What a fabulous Villa home!! This home setting makes for a perfect holiday, like sitting poolside under the lemon and orange trees, gathering around o...
Read More...Aisling & David
Ireland
Mar 21, 2024 - Apr 5, 2024
Became a member in: 2014
Renewal Date: 28/Jun/2025
We are now both retired from careers in finance and are seeking new opportunities to explore other parts of the world
Affinities
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Wine Lovers
Affiliations
Homemakers,
Banking / Finance
Profession
Bank Officials (Retired)
Aisling & David
Ireland
Diane
Canada
What a fabulous Villa home!! This home setting makes for a perfect holiday, like sitting poolside under the lemon and orange trees, gathering around o...
Read More...What a fabulous Villa home!! This home setting makes for a perfect holiday, like sitting poolside under the lemon and orange trees, gathering around outside at the table in the shade playing cards, using the terrace lounge area upstairs, and having AC in all bedrooms. The top floor terrace with ocean view is perfect for lounging, evening drinks and dinners. This home is well equipped for families, even though there was just the two of us, we made full use of the games and pool floats. The location is a 20-30 minute walk down to the old town, where bars, cafes, restaurants, historical monuments, shops banks are situated along the river. The bus and trains are also easy to utilize for venturing further away. We loved the nearby world renowned long sandy beaches! Go by ferry(scenic with flamingos on the salt flats) to Ilha de Tavira, where Tavira Beach (Praia) has ever so resting upbeat ambient vibes. Lots of restaurants and bars. Other beaches worth visting, such as Barril, and Fuzeta where all have shaded loungers for rent! we even took a journey to Portamao to sail on a pirate ship to visit the famous cliffside caves. Tapa bars we liked were Sitio Cafe, Mateos, O'Gusta, Terraze, Brisa de Rio, Avant-Garde Bistro plus many more we hope to discover next time!! The city Mercado on Saturday mornings is a bustle of activity, fresh farm produce, every type of fish and more. Vendors, shoppers getting their weekly fresh items, local folks simply visiting each other over freshly prepared lunches, and there are antiques galore to peruse. This is a great home and great location to enjoy the charming town of Tavira and nearby attractions. Thank you so very much Robin and Jill.
Read Less...Leigh & John
Australia
Michael
Canada
Benoit
France
Diane
Canada
John and Catherine
Ireland
Had a wonderful time in Robin’s home. The location is perfect and the house is an easy walk to shops and restaurants. Robin met us when we arrived a...
Read More...Had a wonderful time in Robin’s home. The location is perfect and the house is an easy walk to shops and restaurants. Robin met us when we arrived and made us feel very welcome. A great exchange. Thank you.
Read Less...Barb
Australia
Many thanks Robin for the use of your second home. We found the city relaxing, welcoming and very attractive to explore. We felt that a car was prefe...
Read More...Many thanks Robin for the use of your second home. We found the city relaxing, welcoming and very attractive to explore. We felt that a car was preferable here to get around easily, but we certainly got in plenty of walking each day in our exploring. The villa had everything we needed for an easy going stay, and the agents made sure we were met upon arrival and were easily able to manage everything. Thanks again! Barb and Ray
Read Less...David
United Kingdom
Thanks to Robin for helping us through our first home exchange. We had a wonderful holiday in this property.
Read Less...Sergio
Italy
Ludwig
Austria
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Large villa with private pool close to Tavira. Our villa is available from September to May.
Range of unique beaches are within easy reach from the villa. Ferry boats (1 euro return) run to the beaches at Tavira Island and Cabanas
There is a lovely train journey to Barril beach just ten minutes drive from the Villa
The beaches have loungers for hire and shower facilities.
In the heat of summer there is a beautiful waterfall where the cool waters from the mountains come down to a wonderful lagoon and there is safe swimming.
Within ten minutes drive you will find two excellent golf courses that do not attract the same pricing as the western Algarve
Historic Tavira
Old Tavira will delight all tastes. Its origins date back to around 2000 BC.
The ancient churches and historic buildings blend with a range of restaurants and bars to deliver one of the most beautiful towns in the Algarve.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
private and quiet urbanisation
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
non simultaneous exchange from October to May ONLY
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2014
Renewal Date: 28/Jun/2025
We are now both retired from careers in finance and are seeking new opportunities to explore other parts of the world
Affinities
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Wine Lovers
Affiliations
Homemakers,
Banking / Finance
Profession
Bank Officials (Retired)
Aisling & David
Ireland
Diane
Canada
What a fabulous Villa home!! This home setting makes for a perfect holiday, like sitting poolside under the lemon and orange trees, gathering around o...
Read More...What a fabulous Villa home!! This home setting makes for a perfect holiday, like sitting poolside under the lemon and orange trees, gathering around outside at the table in the shade playing cards, using the terrace lounge area upstairs, and having AC in all bedrooms. The top floor terrace with ocean view is perfect for lounging, evening drinks and dinners. This home is well equipped for families, even though there was just the two of us, we made full use of the games and pool floats. The location is a 20-30 minute walk down to the old town, where bars, cafes, restaurants, historical monuments, shops banks are situated along the river. The bus and trains are also easy to utilize for venturing further away. We loved the nearby world renowned long sandy beaches! Go by ferry(scenic with flamingos on the salt flats) to Ilha de Tavira, where Tavira Beach (Praia) has ever so resting upbeat ambient vibes. Lots of restaurants and bars. Other beaches worth visting, such as Barril, and Fuzeta where all have shaded loungers for rent! we even took a journey to Portamao to sail on a pirate ship to visit the famous cliffside caves. Tapa bars we liked were Sitio Cafe, Mateos, O'Gusta, Terraze, Brisa de Rio, Avant-Garde Bistro plus many more we hope to discover next time!! The city Mercado on Saturday mornings is a bustle of activity, fresh farm produce, every type of fish and more. Vendors, shoppers getting their weekly fresh items, local folks simply visiting each other over freshly prepared lunches, and there are antiques galore to peruse. This is a great home and great location to enjoy the charming town of Tavira and nearby attractions. Thank you so very much Robin and Jill.
Read Less...Leigh & John
Australia
Michael
Canada
Benoit
France
Diane
Canada
John and Catherine
Ireland
Had a wonderful time in Robin’s home. The location is perfect and the house is an easy walk to shops and restaurants. Robin met us when we arrived a...
Read More...Had a wonderful time in Robin’s home. The location is perfect and the house is an easy walk to shops and restaurants. Robin met us when we arrived and made us feel very welcome. A great exchange. Thank you.
Read Less...Barb
Australia
Many thanks Robin for the use of your second home. We found the city relaxing, welcoming and very attractive to explore. We felt that a car was prefe...
Read More...Many thanks Robin for the use of your second home. We found the city relaxing, welcoming and very attractive to explore. We felt that a car was preferable here to get around easily, but we certainly got in plenty of walking each day in our exploring. The villa had everything we needed for an easy going stay, and the agents made sure we were met upon arrival and were easily able to manage everything. Thanks again! Barb and Ray
Read Less...David
United Kingdom
Thanks to Robin for helping us through our first home exchange. We had a wonderful holiday in this property.
Read Less...Sergio
Italy
Ludwig
Austria
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