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Vila da Praia - Apartamento Viva Local is located in Alvor and features a private pool and sea views. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. At the apartment complex, each unit is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop on-site. Cycling, hiking and walking tours are possible within the area, and a casino is available on-site. Alvor Beach is 700 metres from the apartment, while Tres Irmaos Beach is 1 km away. Faro Airport is 75 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Alvor, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Alvor

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jason
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pretty much everything as reflected in the scores given
  • Alexandra
    Germany Germany
    It was nice spacious and clean accommodation, shop and beach were really easy to reach, we had a nice time there. The apartments had everything necessary for stay: shampoo, towels, kitchen equipment etc. WiFi worked very good.
  • Patrick
    Ireland Ireland
    The Apartment was spotless, well stocked and also cleaned during our stay. It was a fantastic base between town and the beach. The pool area was really well maintained. All communication was really quick and everyone we dealt with were so...
  • Zoe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The apartment was very clean, spacious and had a nice size balcony. I liked the extras they supplied on arrival, wine , water, and soap, dishwasher tablets. Very helpful.
  • Aoife
    Ireland Ireland
    We stayed in a second floor, one bedroom apartment, with sea view. The apartment was spotlessly clean and nicely decorated. It had everything we needed for a comfortable 9 night stay, from a very well equipped kitchen to plenty of towels, bed...
  • Jonathan
    Ireland Ireland
    The location is perfect close to both the beach and town. The apartment is extremely well equiped, and felt very spacious to stay in .
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good joining instructions beforehand and friendly welcome. Apartment was spotlessly clean and comfortable and in a perfect position for both the bars and restaurants and the beach. Despite the central location the grounds and impressive pool are...
  • Geraldine
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely clean comfortable apartment close to everything.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    it was well thought out. well decorated. nice outside space. near town and beach
  • Niamh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The apartment is outstanding and has everything you could ever need for a family holiday. This is our second time staying here with babies and we have never had an issue. Great, pleasant communication with owner.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Viva Local

Company review score: 9.7Based on 274 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Property information

Located in Vila de Alvor, Vila da Praia private condominium is located approximately 200 meters from Alvor beach and offers a swimming pool for adults and children, private parking outside or garage and a stunning and calm garden inside the condominium. Our apartments are equipped with AC, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV and cable channels, safe, living room and dining room, fully equipped kitchen with microwave, espresso and filter coffee machine, electric kettle, toaster, with washing machine and dishwasher, stove and oven. Private bathroom with bathtub and hairdryer, bedroom with queen size bed and south-facing balcony overlooking Alvor Beach and the Atlantic Ocean with plenty of sun exposure or a very quiet balcony facing Northeast featuring the fishermen's neigbourhood where you can relax and enjoy in complete comfort!

Neighbourhood information

Close to all services and about 2 minutes from the center of Vila de Alvor, the condominium is also very close to the Ria de Alvor (protected area and classified by UNESCO) and all the beaches in the area such as Alvor beach, the 3 Irmãos beach or Prainha. There are many leisure activities in Alvor; from hiking or cycling on the various marked routes of the Via Algarviana or Rota Vicentina, snorkelling, surfing, windsurfing or kitesurfing, sailing along the Arade River, taking advantage of some of the various sea tours available such as visits to the caves in Lagos or Benagil, watching dolphins or whales, or visit the Cities and Villages around Alvor. The condominium is close to several golf courses and the Autodromo do Algarve is just 20 km away. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 70 km from Alvor. The ideal place to relax and enjoy the Algarve, with all the amenities and comforts!

Languages spoken

English,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Vila da Praia - Apartamento Viva Local
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Internet
Fast free WiFi 206 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private pool
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 - outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Pool 2 - outdoor (kids)Free!

  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Kids' pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
    Additional charge
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Outdoor & View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building characteristics

  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Casino

Miscellaneous

  • Pet basket
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Vila da Praia - Apartamento Viva Local takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Vila da Praia - Apartamento Viva Local in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 46086/AL