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The Algarve Region

THE ALGARVE

Situated in the extreme southerly part of this beautiful country, The Algarve in Portugal was the last area to be conquered from the Moors by the Portuguese king in 1292. Traces of the Moorish presence are still seen in its unique architecture - terraces, chimneys and whitewashed houses.

With the hot summer sun and mild winters, the Algarve is the perfect destination for a summer holiday or for a winter break to escape the dull days of winter at home. The beaches here are as varied as its regions and it is always possible to discover a secluded paradise.

The climate is one of the healthiest and most pleasant in the world, comparable to California.There is sufficient seasonal variation to make the weather anything but boring but winters are never too cold and summers never too hot.The skies are predominantly blue all year round. It is a great all year round destination.

The Algarve has managed to retain its old world charm and traditional values even though tourism is it's major economic activity. It is both a place to relax and do little or if you prefer indulge your in active outdoor pursuits in the clean fresh air and sunshine.The region is best known for its spectacular coastline,including scores of glorious beaches. Less known, but equally attractive is its hinterland of vineyards,olive,almond and fig trees,rising to rolling hills.

There are opportunities to enjoy all water sports, golf and horse riding.

The Zoo marine sea life centre is 49 minutes away, together with a large Waterpark, Slide and Splash.

Many award winning golf courses (http://www.algarve-golf.com/)
Zoomarine (http://www.zoomarine.com/)
Aqualand (http://www.aqualand.pt/)
Slide and Splash (http://www.slidesplash.com/)
Aqua Show (http://www.aquashowpark.com/EN/)
Jeep Safari (http://www.portitours.pt/)
Krazy world (http://www.krazyworld.com/)
Dolphin Safari (http://www.dolphinseafaris.com/)
Scuba diving (5* PADI IDC Centre) (http://www.dive-time.net/)
Atlantic Park
Coastline Cruise
Water sports
Jet ski-ing
Parasailing
Snorkelling
Kayaking
Sailing
Horse riding over the sand dunes
Big game & Reef fishing

 

Praia da Luz Area

PRAIA DA LUZ (meaning Beach of Light)

Luz is in the Western Algarve, a small sleepy traditional Portuguese village just 5km from the historical town of Lagos which is the major town in the area.The beach and pace of life make it ideal for a very relaxing holiday. From the atmospheric Fortaleza overlooking the rugged cliffs, you can stroll along the promenade towards the beautiful beach, and enjoy a coffee along the way in one of the many small sea front restaurants.

There are a good choice of restaurants in Luz and if you like seafood, you won't be disappointed.
There are also good cafes/restaurants and take-aways that are reasonably priced. There is a very good Portuguese run restaurant on the beach itself which is not overly priced.

There are now 2 local supermarkets right beside the apartment, a recently opened SPAR in the same block, you simply take the elevator downstairs. It has a good choice of products and is good value.The other supermarket is Baptista's which is just across the road from the apartment block entrance.They have a coffee shop with an outside seating area and sell foreign newspapers. FYI,they are open from 8am to 8pm except Sundays when they close at 1pm. In the same complex as the apartment there is a chemist, newsagents, internet café. Across the road from Baptista’s there is a gift shop which also sells beach sundries.


Hiking : For the adventurous there is a great hike up to the top of Rocha Negra which you can access from the end of the beach (from the apartment you can see the Obelisk at the top). There is a brilliant view of the whole of Luz from here and it is well worth going up, especially at sunrise or just before sunset. This leads to a stunning walk along the cliff top, where you will reach the beautiful and much less crowded beach of Praia Ana in around 40 minutes. There is a lovely restaurant here which is well worth a visit for lunch or a relaxing drink. If you want to go further you can continue on to Lagos which will take around another 30 minutes. I have included details of this hike,other walks and places of interest in your Welcome Package.


Sight seeing : Down the coast you can pass some lovely small beaches and what is well worth a visit is Sagres, the most south easterely point in Europe. The views are magnificent and the beach is stunning. Depending on the conditions there can be excellent surfing waves here.

The gypsy markets are another point of interest for anybody interested in a little shopping. They sell a wealth of goods from leather to jewellery. Close by are many small fishing villages, a wealth of intimate little coves and beautiful clean beaches to explore. Inland there are towns such as Silves,with its huge Moorish castle,and the market town of Monchique. It is a stunning drive up to Monchique with it’s winding mountainous roads and the scent of Eucalyptus trees all around.


