3 Bedroom (Sleeps 6) House in Ilha Da Armona

Jabulani - A spacious beach house on Ilha da Armona with amazing sea views from the roof terrace and 40m to beach.

• Villa Rentals
• Portugal
• East Algarve
• Ilha Da Armona

Description

Ilha da Armona is one of the Ria Formosa’s fantastic islands, recognised as one of Portugal's seven natural wonders in 2010.

The Ria is a protected natural park since 1987 and consists of over 18.000ha of estuary and wetland with Olhão at its mouth and the wild Atlantic beyond. This area is lovingly protected by the Portuguese for its outstanding natural beauty.

The island has little in the way of development – no cars, no ATM's, no clubs, a few simple cafes and restaurants and endless sandy beaches stretching along its four-mile length.

Beach wise, there is a lot to choose from; the lagoon beach which is lovely when the tide is either partially or fully in. Similarly, the side beach which is directly behind the house is a great place for young children to play in the sand, to swim as the water is shallow enough with no unexpected surprises, or to kayak or use a SUP. The beach by the ferry terminal is usually lively in peak season, manned by lifeguards with a safe swim area on both sides of the jetty.
Alternatively, take a 15/20 minute wander along the main path way or walk across the beach behind the house at low/mid tide to the Atlantic Beach, known as Praia da Armona Mar. This is the most stunning beach as it faces the ocean. It’s a long stretch of white sand that stretches along the entire island. In fact, this stretch of beach becomes Praia da Fuseta at the other end of the island. Near the boardwalk you will find an excellent beach/cocktail bar. Away from the beach bar, its possible to find a section of the beach such that you have it all to yourself .
Its important to note that the Armona lifestyle is chilled, laid-back and worry-free. In the summer months, islanders walk around in swimming costumes and shorts, and everyone is very relaxed.

Our beach house, named Jabulani, reflecting our background and years spent in South Africa, has been sympathetically updated whilst still trying to retain some of the original features of the house and the island’s simplicity. The house consists of three large double bedrooms, largest two with air conditioners, central living/dining area., two bathrooms, ensuite with both bath and seperate shower, The kitchen is well equipped só a keen cook will be very happy in the house. Outside there are three terraces, a large covered terrace area for eating/relaxing which includes a large built in BBQ and external kitchen facilities, a front terrace where one can enjoy the full sun and a roof terrace with views across the Ria Formosa towards the mainland.

Olhão, the nearest town, is the Algarve's largest fishing port with an active waterfront and pretty, bustling lanes in its old quarter. Over the last ten years, the town has been smartened up considerably and featured in many travel magazines. There are now very few old buildings that are yet to be restored. The flat-roofed, Moorish-influenced neighbourhoods and North African feel make it a very pleasant place to wander. Walk along the promenade from the jetty to the other end where the hotel is and you will notice how the town has been smartened up with a new Marina development and some expensive apartments opposite. The town’s fish restaurants draw the crowds, as does the morning fish and vegetable market on Avenida 5 de Outubro, best visited on Saturday.. Around 80% of Portugal's clams are fished here, around its four low islands.

As owners, we spend considerable time on the island and have thus made sure the house has all that one needs to enjoy a relaxing break. Guests who book are given, prior to their arrival, detailed notes on the house and the island itself to ensure their stay is as pleasant and hassle free as possible.

Despite being in such a unique and remote location, Armona is easily accessible from Faro airport. A 15 minute taxi ride takes you from the airport to Olhao. From there you take a ferry or water taxi to the island and this takes just 15 minutes.

Note regarding prices-Prices are based on six persons using the house, an additional person above age of 2 will attract a 10-12.5% surcharge, depending on season. The owners reserve the right to exercise their discretion in terms of accepting or rejecting any booking request for 5 adults or more, or a party totalling 7 persons.

Bookings in low season, April, May, October, November where rates are much reduced attract an additional cleaning/laundry charge of £75.

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