Quinta de Pera is a gorgeous two-storey villa, located near the peaceful village of Porches, between Lagos and Albufeira. If you are looking to enjoy picturesque beaches, clifftop walks and a more tranquil side of the Algarve, then this is the perfect spot. Porches is known for its beautiful pottery, so you can spend your days perusing the shops, buying some new pots to take home as gifts, before heading to the beach to relax. The ground floor of the villa boasts the main social living areas. A full wall of glass doors creates a seamless connection between the terrace and these rooms, with large sliding doors between each room that offer an open plan feel. The kitchen is bright and airy with plenty of cupboards and all the equipment you need to prepare delicious home-cooked food. With a breakfast table at the centre of the kitchen, you can enjoy relaxed meals in there with leftovers just an arms reach away! The lounge is vast with the sofas arranged to look out to the pool, so you can sit inside with your feet curled up, finishing your favourite book and enjoying the sounds of another playing in the pool. With air-conditioning, it is a great space to tuck yourself away in the midday heat, getting all the benefits of the sunny terrace, with cool air to keep you comfortable. The adjacent dining room has a table to seat all eight guests, so evening meals are a breeze, laughing and chatting whilst planning out your holiday of adventures! The villas five bedrooms are spread over two floors. There is a double bedroom on the ground floor alongside a modern shower room, with the rest of the rooms upstairs. The two double rooms both have en-suite bathrooms, one even offering access to the charming terrace. The villas two twin bedrooms all share the family bathroom. Outside, Quinta de Pera will not disappoint. The terrace hosts a fabulous private pool, with sun loungers ready and waiting for you to lie down. The outdoor dining area is undercover, with extra chairs and furniture where you can relax with a drink each evening. With all the charm of this modern villa and the beach just a short drive away, it is perfect for families and groups of friends alike, an idyllic holiday location! #### Features The Villa Quinta de Pera is a spacious modern villa with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, accommodating up to 10 guests. Ground Floor - Fully equipped kitchen with dining area - Living and dining room - Additional living area - Bedroom with double bed - Shower room First Floor - Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom - Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom - Bedroom with two single beds - Bedroom with two single beds Exterior Grounds - Private swimming pool (8m x 14m; depth 1m - 2.5m) - Outdoor shower - Terrace - Covered outdoor dining area - Barbecue - Sun loungers Additional Facilities - Air conditioning - Wi-Fi - Television - Dishwasher - Coffee machine - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking - High chair and cot upon request #### Location This lovely villa is located near the small town of Porches, situated between Lagos and Albufeira. A tranquil setting away from the main tourist areas, this quaint town is the perfect spot for some rest and recuperation, enjoying the Algarve sunshine and some quality time with your loved ones. Porches is known for its beautiful pottery, and a visit to Casa Grade or Porches Pottery is far more than just going into a shop; an experience within itself, you can spend hours exploring the shelves of beautifully designed goods. Praia dos Bejinhos beach is just a short drive from the villas front door. Translating to mean ‘little kisses beach. With jagged cliffs dropping down to the sandy shores and turquoise water rippling onto the beach it is the perfect spot to spend the day. There are other breathtaking beaches sprinkled along the coastline, including golden beaches and dramatic natural scenery such as Praia de Cova Redonda and the vast beach that runs all the way from Praia de Armacao to Praia de Gale through Praia dos Salgodas. Porches is situated between Albufeira and Portimao, with several lovely villages in between. The picturesque and traditional town of Carvoeiro offers a very peaceful and welcoming ambience, perfect for an afternoon of wonder. Salgados has a huge lagoon, an important stopover for many migrating birds and protected species, so take your binoculars! Peaceful and quiet, there is a long boardwalk where you can stroll with several bars where you can stop for a refreshment. There is an annual International Sand Art Festival held at Salgados which takes sandcastle-building to a new level; 40,000 tons of sand are shaped into intricate sculptures, some of which stand a massive twelve feet tall! If you are travelling to this area for the award-winning wine, then close by is ‘Dos Santos, a wonderful brewery and vineyard where you can try some famous port and wine. If you are interested in a bit of shopping, there is a huge centre in the nearby town of Guia. Guia is also home to the famous Piri-Piri chicken which you really should try, taking your Nandos favourite to a new level! For a lively evening out, Albufeira is the best spot, with al-fresco restaurants and a strip of bars and night clubs where you can dance the evening away!