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| Vila Valverde |
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| Lagos - Algarve |
| Countryside |
| Number of rooms: 15 |
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21st century chic meets 19th century charm
Countryside accommodations in the Algarve tend to be rustic, and relatively simple in taste, but the Vila Valverde is a notable exception to the rule. Here is a place that takes a 19th century manor house and boldly mixes it up with boutique style contemporary design using steel, wood and glass to good effect. The end result is a combination of elegance and modernity, all set in 5 hectares of lovely gardens replete with orange trees, pond and its own spring. The views of the Bay of Praia da Luz are not at all bad either, so those looking for a relaxing place in the sun with a dash of modern sophistication, this could be the place for you. The interior is indeed pure modern, with light colours and straight lines setting the scene for a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere within a trendy setting. Design is everywhere and much of it is aimed at creating the idea of much space as possible. Little tricks in this regard include some rooms having a glass wall between them and the bathrooms. Talking of space, the Vila Valverde really does have a tardis like quality to it. As you come along the driveway, it looks a relatively small place, but once inside this idea is immediately dispelled. Rooms and public areas are all large. Being only some 800 metres from Praia da Luz and within easy reach of Lagos (one of the Algarve’s least spoilt towns, is a further bonus. Finally, please note that the recetption of the Vila Valverde closes at 21:00.
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LAGOS
Capital of the Algarve from 1576 to 1765, Lagos has a long and chequered history. The Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans and Moors all settled here, due to the advantages of its large natural harbour. In the 15th century, King João I sailed from Lagos to conquer Ceuta in North Africa, and local men then built the frail boats which Prince Henry the Navigator sent out to probe even further down the uncharted East African coast. The 1755 earthquake devastated the city and the seat of local government was subsequently moved to Faro.
What to see: The city's walls are the largest and best-preserved in the Algarve. The slave market located in Rossio da Trindade was the first of its kind in Portugal. At the Chapel of Santo António, King Sebastian attended his last mass on the eve of his ill-fated expedition to Morocco in 1578. After the battle of Alcácer-Quibir, he and 8,000 of his troops lay dead, spelling the end of the House of Avis dynasty. The chapel also houses a regional museum with artefacts from the Bronze and Iron Ages and sacred art dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries.
Nearby: Eroded into natural tunnels, arches and grottoes, the cliffs at Ponte da Piedade 3 km from Lagos offer a marine fantasy world for people visiting the region. A long drive west of Lagos is Sagres, a town best known for its associations with Prince Henry the Navigator, whose single purpose was to spur men to discover Africa, India and the Far East. |
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From Faro airport
Follow the sign to N125/Portimão/A22. Take the A22 motorway in the direction of Portimão/Lagos and then take Lagos/Vila do Bispo exit. Follow the street until the roundabout and turn right to Vila do Bispo/Sagres. You are now on the N125 national road. Take the first exit to Luz and turn left. After 2 km you will see the Design Country Hotel Vila Valverde on the right hand side.
(approximate specifications):
Airport 87 km
Centre Praia da Luz 800m, Lagos 5 km
Beach (Praia da Luz) 900 m.
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