Modern and elegant studio apartment in Praia da Rocha just 150 meters away from the beach. Kitchen is nicely equipped. In the living room there is a sofa bed which can be turned into a sleeping area if needed. The apartment offers a comfortable atmosphere for a single person or a couple to spend a fantastic winter at an affordable price.
The city of Portimão has more than 50,000 permanent residents and is the largest town in the Algarve’s Barlavento (windward) side. It is officially the Algarve’s second largest city, after Faro. The city was discovered by national tourists and Praia da Rocha was one of the region’s original summer holiday destinations. This city was, for decades, a summer resort for wealthy families from Portimão, the Algarve and Andalusia. English visitors came in the winter season.
The 5* Bela Vista Hotel is located right on Praia da Rocha remains a symbol of the town’s “Belle Époque” architecture and decoration. The municipality has excellent accesses. This includes boat (marina which also receives cruise liners) and bus (direct links to Spain, Lisbon and other large cities in the Algarve). It also includes the Vai-Vem shuttle which covers the municipality, and also a small aerodrome located in Alvor. It is 63 km from Faro International Airport and 297 km from Lisbon.
Animals are allowed in the winter at an extra cost of 50€ per month.
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