Surrounding Area

Outside
Balcony area overlooking a toddlers play area, with chairs to enjoy a nightcap while the sun goes down. Choice of four excellent swimming pools, each of which are gated and open all-year round each with its own immaculate garden: access is by key-card. Secure entrance into accommodation hallway via separate key or telephone/video entry. Also within 100m are tennis courts and parking is available within 20m of accommodation.

Coast/Beach
The apartment is a short stroll from the waterfront where a range of small boats offer a 2 minute boat ride to the uncrowded and unspoilt Praia de Cabanas Beach, with its beautiful white sand. Boats costs 1 euro return per person and run throughout the day (operating April to October). The beach has its own cafe bar, changing facilities and toilets. Parasol, sun bed, jet-ski and paddle boat hire are all available. New for 2011, day sailing in a 43 foot luxuary sailing yacht.

Golf
The Algarve has more than 20 golf courses, below are 4 examples of which are close by: Benamor golf course (less than 5 mins drive) is set in groves of trees on the lower slopes of the hills with striking mountain and sea views. The course offers a gentle, peaceful and fairly undemanding round. Par: 71 Length: 6017 yards. Quinta da Ria golf course (within 5-10 mins drive) offers spectacular views of the mountains and coast. Built on flattish terrain with greens that are slightly undulating and well guarded by bunkers and manmade lakes. Par: 72 Length: 6700 yards. Quinta da Cima golf course (within 5-10 mins drive) is situated across the road from Quinta da Ria. The two courses offer very different challenges. It is longer and tougher than its neighbour. Par: 72 Length: 6950 yards. Castro Marim golf course (within 20 mins drive)is set in rolling terrain against a hilly backdrop. There are impressive views of the nearby River Guadiana and the Atlantic Ocean.

Further details
Cabanas offers a number of supermarkets, local butchers, bakers and greengrocers. There is a daily market of fresh produce and two fishmongers selling fresh fish. There are 3 ATM machines. There is a wide variety of cafes, bars and restaurants with the nearest good caf?g less than 50 metres away. Excursions are available with local departures to all of the Algarve's main attractions including Water Park and Zoo marine. Also available on site are 2 children?s play areas, tennis court and skate board park.