Quinta Bavaria benefits from a secluded location reached by a country road which continues towards to the beach. Inside the gates, the house is approached by a long gravel driveway lined with trees, at the end of which there is plenty of parking space. The land is well fenced and hedged and the property is surrounded by mature gardens and colourful flower boxes with a large area of lawn and a gorgeous palm tree towards which all the apartments face. Beyond a rockery boasting some enormous cacti is the orchard which contains a variety of trees including oranges, lemons, grapefruit, walnuts, pomegranate, plums and more. These are offered complimentary to all guests, as are home grown vegetables , when in season.     

The heated pool (10 x 5m, max depth 1.8m) is surrounded by both terraced and grassed sunbathing areas with sun umbrellas, chairs and comfortable sun loungers from which to relax and enjoy the unspoilt surroundings and countryside views towards the Monchique hills. There is also a shaded picnic area next to the pool which is ideal for outdoor dining.    

The apartments are ideal for individual bookings or for groups of up to 12 people, with a sofabed available for each apartment for up to 16 (but please note that in 2011 Geminada is either already booked or not available, so your group may be sharing the pool). The layout makes it perfect for families wanting to holiday together, offering shared outdoor facilities yet maintaining the space and comfort of individual accommodation.  Golf club getaways, family reunions and even wedding parties are all welcome at Quinta Bavaria.

The resident English owners, Colin and Sue, keep an attached villa for themselves. They are on hand if needed, but all the facilities are for the sole use of guests.

LOCAL AREA

Faro Airport is 75km away (50 minutes by car).  Lisbon is 300km (2.5 hours by car).

Car hire is inexpensive and is recommended to make the most of any stay. We can arrange this for you through a reliable local company with competitive rates, to collect and deliver at Faro Airport.   Please enquire for details.

The nearest village is Odiáxere, a gentle 12 minute walk or 2 minute drive, which has a small daily fruit, vegetable and fish market, bakery, mini-market, post office and an international as well as several typically Portuguese restaurants. The nearest large supermarket is found in Lagos, a 7 minute drive away. The historic harbour town of Lagos also offers a wide range of local and international restaurants as well as bars, clubs, shops and an active marina. 

Local activities within a 10 minute drive include horse riding, tennis, golf, bowls, sailing, boat trips, dolphin watching, deep sea fishing, jeep safaris, scuba diving and microlighting, to mention but a few.   The countryside immediately surrounding the Quinta is a paradise for birdwatchers and walkers alike. 

A little further afield, on the road to the fishing village of Burgau, there is a sports centre offering tennis, squash, aerobics and a gym.  There are two waterslide parks within easy reach and a visit to the Zoo Marine park is a must - swim with dolphin in a safe, controlled environment. 

 A short drive north-west through the picturesque countryside leads to the wild and rugged West coast where deserted, secluded beaches can still be found even in the height of summer.  A drive inland from Odiáxere through olive groves and eucalyptus trees  leads to the crystal clear waters of the Bravura Dam. A trip to Monchique with its picturesque spa town takes about 45 minutes through scenic countryside. A little further on is Foia, the highest point on the Algarve, where cool mountain air brings relief from the sun-drenched beaches and from where the views are spectacular.   Discover villages in the area which have remained untouched for centuries.  

See our information page for photos and more details of the surrounding area. Click on any underlined words to see related photos.