CLEAN & SAFE: In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Algarve Vacation and our respective cleaning services have introduced new procedures. Being fully aware of the present situation additional safety & sanitation measures have been implemented in effect at this property. Villa Melanesia is a terrific holiday home offering a prime location in the Gale area with stunning sea views, just a 5-minute walk from the best golden sandy beaches. Within walking distance of excellent restaurants, bars and shops, this spacious property is ideal for families looking for a relaxing, car-free holiday. The villa has air-conditioning in all units and 4 bedrooms: 2 bedrooms on the first floor (1 double and 1 twin), both with en-suite bathrooms and access to a charming terrace with a spectacular sea view; 1 double bedroom on the ground floor (with an en-suite bathroom), as well as an additional guest W.C and the other twin bedroom on the lower floor with an adjacent shower room. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances necessary for home cooking, as well as a dining table. The living / dining room is spacious with large windows and fantastic views over the pool area and to the sea beyond. Outside, the property boasts a wonderful terrace where you can enjoy meals al-fresco, prepared on the traditional Algarvean barbeque. The private swimming pool (heatable as an optional extra) invites you to take refreshing dives, soak up the summer sun on the sun-loungers or enjoy a game of snooker or ping-pong. Ideally located in the beach town of Galé, villa Melanesia is only a short walk away from a wide range of renowned restaurants, some of the Algarves most beautiful sandy beaches where you can enjoy water sports activities and only a short drive away from an excellent golf course (Salgados Golf Course). Albufeira, with its colourful marina, charming old town along Pescadores beach and the Strip Albufeira, with quality restaurants, pubs, shops and sparkling nightlife, is also located within a 10-minute drive. The changeover day for this property is on Thursday. **If your flights are booked or your dates are fixed and these do not match the changeover day, please send an enquiry to confirm that they can be accepted before making a booking. ** Pool Heating will always be an upgrade for your holidays, especially when travelling with children. The temperature of the water when the pool heating is activated will always be between 5ºC and 8ºC higher than if there was no pool heating. Check-in schedule: from 16:00 to 23:45 Check-out schedule: 10:00 Minimum/multiples 7 night stay, however this may be flexible in low season. Changeover day is on Thursday, however this may be flexible in low season. Breakage Deposit Youth Groups: €300 per person (payable by credit card only) Booking handling, insurance and archive fee of 2,9% on total deposit/breakage amounts. Prices up to 8 people. From the 9th to the 12th person an additional rental amount is required which includes either an extra bed (for only €75 each, per week) or, in the case of small children (babies/toddlers), a cot (for only €20 each, per week). The agency asks you to contact them a week before arrival to inform them of your plane/ship Nº and the arrival time to arrange key collection. We kindly ask you to phone us about your arrival time once you are at your destination. VAT included in the accommodation price. Pets not allowed. ***Please note that in the case of all cancellations there will be a mandatory handling and archive fee of €250 to cover all administration costs incurred, even for bookings made under the Free cancellation policy. The administration cost for the alteration of dates is €150.***