The Algarve is famous for its golf courses and the nearest one to the villa is ten minutes drive away, Salgados golf course. They occasionally have live outside concerts there with bands like Simply Red appearing.

Days Out

Marina

5 minutes drive from the villa is the new marina in Albufeira which hopes to give the larger Villamoura marina a run for its money as restaurants open and more boats dock there. If you are feeling energetic it's a good walk with several bars and restaurants on the way. Its a good place to wear out the kids, with dedicated areas for ride on cars and bikes, bowling, arcade games and trampolining. And here you can book and board a number of boating day trips from dolphin watching to cave trips.

Family Days out

Zoomarine is close by and a great day out for families. It has dolphin and bird of prey displays and also boasts sealions and turtles and a great funfair. Slide and Splash is a great day out for water lovers. The water park is vast and always a lot of fun. if you are feeling more energetic Almancil has a great go-karting circuit.

Vineyards

Cliff Richards has his home and vineyard close by and opens it for tours to taste his wine and see how its made, he also eats in the local restaurants so listen out for him, we're all going on a . . . . . . . . . etc etc.. We make sure none of his music is left on the iPod we leave for our guests.

Shopping

Apolonia - The nearest big supermarket which is a 5 minute car ride down towards Gale. This is like the Waitrose of supermarkets here, with fresh meat, fish and bread counters, fresh Sushi, and a great fruit and veg selection. It also stocks all the British brands too. You can walk it and there are usually taxi's waiting outside or available to order when there.

Hapimag - A 10 minute walk up to the local shop in our neighbouring resort ( veer off to the right on route to the beach). It has all the basics here. Cold meats and cheeses, fruit and veg and a good range of dry foods. It also sells Nespresso capsules for the machine and English papers.

Algarve Shopping - A 15 minute drive takes you to a large outdoor shopping centre. With a very large and good value supermarket, Continente. It also has shops like Zara, Massimo Dutti and a host of others if you forgot your swimmers. And everything you'd expect from a shopping centre. Including a Cinema.

Restaurant Guide

Vila JoyaVila Joya is the 2 star Michelin restaurant that needs to be booked before you arrive to guarantee a place. A 5 minute drive or 25 minute walk.

O'MarinheiroO'Marinheiro is 2 minutes walk from Casa Felipe and has a consistently high standard of food and wine, owned by Joaqim and Monika. It also has a little play room for children.

Dom DinisDom Dinis Dom Dinis is a 5 minute walk, just past O'Marinheiro on the right. It has a swimming pool and terrace for daytime meals and a nice evening menu with great atmosphere.

MuseuMuseu is close by and the owner Rui was the chef for the Swiss prime minister before setting up his own fab restaurant on the Algarve.

Praia de Coelha Beach BarLovely spot overlooking our local beach. Open for lunch and dinner. Great fresh fish, grilled meats. No frills dining.

VieraGuia is famous for its chicken piri piri. Every restaurant serves this traditional dish! All are cheap and cheerful, no frills. It's a 10 minute drive. Our favourite is Viera.

VenezaVeneza is an award winning restaurant has its own wine cellar with a fantastic collection to choose from. Louis Figo was eating there last time we went. Must book.

Mr SinghOur favourite Indian restaurant, 5 minutes from the villa and they will deliver.

EvaristoAn incredible fish restaurant on the next beach along, hidden in a cove. No menu, you can select any fish, any way. A romantic spot.

Castelo do MarJust past the Albufeira marina on the coast road, lovely views and good food.

Sao DomingosA family restaurant typically Portuguese menu, good service and close to the villa.