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Sao Rafael is a premier holiday resort in Portugal's Algarve. It features beautiful sandy blue flag beaches within a five minute walk, a fabulous swimming pool with childrens' paddling area, and stunning tropical gardens. Albufeira with its vibrant and varied night life is a 5 minute drive away, and the hills and castles of the interior are within a 30 minutes drive. Salgados Golf course is less than a ten minutes drive away. Ferragudo, the most traditional of Algarve fishing ports is a short drive. Studio and two bedroom apartments are available at most of times of the year at very competitive prices. We can arrange airport transfers, car hire and excursions. You can pay in installments by cheque or by credit card using Paypal
Contact us by email to lettings@algarvelet.com We always try to respond to your emails straight away, and hate to keep you waiting!
www.algarvelet.com/mailform.htmlGoogle map. Sao Rafael is located right on the beach. It is about 40km from Faro Airport. It takes under an hour by car. Taxis can be arranged if you prefer.
www.algarvelet.com/googlemap.htmlStudios sleep 2 adults and 1 or 2 small children at a very competitive price. You can check airfares with all the low cost airlines from here too.
www.algarvelet.com/studioprices.htmlStudios offer a combined lounge and sleeping area with a open plan kitchen and a patio. Perfect for couples, or a couple and one child.
www.algarvelet.com/studiodesc.html2 Bedroom apartments sleep 4 adults and 1 or 2 children. The accomodation is spacious and comfortable. You can check airfares here too.
www.algarvelet.com/2bedprices.htmlTwo bedroom apartments are large and spacious and suitable for families travelling with friends or relatives. Sleeps 4 as standard, but can accomodate more.
www.algarvelet.com/2beddesc.htmlThe poolhouse is available to all guests. It features television, dvd player, books and magazines, a pool table, childrens' games and drinks and confectionary machines.
www.algarvetlet.com/pictureRotator.html?picDirectory=POOLHOUSE&picCount=8&PicDesc=poolhouse"The gardens at São Rafael are lovely whatever time of the year you may visit. There are date palms, banana trees, peach trees and all manner of exotic flowering plants and shrubs.
www.algarvelet.com/gardens.htmlRead about very high standards required to attain the Blue Flag award and the SEVEN blue flag beaches in the Sáo Rafael area, including Sáo Rafael itself of course!
www.algarvelet.com/blueflag.htmlRead guest reviews. Our guests are mainly from the UK, but we have also had guests from Norway, Canada and even Australia!
www.algarvelet.com/reviews.htmlView pictures of the apartment and the area near by as thumbnails, click to view the ones you are interested in full size.
www.algarvelet.com/images.htmlView pictures taken by guests of the apartment and the area near by as thumbnails, click to view the ones you are interested in full size.
www.algarvelet.com/visitorsimages.htmlView a seletion of videos of the local area and of interesting events. Including a video of 'Procissao do Enterro do Senhor' in Faro Easter 2009.
www.algarvelet.com/videos.htmlWe can provide cots, high chairs and additional beds. Please ask and we will try our best to meet your requirements.
www.algarvelet.com/extras.htmlLive FARO weather forecast, 5 day weather forecast, climate, sea temperature, average temperatures and a lot more.
www.algarvelet.com/weather.htmlRead the latest news from 'The Resident', the Algarve's newspaper for ex-pats and visitors. A selection of headline articles...
www.algarvelet.com/news.htmlAlgarvelet.com accept payments by PayPal so that you can buy with confidence. Follow this link to be transferred to the paypal website where you can login with your PayPal id and make payment.
www.algarvelet.com/paybypaypal.htmlYour rental payments can be INDEPENDENTLY covered by a FREE guarantee up to £2500. Please ask for details.
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Holiday Autos are part of the Lastminute.com group of companies. They provide competitve and reliable car hire. We always use Holiday Autos for our own trips, and can throughly recommend them to you.
www.holidayautos.co.ukA variety of services available. Fixed pick up and set down times. Flexible pick up and set down times. Different vehicles according to your needs. All at very competitive rates.
www.algarvelet.com/airporttransfer.htmlMulti-currency convertor from xe.com. Convert from any currency to any other currency. This excellent convertor is made available by xe.com.
Universal Currency Convertor® provided by xe.comCelsius to Fahrenheit, Fahrenheit to Celsius, Kilometers to Miles, Miles to Kilometers etc. Quickly convert those metric measurements to imperial. Provided by metric conversions.
www.algarvelet.com/conversions.htmlLinks to Easyjet, BMIBaby, Monarch and TAP Air Portugal. Check for Depending on the time of year you may be able to travel for far less than you might think!
www.algarvelet.com/flights.htmlTrain information. The train service is generally very good in Portugal. Why not fly to Lisbon and take the train down to the Algarve? Fares to Lisbon are often much cheaper than those to Faro.
www.algarvelet.com/trains.htmlBus information. The bus service in Portugal is generally good with excellent modern buses. Buses run regularly from the main road near the resort to Albufeira and beyond.
www.algarvelet.com/buses.htmlTaxis are all controlled from a central point, you always ring the same number and instructions are issued to cabs from there. This centralisation means that cabs can be monitored and checked by the authorities to ensure fair priced and safe and clean levels of service.
www.algarvelet.com/taxi.htmlBikes can be hired from the nearby Hotel Maritur. There is a very good bike ride to Amacao do Pera, via quiet roads with a waffle at the end should you fancy one!
www.algarvelet.com/bike.htmlDownload information about the apartment, a how to find us guide with pictures, and a guide to the local area. We even have a guide to buying property in Portugal, and have successfully helped several guests with this in the past.
