Soak up the sun while lounging on the poolside sunbeds. There is a gate between the upper terrace and lower pool to keep little ones safe. There is also an outdoor shower by the pool to rinse off between tanning and swimming! Into the house, a small hallway leads to the large airy living area with 2 well-sized, comfortable sofas, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and floor to ceiling patio doors that lead out to the poolside terrace where you can enjoy views of the orange and lemon groves and the Silves castle. In the evening the castle is lit up in colourful lights. The spacious kitchen is fully functional and fully equipped with all the modern-day essentials, including a capsulated coffee machine, an electric stovetop, and a convection oven. The laundry room has a washing machine with a 14-minute fast wash. An outdoor patio area off the kitchen features a built-in BBQ and a 6-seater dining table. A separate dining room is also available for dining. Thanks to the air conditioning and heaters throughout the house, it is comfortable in any season. Pool heating can be provided at an additional cost if required. Please ask for details.

Hi, I am Liz (Elizabeth)! And I am the co-founder and administrator of Casa & Key Algarve, a real estate and holiday rentals company based in the Algarve Portugal. I am Portuguese-Canadian and lived in Belgium before moving to Portugal. I speak English, Portuguese and French while my co-host and husband Gianny speaks French, Italian and English. We are excited to offer this property to you!

The Location The townhouse is surprisingly close to amenities including fabulous restaurants, two local supermarkets, and Silves medieval town just 20 minutes on foot. However, if you wish to explore the Western Algarve by car, Silves is perfectly placed between the lively Albufeira ‘Strip’ and the trendy city of Portimão with its award-winning beaches, and the breathtaking serene mountains of Monchique. Silves is the former capital of the Algarve and is of great historical importance. The town is a joy to explore and has a distinctly Portuguese ambience, with open-air cafés, cobblestone streets, and an infectious relaxed pace of life. Silves Castle (Castelo dos Mouros, Moorish Castle) is located on the top of the hill and can be seen from the property. The Castle is open to the public for a minimal price. Other sites of note in the town include parts of the old city walls, attractive churches, an archaeological museum, and the Silves Cathedral, a former mosque that is now on the Portuguese register of national monuments. Surrounding the town are valleys full of orange groves. Don't miss the annual medieval festival which is definitely a must-see!