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Vale de Vila

About the Place

Vale de Vila, luxury villa Silves, was completed in 2009. It is an astonishing, luxurious, stylish villa, situated in the countryside of the Algarve, close to the historical town of Silves.

Vale de Vila is located on a hill, in a valley with orange groves and olive orchards in the interior of the Algarve. Set amidst an unspoiled countryside the luxury villa offers totally secluded luxury on a private estate of 5000 m2. The countryside and distant sea views of Vale de Vila are fantastic.

The luxury villa Silves was renovated under the supervision of an architect and is suitable for up to 12 persons. Vale de Vila breathes a peaceful atmosphere and offers a paradise where you can enjoy sundown, cool off in the private pool, or read a book in the shade of the covered colonial terrace.


Accommodation

The modern luxury villa Silves is elegantly decorated with a successful mixture of stylish, trendy elements and Moorish accents.

The large living and dining area of the luxury villa Silves is divided in two parts. One part is used as a living area. It has a lounge area with very comfortable sofas, a wood-burning fire, a large HD TV screen with satellite TV, an integrated music system, an iPod docking, wifi and a DVD player. The other part is an open kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is more than well equipped with modern appliances like an XL oven, a five-ring gas hob, a special water tap with filtered drink water, a microwave and an espresso coffee machine. The large wooden table and chairs are the perfect place to enjoy dinner! Folding doors lead to the large colonial terrace outside where you can really relax and unwind.

Vale de Vila offers the possibility to have your own cook. Whether you like an international menu or an authentic Portuguese meal, your chef will serve you a tasteful lunch or dinner!

Bedrooms

The bedrooms of the luxury villa Silves all have comfortable beds and high-quality linen and bath towels. There are 6 en-suite bedrooms in total of which 1 is situated in a separate apartment. The master bedroom has a double bed, a double shower and an entrance to the large covered terrace. The other 4 bedrooms of the luxury villa Silves have twin beds, one with a bath, the rest with showers. One is suitable for disabled/infirm people. All bedrooms have ceiling fans. All bathrooms are cosy and luxurious.

Children are warmly welcomed in the luxury villa Silves and will surely feel at home. There is a nice large lawn and playground with swings, a see-saw and a basketball net. A cot and high chair are provided on request.

The luxury villa Silves has a natural air circulation system that can be regulated to your own comfort, plus an alarm system. Vale de Vila Silves has floor heating provided by the solar system.

The villa has an extra bedroom with a sofa bed, that can accommodate an extra 4 persons in single beds! The colourful annex is in the garden and has a nice terrace with a hammock and other seating. The annex itself has a bathroom with shower, toilet and sink, plus a table and chairs.

Outside

The luxury villa Silves is adjusted for outdoor living. It has beautiful gardens, a private pool and several sunny and shady places to relax. There’s also an outdoor kitchen with a grill, a built-in barbecue, a large table, and other seating and cooking facilities.

The main colonial, covered terrace of Vale de Vila Silves has a large dining table, comfortable sofas and soft chairs. From here you really have a splendid view at the swimming pool, the countryside and the sea in the distance. A perfect place to enjoy your lunch or dinner, sitting in the shade with a glass of Portuguese wine in your hand!

In the garden of the luxury villa Silves there are several terraces. They all offer lovely spots to unwind and relax and enjoy the quietness and nature. The pool is heated by a solar system and nicely lit at night with various colours. Children love this! The inviting swimming pool is the sparkling centre of the gardens with a nice wooden deck, sun lounges and shady areas. Swimming, sunbathing or relaxing in the comfortable lounge chairs really feels like paradise!

Surroundings

Luxury villa Vale de Vila lies in Central Algarve, just outside Silves with its beautiful Moorish castle. Central Algarve is the land of the orange groves. From the villa, it’s only a short drive to the Algarvian golf courses, beaches and water parks.

Silves still maintains its medieval charm of the old days. It has a 7-arched Roman bridge, red sandstone fortress and a 13th-century cathedral. Winding cobbled streets lead to picturesque squares, churches and colourful cafés.

From the luxury villa Silves towards the beautiful coast of the Algarve is only 15 minutes by car. Here you’ll find lively coastal resorts as well as small fishing villages where you can still experience a Portuguese atmosphere. The coastal area of the Algarve is spectacular with its golden rock formations and attractive sandy beaches.

If you are looking for an active holiday, there are lots of possibilities for snorkeling, diving, sailing, jet skiing, walking, mountain biking, horse riding, tennis and golf. You can also go on a dolphin or jeep safari.

A unique place to stay

If you are looking for a truly luxurious holiday in Algarve Portugal, don’t look any further! Vale de Villa offers luxury, comfort and a very stylish place to stay. Enjoy the peacefulness and quietness of the Algarvian countryside with all amenities and highlights at only a short distance from the villa.

The Vale da Vila house app

A few days before arrival, you will get the unique house app.
You can download the app “The Digital Concierge” in your app store with all the information you need to get to Vale da Vila and for your stay.

Villa Ribeira do Banho

Ribeira do Banho, villa Monchique is a true oasis, a perfect 2-storey, holiday villa if you are looking for rest and peace, and are surrounded by nature!
Located near the fairytale village of Caldos de Monchique, the villa Monchique is a luxury 7-bedroom, all en-suite, set in 5 hectares (12 acres) of private hilly woodland, in the mountain area of Monchique Algarve, but only a short drive away from Portimao. Various terraces, beautiful gardens, and super views give you the feeling of being in an oasis of rest and peace. The unique saltwater swimming pool really has to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Accommodation

Ribeira do Banho, villa Monchique, is a new (accomplished in 2004), modern super villa, built on 5 hectares of private grounds. The villa is spacious and decorated with style and has all modern comforts.

The villa Monchique has 7 bedrooms, all en-suite and boasts a double lounge and dining room for 14.
Ribeira do Banho has 2 storeys. On the ground floor of villa Monchique you find 4 en-suite bedrooms, all with twin beds. The fully fitted, well-equipped kitchen has a breakfast table and doors to a little terrace.

