Enjoy an early breakfast watching the sun rise from the south east facing kitchen balcony and then follow the sun onto the main balcony looking out towards Meia Praia beach. The apartment is tastefully furnished throughout, with a large living room with one three-seater sofa and one sofa bed, dining table seating six, HD TV with satellite and UK channels, Wi Fi with unlimited broadband access, DVD, and iPod docking station. The living room gives out onto a spacious sea facing balcony with table and chairs. The kitchen comes equipped with fridge / freezer, washing machine, dish-washer, oven and gas hob, micro-wave, and ironing facilities, with all crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils new this year. Two bathrooms, one en-suite with jacuzzi bath, shower and bidet; the other with large walk-in shower and bidet. The apartment has central heating throughout, air conditioning in the main living area, and portable fan units in both bedrooms. The condominium block has a secure electronic gating/video entry system, and beautiful landscaped gardens including a shared pool. Secure and allocated underground parking is available to guests with lift to all floors. Sun loungers and beach chairs are provided for your convenience.

About the Algarve:

The Algarve is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe for good reason - the climate is benign all year round and the region is blessed with fantastic sandy beaches, beautiful towns and villages, and a wonderfully varied landscape. The region therefore makes an ideal holiday choice for families or friends, whether you wish to just chill out and enjoy the sun, sea and sand, to walk or cycle the coastal routes and more mountainous interior landscape, or explore the region's rich history and culture. There is plenty for everyone to enjoy on an Algarve holiday, and getting there is easy with good connections and cheap flights from most parts of Europe.

The Portuguese themselves are a warm and friendly people, and very welcoming of the many guests that make their way to their shores. Their restaurants offer some of the best value in Europe, with a varied menu, great settings, and very reasonable prices for food and drink.

About Lagos:

You will find one of the Algarve's longest and best beaches a short walk or drive from the apartment. Beach lovers will also enjoy the more rugged appeal of Praia Dona Ana just 10 minutes drive away, and a host of other beaches and coves are in easy reach. Lagos is the perfect gateway to the unspoilt beauty of the western Algarve, and an hour's drive westward through the changing landscape of the national park takes you to some of Europe's best surfing beaches, including Praia da Bordeira.

In Lagos itself the historic Old Town with its narrow cobbled streets, lively squares, and defensive Walls is well worth repeated meanders and you will never tire of the selection of restaurants, cafes and bars available if you fancy stopping for a refreshing drink or bite to eat. About 10 minutes walk down the hill from the upto takes you to the impressive Marina where the cuisine is more international, then a pedestrian bridge across the river takes you into Lagos town and some excellent fish restaurants, then a further 5 or 10 minutes brings you to the historic centre. If you prefer not to walk there is plenty of parking along the main Avenida and a regular and cheap bus service in Lagos and its surrounds..

The modern marina and waterfront promenade offer a full range of opportunities for marine sport, sightseeing and leisure pursuits, including dolphin spotting, scuba diving, sailing, sea fishing and boat trips along the coast to view the famous sandstone cliffs and grottos. The climate is ideal for walking, cycling, tennis and golf, particularly during during the winter months. Palmares golf course in only a few kilometres down the coast from the apartment, and Boavista, Penina and Floresta only short drives away. The municipal sports centre and fitness facilities are only 10/15 minutes walk or 2/3 mins drive from the up to , as is a well-stocked and very economic Pingo Doce supermarket.

Kids will enjoy the sandy beaches, and a number of exciting Water Parks and a Sea World Park are in easy reach. There is also a Zoo on the outskirts of the town.