Casa Luzes Brancas

Located 3km from Ferragudo, 3.7km from Portimão 3.7 and 550m from the river, Casa Luzes Brancas enjoys a serene residential location. With Carvoeiro also located very close by, this villa has plenty of activities and sightseeing opportunities on its doorstep!

Carvoeiro is a town within Lagoa of the Algarve. Nowadays, it is mostly visited for its stunning coastline that has several beaches. Praia Marinha is the most distinguished of these beaches and has been mentioned in Michelin Guide and holds several accolades to its name; for its jaw-dropping features. Originally a fishing village and then a fort during the 17th Century, the compact town’s history is still intact and visible throughout its streets. The best example is the original lighthouse, which still stands tall and proud and can be seen for miles.
 
This is a fantastic destination for families who want a bit of everything from their holiday experience. Tourists visit Carvoeiro for its golf courses, tennis clubs, water sports, historical background, beaches, hiking trails and restaurant & bars. For those looking for the odd night out, Portimao is the closest town that has a busy nightlife.
 
Rugged cliff and secluded coves give the beaches of Carvoeiro plenty of character, with unusual rock formations that have become attractions themselves. You can take a boat trip to see the caves of Praia de Benagil, where a circular ‘eye’ opening gives way to a small beach hidden inside. Watersports ranging from windsurfing to scuba diving promise excitement under the sun not to mention the paintball, horse riding and sports centre in easy reach.

For a more relaxing day, two sprawling, beautiful golf courses are available for your pleasure: Vale do Milho Golf and Pestana Gramacho Golf. A day of pampering and luxury can also be sought from the local spas. For the adults, after dark Carvoeiro also provides thrilling nightlife with beach bars, clubs and plenty of opportunity for dancing.
 
Praia dos Caneiro, just 3.9km away from the villa, is the main beach just behind the town and is sheltered by dominating cliff faces on either side, local bars and cafes just a few steps away in case you need a cool beverage. Walking tours will provide perfect vistas of the ocean and will most likely lead you to Fort of Senhora da Conceição dating back to the 17th century.

Be it seaside fun, cultural discovery or delectable indulgence, Carvoeiro is the ideal destination for a Portuguese getaway and perfect base for a journey through the Algarve region.

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THE REGION

Portimão is the largest city in the western Algarve and was traditionally a centre for shipbuilding, sardine fishing and fish processing. Today, most of that industry has been replaced by tourism, leisure and retail, leaving Portimão as a large and residential city. Perhaps the most attractive part of the town is the riverfront which runs from the marina to beyond the road bridge. There are several squares along this stretch, which become increasingly less touristy as you head away from the marina.

Of course, Portimão is probably best known for the fantastic beach of Praia da Rocha. Located about 3 km south of the town, this is one of the most impressive stretches of sand on the Algarve coast. Take a trip up the Rio Arade and explore the local area, or get out and active in the sunshine. Our pick of the best properties to stay in Portimão are perfect bases whether you're simply here for a beach holiday or you plan to explore further afield.

ABOUT THE ALGARVE

Though most people tend to see the Algarve as all about the beaches and a holiday on the Med, there’s far much more to it than that. There’s actually a load of fascinating culture and history, superb cuisine and enthralling adventures to be had, though we’d be the first to admit that the beaches are pretty special too, with lots of sand, spectacle and wonderfully clean water.

But while you’re enjoying one of our fantastic villas in Algarve, you may well want to take some time out from all that sun worship to explore everything else the region has to offer – so we’ve put together this handy travel guide to give you a little help and inspiration!

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