The Algarve is a very beautiful place, with fantastic friendly
people. Plenty to see & do.

Spain is about a 40 minute drive. Drive a little further and venture
into Seville.

You can also drive or catch a train (very cheap) to Lisbon.

Many museums in and around Faro. (45 minute drive) - or catch a
train or bus.

All beaches are wide, sandy and safe for children. All beaches have
the EC Blue Flag for cleanliness.

Portugal is warm most of the year, the area is very green, during
the months between October to April/May.

Without being isolated, the villa is situated in an absolutly
tranquil location on the outskirts of a very small settlement known
as Cotovio, 12km north of Tavira. From here you have panoramic views
over the hills and sea. Fantastic walks, as far as the eye can see.
Cotevio (which is named after a small bird) really is in a beautiful
rural coutryside picturesque setting.

If you are looking for a retreat away from all the hustle and bustle
and want to relax in a place where nature is still intact, then this
is the place for you. Only 4km from the small village of
Estorninhos, where there is a great friendly local little
bar/restaurant.

Tavira (12 km away) is a delightful, historic little town in the far
east of the Algarve which is touched rather than egulfed with
tourism. It is considered to be one of the Algarve's most
beautifulist towns. Narrow, cobbled streets, riverside gardens, old
castles, ancient Roman bridge, just make this a town to remember.
Eat 'al fresco' in it's many little restaurants, and enjoy open air
entertainment on Summer evenings' in the square.

There are many golf courses within the area, such as
Benamar Golf Club (20 min drive)

Quinta be Cima & Quinta de Ria (20 min drive)

Castro Marim (30 min drive)

Esturi - just over the border in Spain (45 min drive)

Monte Rei Golf & country club (25 mins drive) - and is being
heralded as "undoubtedly the most exclusive & cosmopolitan
development in the Algarve". Monte Rei is set in more than 1000
acres of beautiful countryside between Vila Real de St Antonio and
Tavira.

If you want to get away from the 'hectic life', away from the
tourist trail. This is the place for you! Complete relaxation at a
slower pace of life, in a complete rural retreat. The views
surrounding the villa are absolutly stunning, with distant sea views
from the balcony. Quiet and peaceful, but yet only a short drive
from the main town of Tavira. (Basically a straight road - so you
can't get lost). short drives to golf courses, beach, etc.