Villa Gralheira in Amorosa, Silves, Algarve - Southern Portugal, Portugal

Wonderful countryside villa, The four bedroomed accommodation, sleeping up to 8, enjoys lovely countryside views in a quiet area which is primarily devoted to the growing of vines and citrus fruits.  The villa has free to view satellite system, DVD player, telephone and free standing fans. Heaters and a log burning stove for the winter.  Lots of outside sitting areas and a large BBQ.  Plenty of garden and pool furniture. Household linen and towels are provided including beach towels. The kitchen and utility room are both fully equipped.  Cleaning service twice a week. Welcome pack supplied on arrival and a 24 hour emergency service provided by the villa management company.

A good area for walking and horse riding and archaealogical interest including menirs. The villa is within walking distance of the village of Amorosa with its local bars. There are 3 local restaurants serving excellent Portuguese food and wines at very reasonable prices about 3 kms from the villa in the village of Vale Fuzeiros.  The local market town of Messines is 5 kms from the villa, with excellent restaurants and a good supermarket.  There are two picturesque dams, the Arade Dam and the Funcho Dam only a few kms from the villa, providing good areas for walking and bird watching.  Attractions include water amusement parks, the Zoo marine sea life centre and beaches within a 20 minute drive.  The historic town of Silves with its XII century castle, old cathedral, shops and restaurants is also within a 20 minute drive. The villa is approximately 40 minutes from Faro airport.