Transport: while we recommend a car to get around, it is not absolutely necessary. Alvor is approximately 15-20 minutes walk away and Montes Alvor is 5 minutes walk away. There is a regular bus service at the end of the drive and plenty of taxis that can be booked.
Airport: Faro international airport is approximately 40 minutes drive away on the A22 motorway. Lisbon airport is 2 hours 20 minutes away.
Bars, restaurants, cafes: Alvor has a wide selection that are no more than a 20 minute walk from the house or a 5 minute drive. There is a restaurant at the bottom of the drive and further cafés in Montes Alvor
Supermarkets: the nearest supermarket is Pingo Doce which is 10-15 minutes walk away toward Alvor. There is a bakery in Montes Alvor (5-10 minutes walk). Large hypermarkets (Continente and Modelo) are available within a 10-15 minute drive from the house.
Maid service: there a maid service 3 times a week. Bath, pool and beach towels are provided. Bed linen will be changed once a week and towels twice a week. The maid will wash personal clothing if required.