Casa Quina

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Casa Quina is on the elegant residential estate of Serra e Mar, which is approximately 8km from the beach and town of Alvor. Golfers appreciate the proximity of the the Meridien/Penina golf course which is only 4km away – the grandfather of courses in the Algarve, this one was designed by Henry Cotton and is still a favourite with fans of the sport. Also close by are a restaurant which, at 1.5km, is within easy walking distance home after a glass or two of wine. A choice of local shops and supermarkets can be found a short drive away at Alvor.

Alvor is an ancient coastal town which was originally a fishing village, and evidence of its past can be found in the narrow streets and old harbour. Possibly founded by the Carthaginians, the town definitely has a Roman heritage, but most of the old buildings were destroyed during 16th and 18th century earthquakes. Only the 16th century parish church remains, with its splendid front door.

Nowadays the town is a happy resort, bubbling with lazy energy, and offers a selection of good restaurants and bars for you to choose from. Down by the water’s edge there are a number of fine fish restaurants, but there is a smattering of international restaurants too. The beach here is wide and sandy and popular with beach-lovers of all ages. Families enjoy the gently shelving sand and good facilities, others take advantage of the water sports on offer. For those seeking a little more seclusion, there are also a number of pretty coves tucked into the cliffs.

For those requiring a little more choice, the shops of Portimao are only a short drive, and the commercial centre there is famous for its low cost good quality shoes. You will also find a hypermarket and a cinema complex.

Approach

The pretty villa Casa Quina is set in mature walled garden full of vibrant plants and spiky shrubs.

Ground Floor

The comfortable living/dining room has pretty floral armchairs which make an inviting place to curl up with a book in the evening, along with a sofa. The room is bright and airy with a warm terracotta tiled floor offsetting the pale walls. The comfortable chairs are grouped around log burning stove with white mantle and chimney breast – the room’s focal point and ideal for making the room cosy in the cooler winter months. The room has a television in the corner, which receives satellite channels, and comes with a DVD player for your enjoyment. Also in the room is a dining table with seating for four people. The room leads conveniently into the kitchen and there is an open hatch for serving, should you wish to dine indoors.

The kitchen is fully fitted and well equipped with base and eye level units. It is furnished with a hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine for your convenience.

A short hallway leads to the villa’s two bedrooms. One has a double bed, the other twin single beds. There isa separate full bathroom and separate shower room.

Outside

The landscaped garden of Casa Quina is one of its most attractive areas. Directly outside the villa is a covered terrace with terracotta tiles and dining furniture, which leads out onto an open terrace with a built in barbecue and decorative well. There is further outdoor furniture here, as well as a built in seat along a whitewashed wall. A path meanders down through borders with established shrubs to the pool, which is large and rectangular with integral steps. The pool is on a lower level than the villa and is surrounded by hibiscus trees and has numerous sun-loungers for basking in the warm Algarve sunshine. The villa is surrounded by walls, giving a feeling of privacy.

Additional Information

Central heating is available for the cooler winter months, for which a local charge is applicable.
Maid service and linen change once a week, towel change twice a week.