The double lounge has ample soft chairs, around the fireplace, a TV, DVD, CD, MP3, player and Wifi. The villa Monchique has a utility room with a washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing facilities.
On the second floor of the villa Monchique, you find another 3 bedrooms, all en-suite with twin beds. Also a little extra living room with kitchenette. Here you find covered terraces with magnificent views of the Monchique Mountains and towards the coast.
All beds, linen, bedding and towels of the villa Monchique, are of outstanding quality.
Ribeira do Banho is a unique, luxury villa in the Algarve, close to Monchique.

The villa Monchique has a cleaning service twice a week, linen change once a week(by 2 weeks or more stay), floor heating for fresh evenings (additional costs), and fans for the hot summer nights!

Outside

Ribeira do Banho, set on large piece of private country estate, in the hills of Monchique, is an holiday paradise, for people seeking rest and piece, in natural surroundings. The surrounded area is covered with olive, citrus, pine and cork trees. The gardens of the villa Monchique are well established with pretty, trees, plants and colourful flowers. The villa Monchique has plenty of terraces some in the sun, some in the shade, some overlooking the gardens and pool, others the superb views of the country side area and even views of the Atlantic Ocean!

The pool of the villa Monchique, is one of the most different and special pools I have ever seen, the owner has designed this pool by himself, so an unique salt water pool. The pool has infinity edges and is bordered by two ponds that are full of Lillies, Exotic Fish and Frogs. Become one with the nature in the pool of villa Monchique.

A unique place to stay

Ribeira do Banho, villa Monchique, is a unique luxury villa for rent in the Algarve. Here you find an oasis of peace and beautiful nature, but only a 20 minutes drive to buzzling Portimao and Praia da Rocha.

Quinta Rustica Ferragudo

About the Place

Quinta Rustica is a countryside farmhouse divided into 4 holiday homes located just a little north of the picturesque fisherman’s village of Ferragudo. Surrounded by nature, while only a 5-minute drive to Ferragudo town centre and its beaches.

Each house has its own entrance, garden and terrace but share a communal pool, perfect for getting to know a few of the others staying on-site in a relaxed setting. There is also a communal washing machine available.

The restored farmhouse has kept its original details but modernised its interiors for practicality combining modern essentials with some antique pieces of furniture adding real character to the place. The kitchens are modern and well-equipped and each house has a lounge with satellite TV, WI-FI and a wood burner for the winter months. The 2 bedroom villas also include a sofa bed in the lounge. Each house is on two floors apart from HOUSE 1 (2-bed) which is all on one level.

3 x Accommodation: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 4 persons

  • Open plan living/dining room with fitted kitchen

  • One bathroom with shower and bath

  • Two bedrooms:

  • 1 x Double bedroom

  • 1 x Twin bedroom

1 x Accommodation: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 6 persons

  • Open plan living/dining room with fitted kitchen

  • One bathroom with shower and bath

  • Three bedrooms:

  • Ground floor:

  • 1 x Double bedroom with en-suite

  • First floor with shared bathroom:

  • 1 x Double bedroom

  • 1 x Twin bedroom

Outside

The farmhouse is located on a plot of 15 hectares in the countryside. Each holiday house has its own garden and terrace with BBQ while sharing a communal pool. There is a pleasant pool terrace with sun loungers to relax, read a book or meet other guests staying at Quinta Rustica.

Quinta Eucalyptus

Quinta Eucalyptus is a renovated 4-bed farmhouse situated in a secluded valley in Monchique, it is also pet friendly so you don’t need to leave anyone behind! This unique villa is the perfect place to relax in lush green surroundings away from the crowds, while still only 10km from Portimao where you can find supermarkets, shopping centres and the popular Praia da Rocha, with its fantastic beach and its lively bars and restaurants.

Accommodation

The Monchique villa has an open plan lounge, dining and a well-equipped kitchen with a typical Algarvian high beam ceiling. The large wood burner keeps the villa warm in the fresh Winter months while air conditioning cools down the place in the Summer.

There are two bedrooms downstairs including the master bedroom which has its own TV/DVD and air-conditioning with an adjacent conservatory that can be used as an extra dining area looking over the beautiful valley.

The other two bedrooms are next to each other and located upstairs where there is an extra cosy TV lounge, they share a downstairs bathroom.

Accommodation: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 8 persons

  • Open plan living / dining room / kitchen

  • Exterior kitchen

  • Four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms:

  • 3 x double bedrooms (1 en-suite)

  • 1 x twin bedroom

  • +1 x children’s bedroom with cot & highchair

Outside

The villa has a lovely, covered area with a dining table and chairs. There are also several sunny areas with sun loungers, a built-in BBQ and a large Jacuzzi which you can use for a small extra fee. From the swimming pool, there are lovely views of the surrounding countryside and various nice ponds around the property complete with singing frogs!

A unique place to stay

Quinta Eucalyptus is a unique villa Monchique in the hinterland of the Algarve. It’s a place where you can find peace and beautiful nature at only 15 minutes away from the buzzing Portimao and Praia da Rocha.

Quinta do Mundo

Do you like the idea of chilling out at an Ibiza-style pool? Or sitting on the veranda of a Swiss chalet? Having dinner in a chic French restaurant, sleeping under an Asian canopy bed, trying your cooking skills in a Michelin-star kitchen, taking a shower in your five-star luxury-designed bathroom, or wandering around in a secret garden or through endless hillside in the Algarvian Serra?

This is all possible in Quinta do Mundo!

The French owner traveled the world as a private chef. He brought all of his treasures, his experience and his taste for styling to this beautiful spot hidden in the Algarve, 35 minutes from the airport of Faro. He created an incredibly charming place where you feel completely relaxed and welcomed. Here you can enjoy a real Holiday!

The main house has 2 very nicely decorated bedrooms with double beds. Both rooms have aircon and a luxurious en-suite bathroom. There is a great (professional) kitchen with views to the pool and the hills. The inside dining room next to the kitchen is directly connected by double patio doors to the large pool terrace. Behind the dining table is a smaller area with a cosy fireplace and where you can relax on the sofa or watch TV (satellite incl. ENG, FR, SP, PT, NL, GE).

The surprise house is the separate Chalet. This very chic, tastefully designed studio house next to the main house has a sitting area with TV (French satellite), a separate space with fridge and oven/microwave, a double bed and a big luxurious bathroom. If you open the terrace doors you will look straight to the hills from your bed. And that’s not even the best part. That’s the veranda of the chalet, where you can endlessly read, drink a glass of wine or dream away, overlooking the hills and completely forget about time. The chalet has a reversible aircon and the walls are well insulated to keep the warmth out (or the cold in winter).

