With fantastic sea views and close to all amenities, there are plenty of minimarkets in the village and lots of bars, the village has a wealth of fantastic restaurants (including seafood) to suit all tastes and pockets. There are general stores, a gift shop, bank with ATM machine, pharmacy and bakery and butchers. 30 minutes from Faro airport and only 20 minutes from the border with Spain. Right in the heart of the national park the area is a haven for wildlife and a fantastic area for walking, cycling, bird watching and all outdoor activities. Beaches in the area are Beautiful and unspoilt, clean white sand gently sloping into the ocean, most of the beaches in the area are island beaches and, are easily reached by cheap water taxis or small ferries. Golf- There are 3 great courses within minutes drive, the nearest is Benamor 5 minutes drive away, with many others close by- full details available. The bustling fishing town of Tavira is within 4km. Two City Bikes are provided FOC.Notes on accommodation Suitable for couples and small families looking for a romantic holiday or short break, the apartment has a terrace with views overlooking the lagoon, the terrace is shaded in the morning for breakfast and, gets the full early afternoon sun into the dusk. The apartment is located on the corner of a small block of 9 apartments, on warmer days or nights you can get a nice cooling breeze by opening the balconies which have sliding double glazed doors. Outside The terrace that leads from the kitchen and master bedroom has fantastic sea views over the lagoon, there is a patio table and chairs and 2 loungers with parasol. The shared roof terrace has fantastic panoramic views over the Ria Formosa.