins. There are art galleries and quaint cobbled back streets. It is a typically Portuguese town to shop and eat where you will pay only local prices.
Faro can be reached by local train taking only 11 minutes to the town centre with museums etc. Almancil train station is only a 1/2 km walk from the villa. Vilamoura Marina 20 minutes by car or taxi for a lively evening out where you will find non-stop entertainment, bars and restaurants.