Rocha Brava Portugal Vacation Rentals by Holiday.com
This spacious villa stands in its own garden on the beautiful cliff-top Rocha Brava complex. It also has a roof terrace furnished with sun beds, a table and chairs for sunbathing and relaxing in total seclusion. It is close to the on-site tennis centre and gym, and the spectacular two-tier swimming pool. Rocha Brava also has two further swimming pools, shops and bars, and good facilities for children. The unspoilt fishing village of Carvoeiro has several golf courses and is less than 4 kms away. Several sandy beaches and coves are even nearer. Also see properties 7444, 1529 and 4910. Visit our own web-site for more information. (phone or email for web address)
Casa Oleander and garden
Spacious lounge and dining room
Secluded roof terrace
View of main pool from roof terrace
Facilities
Property Type:
villa
Theme:
family
General Facilities:
telephone, central heating, linen provided, fireplace
Outside Facilities:
balcony, barbecue, swing set, garden, swimming pool, tennis court, terrace
Entertainment Equipment:
tv, satellite or cable, radio, cd player, stereo system, audio tape player
children welcome, suitable for elderly or infirm, wheelchair inaccessible, pets not allowed, long term renters welcome
Capacity:
bedrooms 3, sleeps a total of 8, double beds 1, twin beds 2, folding or rolling cots 2, dinner seating capacity for 8, cocktail party area with capacity for 8
Note:
* four tennis courts & coaching available at tennis centre * fitness room - in gym next to tennis courts * furnished rooftop terrace * extra beds or cots available for twin bedrooms * internet access at coffee shop (2 computers) * safe available at reception
Location
Carvoeiro is a lovely fishing village about halfway along the Algarve coast, about 45 minutes from Faro Airport. The port of Portimao is 20 minutes further on. This part of the Algarve is renowned for its beautiful cliffs and beaches. Inland are the Monchique hills and spa town, and the old walled town of Silves. Lisbon is 3-4 hours by motorway north, and Seville (Spain) is an easy 3-4 hour drive east.
Major airport is Faro 60 km away.
Nearest freeway exit is 5 km away.(Lagoa Sul, IP1)
Car use is recommended.
Outdoor Activities
Type of Area:
beach, resort
Local Activities:
fishing, golf, surfing , swimming, tennis
Water Sports:
scuba diving, wind-surfing
Recreation:
horseback riding
Rental Rates
Rates are quoted in
GBP(£)=1.8275 USD($), the other rates are for comparison. If the currency you would like the rates converted into is not included, you can select it from the following
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Period
per week
GBP(£)
USD($)
EUR(€)
04/01/2004 - 04/02/2004
300
548
373
04/03/2004 - 04/16/2004
425
777
528
04/17/2004 - 05/28/2004
375
685
466
05/29/2004 - 06/04/2004
550
1005
683
06/05/2004 - 07/02/2004
475
868
590
07/03/2004 - 07/23/2004
595
1087
739
07/24/2004 - 09/03/2004
795
1453
988
09/04/2004 - 10/01/2004
550
1005
683
10/02/2004 - 10/15/2004
375
685
466
10/16/2004 - 10/22/2004
495
905
615
10/23/2004 - 03/19/2005
350
640
435
Optional extras: Maid service extra at £75 p.w (5 days p.w.) or £30 (1 clean + linen change) * Extra bed hire £75 p.w. * Cot hire £35 p.w. * High chair hire £25 p.w. Rental includes all linen and bathroom towels (not beach towels). For stays of more than a week, a change of linen will be provided each Saturday. 20% deposit required with booking; balance due 8 weeks before arrival. Change overday Saturday.
The villa is 45 minutes drive from Faro airport. A hire car is not essential, but will enable guests to visit many of the more secluded beaches and villages nearby. From Lisbon, Carvoeiro is about 3-4 hours drive on the motorway. For those who do not wish to drive while on holiday, there are frequent buses and cheap taxis into the town from Rocha Brava, and courtesy coaches to the water-slide park (Slide and Splash) just the other side of the town. Rocha Brava also runs a courtesy bus into town and back a few times a day.
Rocha Brava Complex
Rocha Brava is a beautiful villa complex set in lovely grounds on the clifftops near Carvoeiro. Among its facilities are a 24-hour reception office, and a small supermarket. For eating and drinking there is a bar/cafe with an internet cafe upstairs, a restaurant and a poolside bar. For fun there is the four court tennis centre with a resident professional for coaching sessions, and an adjoining gym. For children, there is a playground and an indoor children’s room with table tennis, and organised kids club in summer. There are three main pools (one of them with a waterfall) and all with paddling pools, open to all guests.
Nearby Attractions
Carvoeiro has very many bars and restaurants, with varying styles and prices, but all are good value. You can take a boat trip from the town beach to see the nearby caves at Algar Seco. There are two water slide parks within a short drive, and a small marine theme park (Zoomarine) about 30 minutes away. 'Krazy Golf' is a fun day out for the family, a short distance inland. Silves is a historical walled town just 15 kms inland, and the fishing port of Portimao is about 20 minutes drive along the coast westwards. This town has many larger shops. Further inland is the spa town of Monchique where you may take the healing waters.
Golf Information
Vale do Milho, a 9 hole par 3 course, is within walking distance. Two 18 hole courses - Vale de Pinta and Gramacho - are at Carvoeiro (5kms). 40% discount on green fees at Vilar do Golf, 20 minutes away. Championship courses are available at Penina (25 minutes) and Quinta de Lago (30 minutes). Many courses are within 30 - 40 minutes drive.
