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Vila Senhora Da Rocha

A combination of good on-site facilities and ease of access to one of the region’s major resorts makes the Vila Senhora Da Rocha a good potential location for anyone considering a trip to the Algarve.

The Vila Senhora Da Rocha Apartments are situated on a jutting coastal promontory in the attractive resort of Armacao de Pera in the Algarve in Portugal, and are named after the small white church found there. Vila Senhora Da Rocha is approximately half way between Sagres and Faro. There is direct access down some steps at the cliff to the lovely beach of Vila Senhora Da Rocha with an interconnecting tunnel through to Fisherman’s Beach at the other side of the promontory.

The bustling small town of Armacao de Pera is a 25 minute walk from the resort, where you will find cafes, shops, restaurants, and indoor market and fish market. Armacao de Pera boasts one of the longest beaches in the Algarve.

Vila Senhora Da Rocha Amenities

The Vila Senhora Da Rocha is a delightful tourist village set in beautiful gardens with 255 apartments and villas. It has a good range of facilities such as 3 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, 2 restaurants and snack bar on site, as well as TV in each apartment and a laundry service.

There are also internet and fax facilities here. The villas are equipped with heaters and a fireplace. Accommodation caters for 2 to 8 people. During the high season there is a tennis coach available to guests and separate tennis clubs for under 16s and adults. In the low season the resort welcomes tennis groups and a coach can be pre-booked.

Things to do Nearby

You can also learn to scuba dive here. The Algarve is a great place to dive, with its crystal clear waters and good underwater visibility. Guests at the Vila Senhora Da Rocha Apartments have access to special green fees at the nearby Salgados 18 hole golf course on the outskirts of Armacao de Pera. There are many more golf courses within easy access of Vila Senhora Da Rocha, the Algarve being renowned for its excellent all year round golfing and first class golf courses.

The Algarve is a lovely place for the committed walker and in the low season there are organised walks available. One of the best walks in the immediate area is between Vila Senhora and Benagil. Fishing is popular along the coast of the Algarve and many local people still rely on fishing for their living. You will frequently see people fishing off cliffs or along beaches, and if deep sea fishing appeals to you, you can take a fishing trip from Portimao or Vilamoura. The Vila Senhora Da Rocha Apartments are well equipped for swimming enthusiasts or those who wish to relax and chill out by the poolside. There are 2 outdoor pools, one with salt water, and a covered indoor pool and children’s paddling pool.

Albufeira is one of the largest centres in the Algarve and indeed in Portugal, boasting more cafes, nightclubs and restaurants than the other towns in the region. Take a short drive from Albufeira to Guia to find a shopper’s paradise. Here you will find a giant shopping mall and entertainment centre as well as the most famous piri-piri restaurant in the Algarve.

Alternatively, a short drive inland will reward holidaymakers with spectacular views, quaint and unspoilt villages, quiet roads and a local bar or bakery. You can take a boat trip from Portimao or drive to Silves and explore this former capital of the Algarve with its interesting side streets and Cork Museum, or walk up to the castle and appreciate the panoramic views. There are plenty of opportunities to keep the children entertained in the Algarve. A short drive away from the Senhora Da Rocha Apartments are Zoomarine with a dolphinarium, and a water park with large slides.

Vila Senhora Da Rocha: What Have Others Said?

Guests seem to feel well catered for at the Vila Senhora Da Rocha Apartments. With 2 restaurants, a poolside grill as well as poolside bar and indoor bar, feedback indicates that everything a holiday maker requires is in place. Others have commented that for lively night time entertainment, there is a wide selection of restaurants serving international and local cuisine, and late night bars in easy reach.

Guests feel that the resort is well positioned in the Algarve coast between Portimao and Albufeira. Guests staying at the Senhora Da Rocha Apartments also praise the resort’s value for money. It is recommended that you hire a car during your stay here, to enable you to explore the area and visit other resorts and beaches.