Villas d'Agua
My husband and I stayed here the first week of August, 2011. We flew from Knock with Ryanair and took the Resorthoppa to the apartment. We booked the apartment with Low cost holidays at a cost of €1,557.12 for 2 people. It was so quiet and peaceful. We were in villa No 10 which is triplex with sea view. The kitchen was well equipped with fridge & freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and full size cooker. There was excellent air conditioning and free villa safe. Each villa has its own parking space. We did not have a car and we didn't need one because everyplace was within walking distance. Villa d'Agua has two bars (one not open & no entertainment) and the "a la carte" and children's menu in the Tangerinne restaurant with a sea view. There is free internet near reception and you can borrow books and leave the ones you don't want. There is a large freeform pool which is shallow around the edge (not suitable for diving) and sun loungers - no problem getting vacant ones. Free pool/beach towels are supplied. Also children's playground. The Spa is very nice with outdoor message with a view of the pine trees and ocean at a cost of €69 for 50 minutes.
Reception and security staff were very helpful. Restaurant and bar staff very friendly. We enjoyed chatting to Pedro Nascimento at the bar and if you are Irish he can speak the "cupla focal".
The nicest beach is a 5 minutes' walk to the left with a very nice restaurant da Julia. Another beach but much busier is 5 minutes walk to the right. We got lovely weather 35˚C. There is a small supermarket 2 minutes walk and two larger ones within 10 minutes. There are a few nice restaurants within walking distance which include Tavertinos and O Duarte. If you are not on a budget Passaro Atul restaurant is very nice (there are over 100 steps to walk back up).
The bus to Albufeira can be got on the main road (10 minutes walk) at a cost of €2.10. A taxi cost €7.50. The Market is on Tuesday in Albufeira.
We absolutely loved Villas D'Agua. This was our second time to this area and we will be back.