Outside

In between the 2 houses is a shaded bar area with a Jacuzzi for more relaxing time. The large pool and pool deck above are completely Ibiza-style and shout “Holiday” all over. Again the views are amazing. Left of the pool deck is the outside kitchen with an electric barbecue. Of course, there are enough sun beds for everyone and you can eat together at the table outside the main house or under the covered pergola at the pool. Feel like exercising? Besides many great walks directly from the house, there are 2 BTT bicycles you may use.

Remarks

This is an original farmer’s house. All of the rooms and the outside areas including the pool have been renovated to a very high standard. It’s located in the country and there is a pretty good WiFi connection, especially in the main house. The owner asks you to be conscious of the use of aircon and electricity to be as sustainable as possible.

Amenities

  • Aircon
  • Mosquito screens
  • WiFi
  • Satellite TV in all rooms
  • Suitable for disabled people
  • Beach towels
  • Fully equipped (professional) kitchen:
  • Dishwashing machine, big fridge and freezer, gas oven, blender etc
  • Small fridge in every bedroom
  • Fridge and oven/microwave in chalet
  • Hairdryers
  • Beach towels
  • Large pool 9 x 6
  • 2 BTT bicycles
  • Jacuzzi

Quinta Almancil

This 200-year-old countryside house has been completely renovated in a unique style and can sleep up to 6 adults and 2 children. Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle countryside near Faro, just 1 km outside the town of Almancil and only 5 minutes away from the prestigious beaches of Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago, this farmhouse is now a luxury boutique hideaway with distant sea views.

This authentic Algarvian farm dating back to 1811 offers top quality accommodation and free WIFI, keeping the traditional features while adding modern comfort making this a unique property with a truly relaxing homey atmosphere. All bedrooms can be made as twin or double beds. The top bedroom has a mezzanine which kids will love, appropriate for those happy to climb up some steep steps for their own space.

Quinta Almancil is extremely spacious and has an open living room and kitchen overlooking the pool. All rooms have Sheraton beds, air conditioning and a door opening onto the pool area with the most beautiful sunny terraces. All bathrooms are stylish with micro cement with Grohe showers, a Villeroy & Boch bathroom, terracotta floors and high ceilings… a truly ethnic Portuguese feel throughout the estate.

  • Open-plan living / dining room
  • Fully fitted kitchen
  • Three bedrooms – all can be presented as double or twin bedrooms upon request
  • Mezzanine bedroom with twin beds for children

For larger groups needing an extra 3 bedrooms, please contact us to rent the second building.

Outside

The pool area has several seating areas and one covered outdoor kitchen/BBQ area with beefeater BBQ, bar and comfortable seating to wine and dine or indulge in breakfast. There are several shady areas covered in bougainvillea, a well and gardens with 100-year-old trees and orchards, vegetable and herb gardens.

There is also a large sports field in front of the villa perfect for the family to play football, volleyball, table tennis or jump on the trampoline,

During the year the main house is a family home and animals are kept around the house in the nearby field.

Surroundings

Quinta Almancil is set in the heart of the Golden Triangle just fifteen minutes from the historic and beautiful town of Faro and ten minutes from the town of Loule with its historic market. It is twenty minutes from Vilamoura with many 5-star hotels, casino and thriving harbor. We encourage you to visit traditional markets to buy your fresh food, drinks or souvenirs.

The prestigious beaches of Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago are 5 minutes away – the coastline falls within the Ria Formosa Natural Park, great for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts.

There is plenty to do around the area like shopping, hiking, cycling, karting, golfing and playing tennis. Various restaurants, Apolonia supermarket (known for International foods and drinks) and other lovely shops are all within walking distance.

All the towns and villages offer something different – the coastline is truly beautiful and worth exploring. The estuary of the Formosa forms a series of islands – Farol, Culatra, Armona,Tavira and Fuseta – fabulous places to take a boat trip and just wile away the hours with island life.

Loule, Quarteira, Olhao, Fuseta, Santa Luzia, Santa Catarina are all special places to visit whether you want to head to the markets, up into the hills, take a stroll by the waterfront, a water taxi to the Islands, or just sit with a beer or coffee and watch the world go by.

Quinta Alegria Almancil

25 years ago the owner bought this large quinta in Almancil and slowly rebuilt and re-stored this fantastic place to a beautiful place in the Golden Triangle of the Algarve. Nowadays it has 18 stylish houses with all their own terrace. There are Studios, T1, T2 and T3’s. All are furnished and decorated in a warm style. Every house has its own kitchen, bedroom(s), and satellite TV!

Quinta Alegria is an open space and at the same time an intimate place (surrounded by a rustic wall), ideal for a calm and relaxing holiday in the Algarve. Away from the crowds, it enjoys a private location, close to the main tourist attractions.

Accommodations

3 x studio
3 x 1-bedroom
3 x 1+1 bedroom
4 x 2-bedroom
3 x 2+1 bedroom
3 x 3-bedroom

Every house is different, there is not one the same, but they are all decorated and furnished in the same style.

Outside

Every house/apartment has its own terrace with tables and chairs. The gardens are very mature and well-maintained. There are 2 large pools (not salt, not chlorine), with ample sun lounges to relax and unwind. The property is completely walled and fenced. It is a little, hidden paradise near the centre of Almancil 🙂

Surroundings

Quinta Alegria, is only a few minutes away from the center of Almancil, close to supermarkets, and amenities. From the property, you can walk to bars and restaurants.

Quinta Alegria is set in the heart of the Golden Triangle just fifteen minutes from the historic and beautiful town of Faro, ten minutes from the town of Loule with its historic market. Twenty minutes from Vilamoura, the casino and the harbor. Daily you can visit traditional fish-, gipsy- and flea markets to buy your fresh food, drinks or souvenirs.

The prestigious beaches of Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago are 5 minutes away which coastline falls within the Ria Formosa Natural Park, great for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts.

The estuary of the Formosa forms a series of islands – Farol, Culatra, Armona,Tavira and Fuseta – fabulous places to take a boat trip and just wile away the hours with island life.

