A 2 bedroom end of terrace family casa with own pool in a quiet area ideal for nearby beaches and headland walking. Plenty of peace and sunbathing space (including own roof terrace with sea view) just outside the unspoilt fishing village of Ferragudo. NEWLY REFURBISHED FOR 2010

Casa Lirio is our own home on the Algarve set in a quiet residential area. It's a place to unwind with every facility easily to hand. Ideal for romantic couples, family holidays or as a base for those interested in the many excellent golf courses. Relax by walking to the lighthouse, across sandstone headlands overlooking the sea, or to one of the four golden beaches in easy walking distance. Several golf courses are close by, as are numerous good (and cheap) restaurants. The unspoilt fishing village of Ferragudo is nearby and has lots of small shops/restaurants in tiny cobbled streets; the square is a great place to relax by day in one of the coffee shops or bars; and on Friday & Saturday evenings in July/August the square comes to life with local live music and dancing.

If you have children, then in addition to the four beaches within easy walking distance (two of which are very calm and ideal for toddlers) two water theme parks and the ZooMarine oceanographic theme park are also within an easy drive.

The property is ideal as a base for the numerous golf courses in the Algarve. The Algarve is a golfers paradise at any time of the year. Your biggest difficulty will deciding which courses to play during your visit. Those closes to Casa Lirio include:
* Penina (a European tour championship course);
* Pinta (which includes the David Leadbetter training academy and an excellent driving/chipping range open to the public) and Gramacho;
* Silve; and
* Alto (the last course designed by Henry Cotton).

Others further afield for the more experienced (but all within an easy drive) include Salgados (lots of water!), Boa Vista (close to Lagos - but book a golf buggy if you don't want a VERY long walk!); and the Vilamoura/Vale do Lobo area abounds with even more courses (just over 30 minutes). There is also a par 3 9-hole course called Vale de Milho for beginners and those that don't want to be intimidated by larger courses!

The property includes an outdoor BBQ and three patio areas: one (with table and chairs) in full sun from morning through lunchtime, and one close to the BBQ (also with table and chairs) - shady for lunch but which then catches the evening sun. The pool area has sun loungers, deckchairs and sun shades as does the rooftop patio with views to the sea and Praia da Rocha beyond. The 6m kidney-shaped private pool is regularly cleaned and maintained.