• 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.