This
is an introductory guide to help you do the best with your holiday
Planning and
organising a holiday is a very important process which requires knowledge
related to various aspects of the travel, accommodation, location, local
amenities and various other details. A good organisation and planning will
benefit from an effective source of relevant knowledge. This page is the
beginning of such a guide attempting to provide you with all you need to know
to make your holiday as entertaining, relaxing and comfortable as possible. A
further guide is provided in the accommodation. That is an unabridged source of
information which includes restaurants, bars, beaches, golf, excursions, places
of interest, the local Zoo and Aqualand as well as various other important
elements of the context. The guide is supplied with reviews and other essential
information to help you make your stay safe and as enjoyable as possible.
Please see below some important introductory information related to your stay.
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What
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Description
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Travel
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Closest airport –
Faro (FAO) – 75km; 1 hour by car through A22; Travel by shuttle from Faro airport (Faro Shuttle Bus); Travel by bus (EVA Transportes
timetable and prices) or by train (timetable and prices)
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Navigation
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The following
destination details are to be entered into the navigation device: country –
Portugal; city – Lagos; street – Rua Cerro Das Mós
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Distances
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2 min walk to
international supermarket
15 min walk to
bars and restaurants
13 min walk to bus
station
20 min walk to
the marina
10 min walk from
the marina to the beaches of Meia Praia and Praia da Batata. Read more by
visiting the page beaches.
5 min drive
to the golf course of Boavista and 16 min drive to the golf course of Palmares. Read more by visiting the page
golf.
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To see?
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Europe’s first
slave market; Ancient town wall (Roman built);
Churches and
monasteries; Statue of Sao Goncalo;
Traditional
architecture; Beaches; Natural caves; Harbour;
Fish market; Capela dos Ossos (Bone Chapel); Zoo;
Aqualand
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To do?
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Golfing; Beach
tanning and swimming; Dolphin tours; Sea kayaks; Boat tours; Parasailing;
Fishing trips; Horse riding;
Mountain Biking;
Archery; Bowling; Squash; Tennis; Nature walk; Bird watching
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Currency
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Euro – check
exchange rates
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Language
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Official language
– Portuguese; English is widely spread
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Emergency
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Phone number –
112 for Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance
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Electricity
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Very expensive –
please use consciously; 220 volts; EU system two pin plugs
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Speed
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Limits: town –
60km; out of town – 90km; motorway – 120km
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Identity
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It is required by
law to have your id document always with you
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Medical
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Small hospital
and private practices are available
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Smoking
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The apartment is
a non-smoking area
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Pets
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The apartment is
not suitable for pets. Not allowed
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Insects
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To prevent any
infestation the litter is to be regularly disposed into the closed bins
located before the entrance to the garage
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Children
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The apartment has
the facilities to accommodate children of all ages
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Provisions
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Linen, towels,
kitchen equipment, crib with bedding, sun loungers, blankets, 42” flat screen
smart TV, satellite channels, Playstation 3 with 30 games, two controllers,
remote control, blu-rays and dvds, free and unlimited internet with Wi-Fi
connectivity, landline telephone with free local and national calls, full air
conditioning, video entry system
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TV Guide
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A
short guide to Smart TV, Satellite and Play Station 3 is provided to help
with the smooth operation of these devices and a great entertainment time.
Click to view Guide
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Behaviour
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We trust that our tenants will be looking
after our apartment in the same way as we do. Our intentions are to provide them
with the best possible facilities to enjoy their time in the apartment and to
have all the comfort and convenience. We really hope that our tenants will
find the apartment meeting their expectations and that they will enjoy their
time there. In case any damages or loss are caused to the property by any tenant
the security deposit of 300 euro which
is taken by our agent on arrival will be used towards the damages or loss. If
the damages or loss are higher in value than the security deposit the tenants
will be required to pay the difference to our agent. The good neighbour
attitude is expected so that people living in the building are treated with
respect and consideration. When the good neighbour relationship is violated
and there is any cause of danger, upset or distress to person or damage of
property or in any way the reputation of the owner is damaged due to the behaviour
of the tenants the owners reserve the right to terminate the stay of the tenants
without paying any expenses or costs incurred as a result of the termination.
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