Near to Albufeira Old Town Beside Zoomarine. Casa dos Passarinhos also known as Casa Guia..... is well located both for the traditional village of Guia and the superb beaches and famous Championship Golf Courses of Central Algarve. The property is in a quiet family area, set in a mature garden and has a beautiful private pool with patio and sun terraces. The Algarve shopping centre is only a 5 minute drive away, with its extensive range of boutiques and shops and the large hypermarket which is famous for its fresh fish counter. The house enjoys the benefit of two bathrooms and one cloakroom. Guia has numerous bars and restaurants 5 minutes walk away - well known for fine food and well priced to suit everyone. The excellent beaches of Gale, Castello and Salgados are nearby. Local attractions include Water Slide Parks, Zoo Marine, Krazy World. The historic towns of Silves and Lagos are nearby. Dolphin/whale watching trips are also available from local marinas. Guia is famed throughout Portugal for its excellent restaurants and chicken piri-piri dishes. Outside the villa are the lovely landscaped private parks of Quinta dos Alamos . The villa is totally enclosed with safe areas as the back and side for young children to play. At the rear of the villa in the south facing garden there is seating/dining area by the pool, the terraces are very well equipped with a wide rang of garden furniture. Stylish outdoor luxury rattan dining furniture for alfresco dining. Lavender Blue table and chaires with cushions, also 3 sun umbrellas, large cushioned swing seat, 4 very comfortable pool loungers. The garden is filled with enchanting birdsong, it is peaceful and relaxing and completely stress free - a little piece of paradise! Roses, vines, lemon tree, pomegranate tree, fig trees. A gate from the villa garden to private park areas with shrubs, and treees and a childrens salfe play park with swings and slide etc., Further details Several mini markets are a 5 mins walk away to the quaint village. Guia village has two banks, a local pharmacy, paper shop, supermarkets, coffee shop, bakery, butchers, post office, everything you would need in fact. Many good restaurants [15] with 5 mins walk to the village. Guia is famous for its restaurants which are very good value and high standard. Our local agents office is in the village opposite the beautiful church. The villa is an ideal location for holidaymakers and golfers alike. GUIA - The tiny village of Guia is situated just ten minutes drive from bustling Albufeira, the Algarves most popular and well known resort. Guia is the hub of a thriving villa population which includes Sir Cliff Richards villa and vineyard, and over the past 30 years, around 20 restaurants have emerged offering anything from the locally discovered chicken piri-piri to two gourmet French restaurants. Nearby is the Zoomarine theme park with lots of attractions especially for the children including the opportunity to swim with the dolphins. This small village is located near the main Highway N125 only 6km away from Albufeira. The village was established during Roman times and was called Alfontes by the Arabs, meaning beyound the water spring. The Salgados Golf Course is nearby, with 6000 metre links, replete with water obstacles, a pleasant experience especially for the technically-skilled player. Travel Car hire is not essential but recommended for drives to the beautiful beaches of Gale and Castello, also visiting the towns of Tavira in Western Algarve or Lagos in Eastern Algarve. less then 40 minutes by car. The local beaches are excellent stretches of fine sand, with Panoramic views, Beach Bars, Water Sports, etc., and not to be missed. Water Theme Parks nearby