There is so much to see and do in the area. All the towns and villages offer something different – the coastline is truly beautiful and worth exploring.

Loule, Quarteira, Olhao, Fuseta, Santa Luzia, Santa Catarina are all special places to visit whether you want to head to the markets, up into the hills, take a stroll by the waterfront, a water taxi to the Islands, or just sit with a beer or coffee and watch the world pass by…

Casa Pica Pau

About the Place

Casa Pica Pau (woodpecker in Portuguese) is located in a very quiet neighbourhood in the heart of lively Vilamoura, very close to several of the famous Algarvian Golf Courses and just a 10 minute walk from the Vilamoura Marina (harbour) where you’ll find an excellent selection of bars, restaurants and shops. The villa is also within walking distance of a supermarket, pharmacy, banks, cinema, gold sandy beaches and various other facilities you may need.

Accommodation

Pica Pau has 9 en-suite bedrooms with air-conditioning throughout the house, lounge with satellite TV, DVD and HI-FI, a dining room that can easily fit 18 people, a fully equipped kitchen with a large 4 ring gas hob, a dishwasher, electric oven, microwave, 2 large fridges, an ice machine and a juicer and a separate laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer and iron facilities. The furniture is modern, and tasteful, with some Moroccan elements, an ideal place for large families or for group golf holidays. There is also a games room in the basement equipped with table tennis, table football, darts, cards and board games.

  • Lounge
  • Dining room
  • Fitted kitchen
  • Ground floor guest toilet
  • Nine bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms with bath/showers:
  • Ground floor:
    • 1 x Double Bedroom with balcony to the garden
    • 4 x Twin Bedrooms
  • The second floor
    • 2 x Double Bedrooms each with a balcony
    • 2 x Twin Bedrooms with a balcony

Outside

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, the villa has a large covered terrace with built-in BBQ for outdoor wining and dining looking over the heated pool and children’s pool. The gardens are well established and walled with various terraces and lawns for sunbathing as well as nice shaded areas. Smoking and pets are allowed outside the villa.

Surroundings

Casa Pica Pau is located almost in the centre of Vilamoura,10-15 minute walk to the lively harbour, where you will find many bars, restaurants and shops. Vilamoura, being part of the famous Golden Triangle (known for its high standard of living and luxurious villas) is surrounded by white stretched sandy beaches with lively beach bars, renowned golf courses and luxury shops. Vale de Lobo and Quinta do Lago (also part of the Golden Triangle) are all within easy reach of Vilamoura.

Water sports such as sailing, diving, snorkeling and jet ski-ing are easy to organize, as well as other land activities like jeep safari, mountain biking or hiking. Needless to say, golfing is the number one sport and why many people go to the Golden Triangle, making Pica Pau, a very popular villa amongst golfers in the Algarve.

Villa Leonidas

Villa Leonidas has everything to make your stay unforgettable!

At the top of a hill lies Villa Leonidas, a truly beautiful villa with one of the most beautiful and certainly the widest views of the Algarve. In addition to the unique view, spacious, sunny spaces characterize this luxury villa.

Leonidas was finished in 2019 and provides just about everything you could wish for. You enter the very spacious hall, after which you walk through to the large cozy living room and the half open super modern kitchen. This is equipped with, among other things, a cooking island with bar, Quooker, filtered water and has high quality equipment. The view from the living room and kitchen is breathtaking: to the large south facing swimming pool, the terraces and the jacuzzi. 180 degrees hemisphere you will see plenty of hills and of course the Atlantic Ocean.

In the evening the lights of Faro and of other places shine under your feet. There are 4 large bedrooms, all with their own bathroom en-suite and hairdryer. There are several terraces around the large swimming pool, and behind the pool there is a sunbathing lawn. There is of course a large barbecue and at the outdoor tables you have plenty of room to enjoy a meal together.

There is a surround system from Bose both inside and outside so that you can enjoy your favorite music when you float in the swimming pool. Of course all rooms have air conditioners. Living room and bedrooms have television and via satellite and Google Chrome you can watch all programs that you want.

Villa Foz do Banho

About the Place

Luxury Villa Foz do Banho will take your breath away. Situated at the foot of the beautiful mountains of Monchique in the Western Algarve, this 4-bedroom luxury villa Algarve is built around an octagonal courtyard and has been finished and furnished to a very high standard. The name Foz do Banho, comes from the nearby little river.

Accommodation

Beautiful lovely restored Algarvian villa, luxury villa Foz do Banho, is an architect-designed villa, just outside fairy-like Caldos da Monchique. You enter the luxury villa at the with vines grown, octagonal courtyard. All rooms are built around this central place. Luxury villa Foz do Banho has 4 comfortable bedrooms.

Bedrooms

The master bedroom is spacious and has a double bed, and its own fireplace. The luxury bathroom has a bath and a separate shower. From the master bedroom you can enter one of the many terraces, of Foz do Banho that gives access to the amazing pool.

Adjacent to the master bedroom is another bedroom with twin beds, this bedroom has access to the bathroom of the master bedroom, so ideal for a family with children. Both have magnificent views of the pool area.

The other two bedrooms of the luxury villa, have twin beds (but joint together). All bedrooms of the luxury villa Monchique have their own bathrooms, plus there is an extra guest toilet in the hall.

The living room of the luxury villa Algarve has various seating areas and a wood-burning stove. The adjacent dining room has a nice table and chairs and is a cosy area to have dinner. The fully fitted and well-equipped kitchen has a breakfast table, and all modern appliances, among others, microwave, oven and hob. The separate utility room had a washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing facilities.

The Luxury villa Foz do Banho offers 2 Satellite TV’s, DVD and a Sonos sound system, plus Wireless internet. For the winter there is central heating (extra costs).

Outside

Foz do Banho Monchique is surrounded by beautiful, landscaped gardens, and over 5 hectares of private grounds. Here you find trees like Cork, Eucalyptus, Pine and Citrus.
The swimming pool (salt) of the luxury villa Algarve, has to be seen firsthand to be believed, with infinity borders, in between two ponds that are full of Lilies, Exotic Fish and Frogs. There are plenty of terraces and decks for sun and shade and outdoor dining area covered with a beautiful Bougainvillea, a very romantic spot.

