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Villa Melissa

Vale do Milho
Carvoeiro and Area, Algarve, Portugal

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Villa Melissa is a superb holiday property set in the popular Vale do Milho community just a few minutes drive from the centre of Carvoeiro. Skillfully designed by the celebrated local developer Jorge de Lagos, the layout and inclination of each villa gives the maximum use of the space available on each plot, providing secluded pool and terrace areas, outdoor dining areas with built-in barbecues and roof-top terraces, most with sea views. Within a short stroll of the challenging 9-hole Vale do Milho golf course, the clubhouse is a great venue for a relaxing lunch and the fantastic Centiannes beach is a walk away.

Interior

Villa Melissa has a spacious, attractive and comfortable living room with a fireplace and LCD TV for DVD playback only and doors leading to the pool terrace. There is an arch through to the dining area and a compact, well-equipped modern kitchen with granite worksurfaces. Guest toilet. From the dining area there is access to a central courtyard with a built-in barbecue and sheltered dining are and steps lead up to the large roof terrace with views towards the sea. The master bedroom has twin beds, doors to the pool terrace and an en suite bathroom with bath and shower stall. Two further twin bedrooms both have doors to the pool terrace and share a family bathroom.

Exterior

Almost every room has doors to the enclosed and secluded pool terrace which faces south as well as the beautiful pool with steps in the shallow end. There is an extensive sun terrace and another delightful built-in barbecue and dining area. To the front of the villa is a small garden and ample parking.

Amenities

The popular community of Vale do Milho is to the east of Carvoeiro between the town and Rocha Brava and close to the sea. Vale do Milho is perhaps best known for the challenging 9-hole golf course and the clubhouse is a great venue for a relaxing lunch. With a couple more restaurants, the typical Portuguese restaurant in Aerias dos Moinhos should not be missed, and the stunning Centiannes beach all within a short walk it is possible to relax without the car. The centre of Carvoeiro is some 3km along the coast but many people stroll down there in the early evening for a wider choice of restaurants, bars and shops before a taxi ride home after dinner. Carvoeiro is particularly well known for its beaches, the rocky coastline has been eroded over time into a series of stunning sandy coves, breathtakingly beautiful but please access with care and sensible footwear. Many of the beaches also have snack bars for a drink or light lunch. Over to the west, where the calm waters of the River Arade meet the sea and separate Carvoeiro from Portimao is Ferragudo. Ferragudo is about 4km from Carvoeiro centre and a resort in its own right ,a well known location for a wide range of watersports,. Between here and the town are many smaller coves, accessible only on foot (or by boat) namely Currais, Lapa and Paraiso. Those closer to the town are within easy reach of Clube Carvoeiro. On the Eastern side of town, some the beaches have been a little more developed mainly by hotels; Almanzor and Centiannes are definitely worth a visit. Beyond Rocha Brava and the lighthouse (Farol) is Smuggler's beach, also known as Alfanzina. It is reached by a cliff path that cuts through the rock in a series of tunnels. Further east is Benagil beach and the stunning Marinha beach with its distinctive rock stacks, both have snack bars. Like most of the Algarve, golf courses abound. The Carvoeiro Country Club centres around the Grammacho and Pinta courses near to Lagoa, as well as Vale do Milho, a challenging 9-hole course with a great clubhouse. There are tennis centres in Clube Carvoeiro and Rocha Brava and a riding centre and watersports at Ferragudo to the west. Waterparks are popular in the Algarve with the nearest being Slide and Splash, a smaller park between Lagoa and the Country Club. Several other parks are along the EN 125 heading towards Faro. Also worth a visit is the Zoo-Marine park with rides, animal shows and the opportunity to swim with dolphins, located just west of Guia on the EN 125. There are several boat trips available in the Carvoeiro area, exploring the fantastic coastline and stopping at exotic beaches. Perhaps the most memorable day out and under sail is aboard Santa Bernada - a replica caravelle, which departs from the old sardine pier in Portimao on weekdays.

Services

There is maid service three times a week and for clients staying longer than 7 nights a weekly linen change. Please note there are external stairs from the courtyard leading to the roof terrace and children must be supervised at all times.

Car Requirements

A car is recommended for guests staying at this villa for comfort and convenience, although it is within reasonable walking distance of amenities and several beaches.

Location

1 km to the nearest Supermarket
1 km to the nearest Restaurant
2 km to the nearest Golf Course
900 m to the nearest Beach
1 km to Rocha Brava tennis club
2.50 km to Carvoeiro Centre and town beach

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