PRAIA DA LUZ BEACH
Praia da Luz has a gently shelving beach, with soft golden sands. The remnants of volcanic activity from long ago can been seen at the far end of the beach, know locally as the Rocha Negra or 'Black Rock'. Behind the beach are some very impressive multicoloured sandstone cliffs, greens, pinks oranges all sorts of colours - Very pretty and worth a closer look.

If you look out from the balcony you will see all the activity on the beach and if you grab the binoculars you can get a closer look at the microlights coming over the hill and past the apartment. Very impressive.

The beach has it's own Blue Flag as well as full time professional life guards on duty all the time during the summer months. It is great for all kinds of water sports made available by 'Algarve Watersports' & 'The Beach Hut', the two centres on the beach. There is an area cordoned off by buoys and ropes where ALL boats must enter the beach, boats and swimmers just don't mix! Which makes it somewhat safer for those of you who just want to float around on your inflatables and catch the sun.

Occasionally the Atlantic Rollers come in and it's time to grab your bodyboard or surfboard and have some serious fun !!
If surfing is your thing then and you think that the Algarve has nothing to offer you then you're wrong. There are several groups operating days out to the various breaks, ranging from a 40min journey to an hour or so away. These usually include hire of equipment and wetsuit (if required) and cater for all levels.
Sail or learn to sail from the beach - all levels are catered for.


Luzdoc is the local private medical clinic and caters for almost all emergencies. It can caters for 24-hour requirements if necessary. Luzdoc is located in the Centro.

There are at least two ATMs. One is located at the Centro and the other is in Baptista's.

Internet access is also available in the village.

LAGOS
Lagos is the nearest town. It has lots of history and is well worth a visit. It benefits from a strong summer sun with a cooling breeze. Spring and Autumn weather is glorious with warm fresh days and balmy evening breezes.
Lagos is an old Moorish port. This was the first port to which African slaves were transported.They were sold from Africa across Europe and America. It is still possible to visit the ancient harbour slave cells. The Atlantic is close by and the harbour at Lagos provides fishing, cave trips and pleasure trips all year round.

The town abounds with restaurants and cafes and there is a lively nightlife.
There are plenty of Potuguese run restaurants. One recommendation is a very nice bar/ restaurant called Mullins, just a few minutes from the centre. It is an old Adega which still retains all it’s original features, long wooden tables, stone ceiling and large wine barrels. It has been run by the same Scottish family for over 20 years now. It is popular with locals and tourists, the music and atmosphere is good, playing jazz and blues, and the food is excellent.


Diving, sailing, boat trips, and dolphin safaris are available in the town.


Visit Burgau and Salema. These are two fishing villages a little west of Luz.

Boa Vista is the local golf club located about 3Km away on the road to Lagos. There are other golf clubs in the area, Palmares, Parque De Floresta, Penina, and others only a short car ride away.

Fly to Faro Airport from Ireland with Aerlingus and Ryanair (from Dublin, Belfast, Cork, and Shannon Airports).Car Hire available at airport. Would recommend www.holidayautos.com. Car can be collected at the airport and either left at apartment or left back to airport.

Feel free to contact me if you need further information.

 

Getting There

Flights from Dublin/Belfast/Cork to Faro with Aer Lingus or Ryanair. Ryanair also fly 3 times weekly from Knock and from Kerry, twice weekly until the end of October. Easyjet from UK. Car journey from Faro is exactly one hour. You can also fly into Lisbon, as flight times might suit better. It is often a lot cheaper depending on the time of year, however you have to factor in extra fuel costs plus tolls of 20 Euro each way. Journey time by car to Luz is just under 3 hours. It is a straight run on the motorway the whole way down to Luz.

Nearest Travel Links

• Airport: Faro (90 km)
• Railway: Lagos (5 km)

 

Suitable types of Holiday Praia da Luz

• Fishing
• Golf course is on site or within 15mins walk
• Horse riding
• Tennis courts
• Water Park
• Watersports
• Sailing
• Mountain Biking
• Skiing
• Diving
• Swimming
• Walking
• Surfing
• Waterskiing
• Windsurfing
• Hill Walking

 

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Exterior Facilities in Casa Cian - Panoramic View -Luz

• Balcony/Terrace

 

There is adequate parking in the immediate vicinity of the apartment so you will have no problem finding parking. There is an open car park just below the apartment and another across the road. Security in this area is not an issue and there is no charge for parking. If you bring a bike on holidays with you there is a designated and secure area on the ground floor where you can safely leave your bike.

If you require a cot, highchair or any other item that is not already in the apartment just let us know in advance.