Plenty of luxury sun lounges, to enjoy the sun, or read a book under the shade of a tree, while listening to nature… sometimes silence, but the frogs can give you a private concert!

Surroundings

Luxury villa Foz do Banho is on the way to the mountain village Monchique, but within walking distance from Caldas the Monchique, a fairy-tale village, well known for its natural springs. The Romans and the Moors already used the bubbling spring water and this hidden source still works. The thermal water bubbles up from 33 ° C and helps against many diseases.
Here you find a few nice bars and restaurants. Apart from this, there is an excellent restaurant, named Foz do Banho (!) about 100 meters walk from the luxury villa Algarve!

Serra de Monchique, is a mountain range stretching from west to east and has two main peaks, the Foia (900 meters) and the Picote (775 meters).
The vegetation shows a merging of subtropical and Mediterranean species: Central European oaks, pines, chestnuts, cork oaks, walnut trees, strawberry trees, azaleas, heather and oleander plants. In the valleys, you see bananas, oranges and olives.
Monchique is situated at an altitude of 450 meters on the mountainside. Is known for its furniture and baskets and for its ham. It is a small mountain town, 10 minutes drive from Foz do Banho.

The luxury villa Algarve is only 20 minutes drive to Portimao, where you find the largest shopping centre of Portugal, Agua Shopping, and many large supermarkets and other shops, like Primark and H&M. Another 5 minutes drive and you are at Praia da Rocha, well known for its beautiful beach with nice rock formations, and lively night live, lots of bars, restaurants, a Marina (harbor) and lots of nice beach bars.

Not far from the villa (5 km) is an 18 hole golf course (Morgado), and the Omega Zoo is also only a 5 minutes drive. Other activities in the Algarve within easy reach from Foz do Banho Monchique, are sailing, mountain biking, walking, bicycling, dolphin watching and jeep safaris.

For more quiet beaches, in half an hour’s drive, you are at the West Coast, Aljezur, where you find beautiful white sandy beaches, lots of surfers, and a completely different world than Praia da Rocha!

A unique place to stay

Foz do Banho Monchique,  is a unique luxury villa for rent in the Algarve. Here you find an oasis of peace and beautiful nature, but only a 20 minutes drive to buzzing Portimao and Praia da Rocha.

Ferragudo Elements

Ferragudo Elements is a stylish and luxurious holiday resort. Choose from one of 4 townhouses individually decorated in the style of the 4 elements, Water, Fire, Air and Earth. The small resort is located in the centre of the fisherman’s village of Ferragudo, at the mouth of the river Arade of which you can enjoy panoramic views from the lovely roof terrace.
Each townhouse sleeps 6 persons (a total 24 persons if you choose to rent out all 4) and is set over 3 floors, having a terrace on each level! As well as the modern decor, there are various facilities you are welcome to use like the gym, sauna, massage room, hot tub and underfloor parking to name the main highlights.
The owners built the Ferragudo Elements to the highest standards in 2010. All 4 accommodations are, in essence, the same, but each has its own theme, Water (Agua), Fire (Fogo), Earth (Terra) and Air (Ar), which is reflected in the details of the interiors.
Ground Floor
Fitted kitchen with terrace
Toilet
1st floor
1 x Twin bedroom
1 x Bathroom with shower
Living room with terrace
2nd floor
2 x Twin bedrooms
1 x Bathroom with shower
3rd floor
Roof terrace
Each house has a large living room, a well-equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with shower and accommodates 2-6 people. The lounge has satellite TV, DVD and CD player. The kitchen has a breakfast bar and table and chairs on the terrace looking over the pool area. The kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine and toaster.

Enjoy the Ferragudo Elements Algarve common facilities including a sauna, wellness facilities, patio area with BBQ, Hot Tub, playroom for children, quality sunbeds and a swimming pool. For the sporty ones, there is free use of bicycles (6 in total), kayak and private gym.

Extra services such as a breakfast basket, massages, change of towels and bed linen, singing and yoga lessons and use of the underground garage with car elevator are subject to an extra charge. Share your experiences with other guests of Ferragudo Elements in the communal bar over a cocktail.

Outside

The communal patio area has a large pool, surrounded by quality sun beds. There is also a hot tub and a BBQ. You of course also have your choice of 3 private terraces to enjoy al fresco dining.

Surroundings

The townhouse is situated in the centre of the fishing village of Ferragudo. Beaches, restaurants, bars and shops are all within walking distance. Eat in and enjoy the convenience of cooking your own meal or dine out at one of the typical restaurants of the village. A little ferry boat takes you across the river to the lively harbour of Portimao as well as the centre of Portimao. There you will find a variety of bars and restaurants and shopping areas.

The clear blue Atlantic Ocean makes the Algarve an ideal place for swimming, water sports, boat tours and sailing trips. The beautiful landscape of the interior Algarve invites you to undertake other activities. Activities in and around Ferragudo:

  • sailing cruises
  • kite surfing
  • scuba diving and snorkelling
  • jet skiing and water skiing
  • paragliding
  • tennis
  • horse riding
  • jeep safaris

The surroundings of Ferragudo also have a lot to offer such as theme parks and other tourist attractions. If you want to experience another side of the Algarve, you can make excellent day trips into the beautiful and unspoiled interior of the Algarve. Things to see and to do in the surroundings of Ferragudo :

  • Zoo Marine – a superb theme park with water, animals and spectacular shows
  • Krazy World – with a fairground, mini zoo, crazy golf course and swimming pools
  • Slide & Splash – a water park with huge slides and rapids
  • Monchique – located in a mountain range, with the highest top of the Algarve
  • Lagos – lively, historic town, with large Marina (harbour)
  • Silves – historic town with 18th century Moorish Castle
  • Portimao – Among other things, has the largest shopping centre of the Algarve

Eco Villa

The Eco village, located close to Lagos, is an Eco-friendly village on 58 hectares of stunning mature grounds with oak, pine and carob trees. The villas in the Eco village are all independent holiday homes with private gardens and heated pool. The Eco-friendly villas are built with natural materials, and a special cool house system helping them stay cool in the Summer and warm and damp-free in the Winter.

The advantage of the Eco villas are the great privacy they offer while still having access to all the facilities the resort has to offer. These include tennis courts, various spa treatments, children’s playground and football field. As well as this, it is located close to gorgeous beaches, numerous golf courses and the lively town Lagos. The Eco villa is an ideal place for your holiday in the Algarve.

