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Casa Alaris

Vale do Milho
Carvoeiro and Area, Algarve, Portugal

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Casa Alaris 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, these villas enjoy secluded pools, terraces and outdoor dining areas with built-in barbecues. Casa Alaris has a first floor terrace with lovely country views. It is a short stroll of the challenging 9-hole Vale do Milho golf course where the clubhouse is a great venue for a relaxing lunch. It is a few minutes walk to the fantastic Centiannes beach and the Caravoeiro produce market. A little beyond are all the varied facilities of the resorts main street.

Interior

This superb, well finished villa has been refurbished to a high standard. It has a spacious, attractive and comfortable living room with a fireplace for cosy, out of season evenings and patio doors leading to the pool terrace. There is a LCD TV for DVD play back only. An archway leads through to the dining area and a compact, well-equipped modern kitchen with granite work surfaces. There is access from the dining area to a central courtyard with a built-in barbecue and sheltered dining area. Partially open steps lead up to the large roof terrace with views towards the sea, these are not suitable for small children. Casa Alaris has three bedrooms. The master bedroom is on the first floor with twin beds, an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower stall and patio doors to the upper terrace.. Two further twin bedrooms are on the ground floor, both have doors to the pool terrace and share a family bathroom.

Exterior

Almost every room on the ground floor has doors to the enclosed and secluded pool terrace which faces south. It overlooks the beautiful 10x5 metre swimming pool, which is entered by roman steps. 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 close to the sea, to the east of Carvoeiro. It is located between the town and Rocha Brava. 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, including the typical Portuguese restaurant in Aerias dos Moinhos and the stunning Centiannes beach all within a short walk, it is possible to relax here without the car. The centre of Carvoeiro is some 3 kilometres along the coast and many people stroll down there in the early evening for a wider choice of restaurants, bars and shops, before taking a taxi 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. They are breathtakingly beautiful but need to be accessed 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. This is a resort in its own right, about 4 kilometres from the centre of Carvoeiro and offers a wide range of watersports. Between here and the town are many smaller coves, accessible only on foot or by boat. Currais, Lapa and Paraiso are close to the town and 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 Farol lighthouse is Smuggler's beach, also known as Carvalho, which 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 of these beaches have snack bars. As in most of the Algarve, golf courses abound in this area. 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, the nearest is 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, which is located just west of Guia. It has rides, animal shows and the opportunity to swim with dolphins.
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.

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.