With the construction finishing in 2012, Falcao da Monanha (300m2) offer its residents a design typical to that of the more modern Portuguese architecture using large, open areas to accommodate a large party of people. Being fully furnished to a very high standard, this villa has 4 bedrooms (for a party up to 8), 4 bathrooms, a large and open living room as well as a large kitchen fully equipped with modern appliances and access to the heated (surcharge) private swimming pool. As for entertainment within the confines of the villa, the option to enjoy a large collection of newer movies on a 55" 3D LCD TV and/or a huge 2.8 meter high end HD projector screen with the sound from a high end surround system 7.1as well as using the Playstation 4 on the TV or the 2.8 meter screen with many games. Youll be able to use a free to borrow Ipad within the confines of the villa There are 3 TVs in the villa, the one in the living room is HD as well as there being two Apple TVs as well as there being a wireless sound system in the villa. Youll have free access to internet at the villa. Tennis court next to the Villa. In the basement youll find a pool table and a dart board. Parking area for +5 cars if needed. A big BBQ area is located at the terrace outside the kitchen Beach towels are provided but you are required to wash them, let them dry and be ready for the next holidaymaker Changeover day is Saturday unless specifically arranged. The arrival time is after 16:00pm, and the check-out time should be by 10:00am English speaking representatives will help you if needed. Foz do Arelho offers a wide variety of activities to occupy you during your stay. You may be looking for a holiday with sun at the private salt water pool or you could take a swim in the lagoon or if you prefer you could go for the Atlantic with the high waves. This is the paradise for the surfers as the wave is one of the best in the world. Youll find that the local population gladly will educate you in the art of surfing, horseback riding or even fishing if it suits your needs. But there are also quite a few shops there, mini supermarkets, pharmacies, a tourist office as well as the option to buy freshly baked bread at the local bakery. A few bars and restaurants offer a selection of drinks and dishes that signifies the Portuguese culture but youll also find cuisine thats typical to other parts of the world. The vast amount of cultural exposure youll get from Portugal is immense be it in the way of visiting old castle at Óbidos, to indulge your taste buds in the cuisine or just take a relaxing vacation, youll find many options to keep you occupied during your visit. If you like getting your feet wet The Silver Coast offers a magnificent experience with its gorgeous beaches as well as clear blue water and not to mention the waves being ideal for one interested in surfing. Being interested in golf pays off when youre here as youll come across many courses with varying difficulties. If your into wine youll be pleased to know that Portugal offers a wide selection of vineyards you to visit and study the process of how you produce one of its many wines and quite a few of them can be reached in less than 30 minutes by car from the house . There are 4 golf courses within a 30 minute drive from the house: Bom Sucesso: (15 min) A resort on the other side of the lagoon. A Donald Steel design. Parkland with views of the lagoon and the sea. Royal Óbidos: (20 min) On the Opposite side of the lagoon overlooking the sea and the lagoon itself youll find Seve Ballesteros last project that opened Jan 2012 and its hands down the best and most challenging course in the area. Praia del Rey: (25 min) The most famous course in the area. Its a Cabell B. Robinson design. Voted Europes 13th best course. Mix of pine forest and very nice links course. West Cliffs: (20 min) Very Nice course, open 2017. Difficult with a very nice view of the Atlantic and the lagoon. On top of that youll find 10-15 courses within a one hour drive from the house. As we are keen golfers and have played most of the courses in the area, well be happy to help you if there are any questions or if you need any suggestions to what course will fit you. Well also give advice to our booked guest how to get the best green fees. In Lisbon youll get the chance to walk on the Rua Augusta and get a glimpse of the arch which also was built to commemorate the citys reconstruction after the earthquake in 1755. Or why not visit the Jerónimos Monastery which is one of the most prominent monuments to the Manueline-style architecture (incorporating a maritime theme as well as representing the discoveries of Vasco da Gama and Pedro Álvares Cabral).