The Eco village has various villas to choose from, whether you need 3, 4 or 5 bedrooms but will just be using our 4 bedroom Eco Villa for an idea of price and layout. Every villa has a different layout and details, so for information on the 3 or 5 bed villas please ask us and we will send you the specific details and pictures of the available villa.

The large open plan living area of the villa includes 2 cream leather sofas & armchair, flat-screen TV with 40+ cable channels, 25+ in English, DVD player, iPod docking system and 2 CD players. The dining room has a large table and 8 chairs and the fully fitted kitchen has Granite worktops & splashbacks, cooker, electric hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, cafetiere, toaster and full kitchenware.

Accommodation: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 6-8 persons

  • Living / Dining room
  • Fitted kitchen
  • 2 x Double Bedroom with en-suite
  • 2 x Extra large double Bedroom with shared bathroom with shower

Outside

Each Eco Villa has its own private entrance, private parking, garden and private heated swimming pool and cover. The patio doors from the living and kitchen areas open onto the main terrace, with external seating and dining, quality sunbeds and BBQ. The large roof terrace is accessible from the hallway and has nice countryside and sea views.

The Eco Villa is located in the Eco friendly village with numerous extras, such as 4 synthetic grass tennis courts, resident tennis pro, football playground, children’s playground, exercise studio (Zumba, yoga, taekwondo lessons) and a day spa, offering a wide range of beauty treatments and therapies for all guests.

The Eco village is located in National Park of Costa Vicentina and has 53 hectares of private grounds of which only 10% is constructed area. The Eco village itself has a spacious setup with green corridors between villas. The ideal spot for those longing for quiet and peace with lots of green areas with trees, plants and even some wildlife.

Surroundings

The Eco village is located in the West of the Algarve, close to picturesque villages like Burgau and Luz, as well as the livelier town Lagos – all a short drive away of your holiday villa. The Eco-friendly village is part of the National Park of Costa Vicentina – characterised by a succession of sandy and rocky beaches backed by high cliffs, with deep ravines and seasonal watercourses. It encompasses a diverse array of habitats, including woodlands of oak, alder and pine, heath, scrub, marshes, estuaries, enormous sand dune systems, offshore islands and the ocean floor itself.

The Natural Park is a real paradise, rich in wildlife and unique flora, including many rare and endangered species. Maintained today in an excellent state of conservation, free from pollution and the threat of mass tourism or other industries, the Costa Vicentina stands as a pillar of Portugal’s natural and cultural heritage.

Lagos is an ancient and dynamic coastal town in the Algarve, proud of its historic past, it played an important role in the Great Maritime Discoveries. The little port of Lagos is nestled in one of the biggest bays in Europe, which offers clear and calm beaches with their ochre rocks carved by the sea.

The Eco Village offers lots of activities, but if you are looking for an even more active holiday in the Algarve, there are lots of possibilities like snorkelling, diving, sailing, jet-skiing, walking, mountain biking and horse riding. You can also go on a dolphin or jeep safari trip.

For golf lovers, the Eco Village has special deals with a few nice golf courses in the area, like Boavista, Palmares, Penina, Morgado and Alamos, please ask the reception for any further details.

Price is for a 3 bedroom villa in high season. Please ask for prices for shorter stay, different time of the year and for 4 and 5 bedroom villas!

Cristo Apartments T2

The Cristo apartments consist of 5 fully fitted apartments on a small private resort with communal areas located on a hill just outside Lagos and Luz. This is the perfect place to go away as a large group while still being able to enjoy your own private space including your own kitchen and lounge!

Accommodation

There are 5 apartments in total.

There are two 1-bed apartments (named Lime and Plum) and three 2 beds (Apartments Almond, Orange and Lemon), each one is fully air-conditioned and has a Freesat 32” TV and DVD player. All the apartments’ kitchens have a cooker, hob with extractor fan, microwave, fridge/freezer (the 1-bed apartments do not have a freezer compartment), dishwasher and kettle. There is a communal washing machine and tumble dryer and gas BBQ. There is a sofa bed in each apartment which can sleep either 1 adult or 2 small children, making the resort able to fit a total of 21 adults or 16 adults and 10 children (or something in between the two!)

If staying for one week or more, there is a mid-week maid service to clean the apartment and change bed linen. All towels including pool towels are provided.

3 x Accommodation: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 4-6 persons

  • Living/Dining room with sofa-bed
  • Fitted kitchen
  • 1 x Double Bedroom
  • 1 x Twin Bedroom

2 x Accommodation: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2-4 persons

  • Living/Dining room with sofa-bed
  • Fitted kitchen
  • 1 x double bedroom

Outside

At the front of the complex there is a large swimming pool and Jacuzzi, while the back has a children’s play area with trampoline, basketball, table tennis and snooker table, together with access to the vast gardens.The outdoor kitchen has a large selection of soft drinks, wines and spirits which can be purchased at a nominal charge with cash. The ideal environment to socialise with the rest of the group!

Surroundings

The apartments are located near the lively town of Lagos, an ancient and dynamic coastal town in the Algarve, proud of its historic past – it played an important role in the Great Maritime Discoveries. The little port of Lagos is nestled in one of the biggest bays in Europe, which offers clear and calm beaches with their ochre rocks carved by the sea.

Lagos centre offers a maze of cobbled crisscrossed streets of note-worthy architecture, fine restaurants and shops, beautiful beaches and a vibrant nightlife that appeals to many ages. The large beach of Meia Praia is about 5 km away, while the spectacular Ponta da Piedade rock formation, with beautiful caves is a little further.

Lagos offers a full range of amenities and activities, including quirky and traditional restaurants and bars. Golf is available at the nearby courses of Parque da Floresta, Boavista, Palmares, Penina or Morgado.

Head to the bustling Marina to find out what water sports appeal to you, you will find everything including water skiing, windsurfing, sailing, diving, deep-sea fishing and motorboat cruises. Further activities like jeep and dolphin safaris, horseback riding, tennis, clay pigeon shooting, bowling and micro-light flying can also be easily arranged.

The complex is also very close to Praia da Luz, a smaller, but very nice beach village also a popular tourist destination. You will also not be too far from the Surfing paradise and most Westerly point of Portugal – Sagres.