www.algarvelet.com/downloads.htmlRead about the many activities available... Sir Cliff Richard's Vineyard, Quad Bike Tours, Karting, Jet Ski hire, Jeep Safaris, Diving, Deep Sea Fishing, Cruises, Yachting and Yacht hire, Bull Fight, Natural Parks, and Golf. All can be arranged for you at the resort office.
www.algarvelet.com/activities.htmlThe Algarve is very famous for its golf courses. 31 are listed here, enough for you to play on a different one every day for a month, and Salgados Golf course is virtually next door to Sao Rafael. This page has a link to site where you can book online.
www.algarvelet.com/golf.htmlSir Cliff Richard's vineyard, Adega Do Cantor, Guia. Visit the vineyard, taste the wine, buy your wine in the Cellar Door Shop. And afterwards visit Algarve Shopping.
http://www.winesvidanova.com/thepeople.htmlAlgarve Shopping is Albufeira's Shopping Centre. As well as a very wide range of designer shops it features a multiplex cinema and a huge food hall with restaurants of all types. There is a low cost creche and free use of pushchairs and pedal cars. Free parking too.
www.algarvelet.com/algarveshopping.htmlA selection of Algarve History books from Amazon, ranging from ancient to modern history. Portugal has a fascinating history, and is Britain's oldest ally, the treaty going back to 1215!
www.algarvelet.com/algarvehistorybooks.htmlYou will see the cockerel at souvenir shops everywhere. But what is the story behind it? Read all about the extraordinary history of the cockerl here.
www.algarvelet.com/cockerel.htmlThe Lockheed Constallation was the premier luxury aircraft of the 1950's, and for many years there was one at Faro Airport. Read about the history of this fine aircraft and view Udo Haafke's excellent photograph of her last days as a restaurante.
www.algarvelet.com/connie.htmlCliff top and marina walk to Albufeira, this walk takes in some fine sea views, a panoramic view of the new marina, a visit to the marina and onwards to Albufeira.
www.algarvelet.com/walk1.htmlCliff top walk to Castelo and Galé. Wonderful views and a challenging walk with steep climbs and descents. Visit the beach bar at Coelho (Rabbit) Beach or have a meal at Castelo.
www.algarvelet.com/walk2.htmlShort walk to Albufeira Marina. Visit the marina via a secret and untrodden path. See the yachts and power boats and visit the shops, bars and restaurants at the marina.
www.algarvelet.com/walk3.htmlA selection of Algarve Travel books from Amazon including guide books and maps. Some general Portugal texts as well as just the Algarve.
www.algarvelet.com/algarvetravelbooks.htmlTavira is a fishing town to the east of Faro. Over 2,000 years old, Tavira was an important fishing town of the Moors, and has many old and attractive buildings. You can also get water taxis to the islands to visit secluded beaches and the Rio Formosa National Park.
www.algarvelet.com/tavira.htmlEstoi is located to the north of Faro. It has a fine church, a 19th century rocco palace and wonderful Roman ruins complete with fish mosiacs.
www.algarvelet.com/estoi.htmlFaro is the modern capital of the Algarve. The town is to the east of the airport and makes a good day excursion to visit the museums and shops.
www.algarvelet.com/faro.htmlAlbufeira is less than 10 minutes drive from Sao Rafael. It is a vibrant small city with many bars, restaurants and clubs. There is also a fine beach.
www.algarvelet.com/albufeira.htmlSilves is the ancient moorish capital of the Algarve, or 'El Garb' as it was then known. It has a fine castle and a beautiful cathedral. There is also a very interesting museum. And a lovely tea room too!
www.algarvelet.com/silves.htmlArmaçào de Pêra is a two hour walk from Sao Rafael. You'll pass through numerous small beaches and some larger ones with beach bars and restaurants. There is also the Salgados golf course and nature reserver along the way. Crepes await you at your destination!
www.algarvelet.com/armacaopera.htmlFerragudo is a small fishing village on the east bank of the River Portimao. It is a good place for a morning trip out and for lunch. Winding and climbing cobbled streets lead to the church and a fine view over Portimao.
www.algarvelet.com/ferragudo.htmlAlgar Seco provides specactular cliff scenery. A steep stairway leads down between spectacular rock formations to a big drop to the sea.
www.algarvelet.com/algarseco.htmlSeville, Spain, is the captial of Andalusia. It is about three hours journey from Sao Rafael, and well worth a visit. We thoroughly recommend it!
www.algarvelet.com/seville.htmlPortugal is noted for cakes and pastries. Many are traditional recipes made with the local ingredients, particulary almonds and figs. There is a good pastelaria near Gale.
www.algarvelet.com/pastelarias.htmlFind Local Restuarants and Bars. There is a wide selection of fine restaurants in and around Sao Rafael, ranging from traditional Portuguese to Italian and Indian.
www.algarvelet.com/restaurants.htmlHere are our personal recommendations for restaurants in the Sao Rafael, Gale and Albufeira areas. This is updated each time stay in the area, and visit local restaurants.
www.algarvelet.com/restrecommend.htmlPiri-Piri, and a whole lot more. Some great recipies for you to try before you go, or when you get back, or just to give you an idea of what awaits you!
http://www.portugueserecipes.net/feed/Private Health care and Health Services. Emergency out of hours assistance. Remember to get a EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE CARD and take it with you on holiday.
www.algarvelet.com/br_health.htmlFlight booking, car hire, trains, buses, taxis, telephones, find it all here. This section includes personal tips gained from many years of travelling to, from and around Portugal.
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We are partnered with other owners at Sao Rafael, and can arrange competitive lettings with them on your behalf. Here are some of their websites.
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If you fancy a night in a hotel follow this link for information about Albufeira hotels.
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This is the definitive list of Algarve websites. Follow this link and find out just about anything about the Algarve.
The Algarve Website Directory
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