 

Rental Details

Cost: per week depending on the time of year. 25% deposit required on bookings.
SPECIAL REDUCED WINTER RATES APPLY.

WEEKLY RATES REDUCED ON A 2 WEEK BOOKING

WEEKEND RATES ALSO AVAILABLE - CONTACT THE OWNER

Optional Extra Packages available : We also offer additional services to make your holiday more memorable :

Airport Transportation
Champagne on Arrival
Shopping for you
Booking for recommended tours


Terms and Conditions - A full list of Booking Terms and Conditions will be sent to you on receipt of your deposit. We ask that you acknowledge this by e-mail to confirm that you have read and understood it. This will be a legally binding contract between both parties.

Terms & Conditions

1. Deposit

A booking for Casa Cian becomes firm when a deposit of 25% of the rental (to the nearest Euro) together with a completed Booking Form by e-mail is received by us. Up to that time it is a provisional booking.
Provisional bookings are held for a maximum of 7 days.
Remittances must be made in Euro’s .

2. Final Payment

The full balance of the total rental cost is payable no later then 8 weeks before the rental begins. A Security Deposit of 200 Euro can be paid up to a week before departure. Reminders or receipts will not be sent unless requested. If the full balance is not paid on time we reserve the right to cancel the booking, in which case the deposit will be forfeited.

3. Cancellation charges

If you have to cancel your rental for whatever reason, we will do our best to re-let the cancelled booking and refund your rental in full less an administration charge of €75.00. If however we do not succeed we reserve the right to make a cancellation charge under the following structure;

70 - 42 days loss of deposit.
42 - 22 days: 50% of total rental.
Less than 21 days: 75% of total rental.
Cancellation must be notified by e-mail confirmation.

4. Our Right to Refuse

We reserve the right to refuse any booking and, in exceptional circumstances, to cancel, modify or alter arrangements made for the Client.

5. Change of Booking

If for whatever reason you need to reduce the length of your rental time e.g. from two weeks to one week, it will be regarded as a cancellation and will fall under our Cancellation Conditions.

6. Joint bookings

Where two parties join forces to take a holiday in the apartment, the booking should be made in one name only – that person (the Client) to be responsible for all payments and any damage.

7. Advance Bookings

You can book Casa Cian at least a year in advance. It is advisable to book early to avoid disappointment, particularly over school holiday periods.

General Conditions
1. Electricity and Gas

All charges are included in rental.

2. Arrivals and Departures

We are flexible where possible on time of arrival and departure. Full instructions on how to get here will be sent to you on confirmation of your booking. On the morning of departure, please leave by 1pm to allow us sufficient time to prepare the property for our next guests. If you inform us in advance that you have a later flight or other extenuating circumstances we will of course do our best to accommodate you at no extra cost. We ask that you please leave the property as you found it. Please do not move furniture as this can cause damage both to the furniture and to the property.

3. Pets

Guide dogs accompanying blind or partially sighted guests and hearing dogs accompanying deaf guests are accepted. No charge is made for a guide or hearing dog with you. We regret that no dogs, domestic pets or other animals or birds can be accepted in the apartment.

4. Basic Supplies

If you are arriving at an unsociable hour when shops are closed and you just feel like just kicking back, relaxing and having a bite to eat rather than searching for a restaurant you can request that we do the shopping for you. Just leave us the list by e-mail and we will take care of the rest. This is part of our Optional Extras package and there will be a charge for this service.

5. Smoking Policy

With respect to the majority of our guests who are non smokers plus the fact that it would be impossible for us to get rid of the smell of smoke between bookings we are obliged to enforce a no smoking policy in the apartment. We reserve the right to charge you for the dry cleaning of all fabrics in the apartment including the curtains if you or any of your guests smoke in the apartment. If you are a smoker we ask that you sit out on the balcony with the balcony doors closed, and use the ashtrays provided.


6. Visitor Accommodation Limitation

Sleeping accommodation at all times is limited to a maximum number of 4 people.

7. Loss of Client Property or Injury

We cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to any belongings, or for injury sustained by the Client or members of his/her party during their stay at the apartment. We exclude liability for loss or damage to any belongings, or for injury sustained to the Client or member of his/her party during their stay at the apartment. Particular reference is made to the fact that the apartment is on the 8th storey. We accept no responsibility for any injury incurred to the Client or members of his/her party.

8. Right of Entry

We and our agents reserve the right to enter the apartment at any reasonable time on reasonable cause.