For other properties nearby to this one, check out Casa Milton, Casa Funchal and Casa Cristo.

Casa Tootsie

Casa Tootsie is a luxury 4-bed villa tastefully decorated in a mix of traditional and modern styles just above the picturesque town of Boliqueime. There is in-house entertainment to suit everyone from the private pool and garden, to the gym, pool table, cinema and even Playstation, making it an ideal place for couples or families looking for a relaxing break far away from the crowded coastal resorts.

Accommodation

The lounge/dining room is well decorated with a large table and ample chairs, a log-burning fire and TV leading onto the garden and pool area. The large well-equipped kitchen has an American fridge/freezer, microwave, Nespresso machine, electric hob and oven, dishwasher and washing machine.

In the basement, you’ll find the games room with a pool table and cinema where you can enjoy a film on a 50” screen or use the Playstation available, together with a stock of games and films. You’ll also find the gym, which includes a multi-functional weight trainer, digital fitness bike, pilates ball and dumbbells. Whatever you like, you will always have something to keep you busy and entertained even in the unlikely event the weather turns for the worst!

  • Living/dining room
  • Kitchen
  • Four bedrooms, each with air-conditioning, underfloor heating and a hairdryer
  • 1x twin bedroom with en-suite (double sink and rainshower)
  • 1x double bedroom with en-suite (double sink, bath and separate rain shower) and terrace
  • 2x double bedroom with shared bathroom (bath/shower and double sink)
  • Basement with gym, cinema and games room

Outside

The luxury villa has a private pool and garden with a lawn and a large table and chairs ideal for a BBQ. Relax on bean bags after a dip in the pool and enjoy panoramic views of the countryside and coast. And if you do decide to leave the house to explore, you won’t need to go far, just a 2-minute walk out the gate you will find an ecological reserve with over a hundred species of birds so bring your binoculars! Walk down one of the winding tracks to the “Algibre” River that flows past the medieval Castle of Paderne into the Atlantic Ocean.

Casa Pera

About the luxury Villa

Casa Pera is a spacious luxury villa located in the countryside, but close to various beaches, a water park and theme park and the popular town of Albufeira.

The outside space is truly the highlight of the property, with a gorgeous terrace, huge pool full of features and luxury outdoor kitchen, this place will not disappoint! Wine, dine, BBQ, relax, and enjoy! Want to enjoy the space without having to cook? Treat yourself to a private chef and really enjoy the paradise setting!

Accommodation

The stunning villa is a unique place to stay ideal for a family holiday or a friends’ getaway. The extremely well equipped kitchen includes all you would expect plus an induction hob, American fridge with ice crusher, and separate freezer, dishwasher, juicer, grill plate, coffee machine, steam oven and much more. The lounge like the rest of the interior is spacious, bright and inviting.

Accommodation: 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 8-14 persons

  • Open plan living / dining room

  • Fully fitted kitchen

  • Exterior kitchen

  • Bedrooms all with own terrace, aircon units and ceiling fans:

  • 2 x double bedrooms with en-suite

  • 2 x twin bedrooms with shared bathroom

  • 1 x twin bedroom with private bathroom

  • 1 x Annex with a large double bed plus 2 single beds, TV and en-suite bathroom

Outside

Casa Pera has one hectare of breathtaking grounds, with a tropical looking well maintained garden complete with palm trees and a large salt water pool with many features making the outside the place you will most likely spend most of your holiday. In the stunning pool you can enjoy the luxury of your own jet stream, fountains, Jacuzzi, an in-built bar, LED underwater lights with various colours! The pool also has a shallow area for the little ones.

As if the pool area isn’t reason enough to spend the majority of your time outside, adjacent to it is a large covered area with an inviting seating area around a fireplace, an enormous dining table and another large fitted kitchen! Enjoy the added feature complete with a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, oven, electric hob, pizza oven, plates, pots and pans and cutlery.

With plenty of terraces to choose from, you will no doubt find your favourite spot outside whether you are lounging on a sunbed or cooling off in the outside shower.

Unique place to stay

Luxury villa Casa Pera is a unique holiday villa in the Algarve, with main feature the pool and large outdoor luxury kitchen. Ideal for a family holiday in the Algarve. A private paradise!

Casa Milton

About the luxury villa

Casa Milton is a luxury villa Lagos set in beautiful surroundings and totally secluded. The luxury villa sits high on the top of Funchal Ridge overlooking farmland to the Monchique Mountains, Aljezur and Sagres. Casa Milton in his rural setting is only 4km from the center of Lagos and 7km from the center of Praia da Luz. A very comfortable, well equipped villa built to the most modern standards. The luxury villa Lagos layout and comforts makes it ideal for family groups but was also designed to be homely for a smaller group. The owners live nearby and have a reputation for personal service to ensure that you and your family get the most out of your holiday in the Algarve.

Accommodation

Casa Milton, luxury villa Lagos, sleeps 10 with a separate cot for baby. 3 double rooms and 2 twin rooms.

Renovated in 2015 to the highest standard, the luxury is fully insulated and double glazed, it is cool in summer and dry and warm in winter. All rooms have air conditioning which can be used as heating as well.

Bedrooms:

Entrance level:
Bedroom 1: Twin beds (2 single beds), shared bathroom with shower and 1 sink
Bedroom 2: Twin beds, shared bathroom with bedroom 1
Bedroom 3: Double bed, en-suite to bathroom with shower and 1 sink
Bedroom 4: Double bed, en-suite to bath/shower, 2 sinks. This room has a safe, and have doors open to terrace with pool and BBQ.

First floor:
Bedroom 5: Double bed, en-suite to bathroom with shower/bath, 2 sinks.

The kitchen is modern and well equipped with a small breakfast bar with 4 stools.

The lounge of the luxury villa Lagos, has ample sofas and chairs, is open to the dining area with large table and chairs, and all is looking over the terrace with large private pool.

Outside:

The luxury villa Lagos, has a large terrace with panoramic countryside views of the Monchique mountains, Sagres and Aljezur. A nice covered area with dining table and chairs, and a hammock, to enjoy lunches and dinners (BBQ available) and the magnificent views! 10 luxury sun loungers waiting for you around the large pool, to relax and enjoy the luxury villa Lagos.

