Salt Air & Figs

The approach to this beautiful home is a long driveway planted with hundreds of cypress trees. When you reach the end, you’ll see the colonial-style villa, which sits amid a wealth of flowers and Mediterranean fruit trees. On your way to the house, take your pick of figs, plums, lemons and oranges from the sweet-scented garden.

Make your way past the fountains and the bocce court to the poolside. The swimming pool sparkles in the sunshine and is oh-so-inviting in the heat. At night, it’s atmospherically lit up, which makes an evening swim all the more romantic. Alongside the pool is a magnificent arched veranda. This is where you’ll dine in the fresh air, and enjoy the garden views from the shade.

There are secluded corners in the garden for you to discover, with rocking chairs and ocean views. We love how sprawling and rural this home feels – you can completely relax here. That said, the villa is actually in a remarkably convenient location. The historic town of Estoi is just one kilometre away, and it takes fifteen minutes to reach the nearest beach. A short drive to Santa Barbara de Nexe gives you plenty of restaurants to choose from, and Faro is within easy reach, too – at night, the twinkling lights of the city dominate the view.

When you’re not exploring the surroundings, swimming in the pool, or lounging in the garden, you’ll be thrilled to have such an attractive home-from-home. This villa will impress even the most discerning travellers in your group and has something for everyone. Gourmands will love the huge kitchen and barbecue, while teens will likely spend most of their time in the games room. You’ll find it difficult not to fall in love with this home.


Home truths:
*There’s free parking for up to seven cars here
*There’s air conditioning in the living room and in some of the bedrooms
*There are eight sun loungers here with a maximum occupancy of ten guests
*Your host has arranged for the towels to be changed every four days
*Bedrooms four and five share a bathroom
*Bedroom five – with bunk beds – is best suited to children
*Children should be supervised near the pool and the fountains