Casa Boa Sorte

Casa Boa Sorte is a spacious and beautiful air-conditioned villa nestling in the tranquil hillside of Cerro da Mesquita. The villa has recently undergone an extensive programme of refurbishment for the enjoyment and comfort of our guests. All bedrooms are now ensuite and furniture and furnishings are of a very high standard. Specification includes Super King Vi-Spring mattresses, solid walnut low-end sleigh bed, rosewood and metal bedsteads and under floor heating to all bathrooms. Outside the villa now benefits from a large Kamado Joe BBQ, in addition to the traditional Portuguese BBQ, and rattan outdoor furniture.

The new pool cover ensures that the large roman ended heated salt water pool maintains the perfect temperature between use. The villa affords total privacy making it an ideal place to spend a family holiday, honeymoon or romantic break and enjoys spectacular uninterrupted and panoramic views across the valley with views out to the sea. Easily accessed from the main road and situated on a made up and lit private lane with off road parking for two cars, Casa Boa Sorte is just a few mins drive or bike ride from the delightful unspoilt town of Sao Bras de Alportel, once the cork capital of Portugal with its restaurants and all the facilities you’d expect to find in a small town including a choice of supermarkets including Intermarche. Pavement cafe’s are a plenty for times when you just want to enjoy a mouth watering cake and coffee and do a bit of people watching. Sao Bras is a favoured destination of some very well known celebrities who have come to relax and enjoy the laid back atmosphere, so you never know who you might be sitting next to, as you widen your eyes and whisper “is that who I think it is” and the answer we can tell you is probably yes. But everyone respects their privacy. Leaving Sao Bras an easy 20 minute drive will take you to Loule, the coast and beaches, golf courses and Faro airport. Tavira and the Spanish border town Ayamonte are also within easy reach and Lisbon is a 2hr drive. With its unique microclimate and sheltered positon, Sao Bras is one of the Algarve’s best kept secrets and the location couldn’t be more ideal for exploring the best the region and the Algarve has to offer.

The Algarve region

The region experiences hot summers and mild winters, rich in history with an abundance of forts and castles to explore. Great beaches and a fantastic climate allow you to do as much or as little as so desire.

Take a visit along the picturesque coastline to the historic Castro Marim where you will find amazing panoramic views of the sea. Travelling west the rocks, white cliffs and sandy beaches are again beautifully pictureque.

The unspoilt Eastern Coast is breathtaking and inland there are forests, the Monchique mountains where at ‘Caldos do Monchique’ there is a natural spring purported to have healing waters, where people for centuries have travelled to from all over the world to drink it’s waters and be cured of their ailments. These and many other activities from water parks, zoomarine, to nature trails and historic sites there is something for all the family . The river Guardiana meanders and where it meets the mouth of the atlantic separates Portugal from Spain, which is accessed via the Guardiana Bridge where from the villa is only a 30 minute journey. ‘Ayamonte’ is the first Spanish town you come accross on crossing the Guardiana Bridge and a further hour and a half will take you to ‘Seville’. The motorways( (A22, IP1 & EN125) are all well sign posted in both Portugal and Spain, Sao Bras de Alportel is a well known town and sign posted everywhere.

Casa Boa Sorte is therefore exceptionally located for access to both the historical sites, beaches, golf courses and travelling both to central costal (Quinta Do Lago/Vale Do Lobo/Vilamoura resorts) and the beautiful quiet beaches of the Eastern Algarve. The stunning wildlife of the Ria Formosa which is protected habitat is again on your doorstep. What more from a holiday could you possibly ask for, not forgetting Portugals great culinary cuisine (fresh sea food especially).

Sao Bras de Alportel

Vale Do Lobo, Quinta Do Lago, Tavira and Faro beaches can all be reached in approx. 20 mins. by car. Where nautical sports are available. Tennis and Horse riding are 5mins and 15mins away. Great location for golf lovers with ‘Golden Triangle’ Vale Do Lobo, Quinta Do Lago, Vilamoura Golfing resorts 20 mins away West.

Going East Monte Rei golf and Country Club (18 hole) championship golf courses , Quinta da Ria and Quinta de Cima championship Golf courses (18 hole ) are approx 20 minutes.

Colinas Verde is 20 minutes (9 holes)..

Two Waterslide Parks: 20min & 30 min drive

Horse riding over the sand dunes: 15min drive

Water sports & jet ski on Galé Beach

Big game & Reef fishing from Albufeira marina just 25min drive

Krazy World (zoo & mini golf): 25min drive

River trips, Jeep Safaris, Sea day trips with barbecue on a secluded beach.

Excursions to local markets and other places of interest in the Algarve, to Seville and Lisbon.

All infomation and tickets can be gained from the local Algarve Tourist Office ( 1km away from the Villa)

Villages nestle between hills. Walls of whitewashed stone flashing in the sun. Enjoy the lush foliage of almond, fig, carob and pomegranate trees. Vast open spaces, pure air and fresh vistas around every corner, the perfect place to relax.