Surroundings:

Casa Milton, is located on the ridge named Funchal, just north-west of Lagos. The luxury villa Lagos, is secluded, and private, and you need a car to visit Lagos(4 km) or Praia da Luz(7 km). Both Lagos and Luz are very popular, and you will find here plenty of beaches, beach bars and restaurants, as well as supermarkets and other amenities.

Lagos:
Casa Funchal, luxury villa Lagos, located on a hill, overlooking Lagos and surroundings. Lagos is an ancient and dynamic coastal town in the Algarve, proud of its historic past – it played an important role in the Great Maritime Discoveries. The little port of Lagos Portugal is nestled in one of the biggest bays in Europe, which offers clear and calm beaches with their ochre rocks carved by the sea.

Lagos centre offers a maze of cobbled criss-crossed streets of note-worthy architecture, fine restaurants and shops, beautiful beaches and vibrant night life.

The nearby large beach of Meia Praia is about 5 km away, while the spectacular Ponta da Piedade rock formation, with beautiful caves is a little closer(3 km).

The immediate surrounding area offers a full range of amenities and activities, including restaurants, bars and extensive night life. Golf is available at the nearby courses of Parque da Floresta, Boavista, Palmares, Penina or Morgado.

Water sports include water skiing, windsurfing, sailing, diving, deep-sea fishing. motorboat cruises, centered round the bustling Marina Lagos. Further Algarve activities are jeep and dolphin safaris, horseback riding, tennis, clay pigeon shooting, bowling and micro-light flying.

Casa Milton, luxury villa Lagos, an ideal holiday house close to Lagos and popular Praia da Luz, west Algarve Portgual.

Casa Luzia

About the villa:

Casa Luzia is countryside villa in a hamlet called Monte Boi, between Messines and Silves. The villa Algarve has a main house with 2 floors(levels) and annex, ideal for families and friends. Casa Luzia is modern villa with private pool and garden. The view is magnificent, and you must experience this to believe!

Accommodation:

The kitchen, dining and lounge is an open plan. Large, bright space, with doors open to a covered terrace.

The kitchen of the villa Algarve is very well equipped, so if you like cooking during your holiday in the Algarve, this is not a problem.

Bedrooms:

Downstairs are 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, Ideal for a family with children. The master bedroom has entrance to the garden.

Ground level is the 3rd bedroom en-suite.

All beds are single beds.

Annex:

About 20 meters of the main house is an annex with kitchenette, dining and lounge area. The lounge sofa can be made up as bed, if a family would prefer to sleep together. Upstairs is a bathroom and twin bedroom.

Children:

Children are very welcome at Casa Luzia, therefor the owners supply:

  • 1x travel cot
  • 1x high chair
  • 1x Baby bath
  • 1x Baby phone
  • Anti slip bath tub mat
  • baby towels
  • 1x guard rail for beds (that young children don’t fall out of beds)
  • quilt cover and pillow cases with children friendly designs
  • Night lights
  • play mat
  • toys

Outside:

Casa Luzia, has a private pool and garden. All very well maintained. The garden of the modern villa is fenced and private. Plus the terrace between pool and house has a gate. A nice wooden deck with ample of sun lounges and a BBQ area. Near the main house is a covered area with dining table and chairs. From the terrace you have this magnificent, lush view towards the coast. Can you imagine having your dinner or drink while watching the sunset from your private terrace?!

Surroundings:

The modern villa Algarve, is located in a traditional little, quiet village called Monte Boi. Close to market town Messines which is a few minutes’ drive a way. Messines you can find all amenities you need. Historic, fairy tale town Silves is a little 15 minutes drive. Here you find plenty of terraces, bars and restaurants, some have live music.

Beaches Algarve:

Your holiday in the Algarve is not complete without visiting the beaches in the Algarve. Although Casa Luzia is located inland, the villa Algarve is not far from the renowned beaches Algarve, and popular places like Albufeira and Carvoeiro.

A nice wide stretched sandy beach is Armacao de Pera, only 20 minutes drive a way.

Activities Algarve:

Although Casa luzia is a very nice modern villa in the Algarve, you might want to undertake some other activities than lounging around your private pool and enjoying the lush view.

Very popular is the Zoo Marine, near Albufeira, and there area few waterslide parks, all about 20/25 minutes drive away from Casa Luzia. Other watersports, like sailing, surfing etc are easy to arrange at the coastal places like Albufeira and Carvoeiro and Portimao. Dolphin trips you can do from Portimao, Ferragudo and Lagos. Trips to the caves, the most popular one is at Benagil.

Playing golf in the Algarve is not a problem at all, about 40 renowned golf course spread over the Algarve. Close the villa Algarve is Silves Golf.

Casa Gloria

Tastefully restored in 2016, Casa Gloria is a 4 bed single-storey farmhouse full of character and fitted with underfloor heating throughout making it ideal for both winter and summer months. The countryside farmhouse retains its traditional charm while updated for modern life with a large open plan lounge / dining area with wood-burner and a fully fitted kitchen, complete with modern appliances.

Spend afternoons on the higher level terrace, the perfect spot to watch over the kids playing in the pool or garden, or take a short walk to the village where you can enjoy a drink or two at a local bar. Alternatively, jump in the car and discover some of the best things the Algarve has to offer in less than a 10 minute drive away.

Accommodation: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 8 persons

  • Open plan kitchen with island
  • Living / dining room
  • Four bedrooms
  • 1x double bedroom with en-suite with shower and bath
  • 1x double bedroom with en-suite with rain shower
  • 1x twin bedroom with en-suite rain shower
  • 1x twin bedroom with separate bathroom with rain shower

Outside

The covered terrace complete with large table and chairs and built in BBQ just off the lounge is the ideal spot for your al fresco dining all year round. Follow the steps down to find the open terrace with salt water pool and sun loungers surrounded by a well maintained garden and lawn. The garden has its own children’s play area with swing as well as a hammock to relax on.

Amenities

  • Private pool: dimensions 9x4m / salt water / depth 1-1.80m
  • Private playground
  • Private parking
  • Wood burner
  • BBQ
  • Ceiling fans in bedrooms
  • Cot
  • High chair
  • Flat screen TV
  • Satellite TV
  • WiFi/Internet

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