9. Client Obligations

The Client undertakes to keep the premises and all furniture fixtures and effects in the same state of repair and condition as at the commencement of the booking period (reasonable wear and tear excepted) and shall pay to us the value of any part of the premises, furniture, fixtures, fittings and effects so destroyed or damaged. Breakages and damage should be reported as soon as possible. Whilst we understand that breakages do happen, we are renting the apartment for your enjoyment as well as the enjoyment of other guests renting after you leave, so we reserve the right to charge for any items missing from the existing inventory at the time of rental. This is to cover the cost and time it will take us to replace any missing item.

10. Property Cleanliness

The Client and members of his/her party are asked to leave the accommodation clean and tidy. We reserve the right to make a charge for extra cleaning if the accommodation is not left in a satisfactory condition.

11. Bicycles

If you bring a bicycle/s on holiday, there is an area on the ground floor designated for bikes where you can safetly lock your bike within the apartment compound. The general public do not have access to this area.

12. Complaints

Every care is taken to ensure that the apartment is presented to clients to a high standard. Should you find on arrival that there is a problem, or cause for complaint, please let us know immediately. Every effort will then be made to assist you and resolve the problem immediately. We pay a management team on the ground (who live 5 minutes away) to take care of any issues that might arise during your stay. It is frustrating for all parties involved if you write after your holiday and tell us about a problem that could have been resolved had we known about it at the time. We pride ourselves on quality customer service and we value every booking. We would like all our visitors to enjoy their stay and to return to the apartment again or to recommend it to others.

13. Thank you
We thank you for your booking and hope that you enjoy the apartment as much as we do. See you next time.

 

Facilities in Casa Cian - Panoramic View -Luz

• CD player
• Cooker
• DVD player
• Fridge
• Hairdryer
• Highchair
• Internet access
• Iron
• Kettle
• Linen provided
• Log fire
• Microwave
• Toaster
• Towels provided
• Video
• Washing machine

The apartment has a new fully fitted kitchen at the entrance which is nicely laid out and makes maximum use of the available space.The living room is long and spacious with an oval dining table by the balcony (which can seat 6) and a large L shaped setee if you want to relax and watch your favourite DVD or Satellite TV. The lighting is nicely subdued. There is a cosy open fireplace which you can use in winter time. You can also dine out on the balcony. It has a good sized balcony (6' 6'' x 10' 9'') with an additional overhanging area for sunbathing, reading or simply watching the changing landscape from dawn to dusk. Perfect.

* iPod connection with excellent sound from a Sony iPod docking station.

• The Master Bedroom has 1 double bed with beautiful sea views
• Bedroom 2 has 2 single beds with extensive wardrobe space and sea views •

Kitchen

• Fully Fitted Kitchen with all appliances including Cooker, Fridge/Microwave, Coffee maker, Juicer, blender.

• Large Patio area with table and chairs, alfresco dining a must, magnificent sea views
• Overhanging sunbathing area with 2 Sun Loungers

• All Towels provided - Bath and Beach
* Essential Toiletries
* Picnic Box / Freeze Packs / 2 Large Picnic or Beach Blankets
* Welcome Pack on Arrival - Coffee/Tea/Water/Sugar/Milk
• Binoculars provided

• Welcome information pack provided
• Weekly Towel and Linen change
• Car Hire/Taxi Booking can be arranged
• Local bus service just outside complex serving Luz, Burgau and Lagos towns/beaches

• Flexible on arrival dates, ie No specific changeover day

 

Bedrooms / Bathrooms

• Bedrooms (2)
• Bathrooms (1)
• Showers (1)
• WCs (1)

 

Sleeps a Maximum of 4 people:

• Single Beds (2)
• Double Beds (1)

 

Furniture

• Dining Seats (6)
• Lounge Seats (1)

 

Guest Book

" Beautiful apartment, you must have the best view in all of Luz ", Adele and Murray Bates, Basingstoke, England.

"Amazing view, sunrise was stunning, what a start to any day" - Katerina Berankova, Czech Republic -Feb 2009

" Hi Cian, we had a great break, your apartment is lovely ... great view !! " - Concepta Corbett, Dublin - Feb 2010.

"Thanks for sharing your little bit of this part of the world with us, had a lovely relaxing time, beautiful place - John and Mary McCarthy - May 2010

"Many thanks for your attention to detail and for your guidance which provided the structure for us to hang our holiday around(Sagres, Lagos , Monchique and A Rampa We did them all).
Lucky you to have such a jewel of an apartment" -Maria & Noel Costello - Aug 2010