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Situated in the middle of the Mayan Riviera, the Caribbean seaside town of Playa del Carmen is a popular tourist destination for North Americans and Europeans. Travelers can explore the nearby Mayan ruins, sunbathe, shop, snorkel and scuba dive. The town has a European, lounge atmosphere, and many world-class restaurants and stores on the popular Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue). While the surrounding area has several large, all-inclusive resorts, the center of town features many sophisticated, unique small boutique hotels. Hotel Kinbe This budget hotel is close to Quinta Avenida and only 50 meters from the beach. It has modern, eclectic dйcor, such as an onyx bridge leading to a pool with a waterfall. Guests can spend time in the tropical garden area or terrace overlooking the ocean. There are in-room massages, plasma televisions, minibars and in-rooms safes available. The hotel staff is multilingual and can provide assistance with tour bookings and car rentals. Hotel Kinbe Hotel Playa del Karma Featuring a courtyard tropical pool and hammocks in front of each room, this hotel is located in the center of the Colonial district of Playa del Carmen. Each room has a palapa roof, and there is an onsite spa offering astrology readings and Mayan healing techniques. The hotel has an Italian influence and offers daily breakfasts, as well as stocked minibars in each room. Hotel Playa del Karma La Tortuga Hotel and Spa Situated in the center of Playa del Carmen, just a block from Quinta Avenida and minutes from the beach, this boutique hotel offers airport transportation and beach club access to guests. It has a tropical pool courtyard with a poolside bar, and a Zen Eco Spa that features traditional Mayan treatments such as honey body wraps and Itza massages. Breakfast at the adjacent restaurant is included in the room rate. La Tortuga Hotel and Spa Hotel Deseo This adults-only boutique hotel is ideal for the young and trendy traveler. The hotel entrance is off the busy Quinta Avenida, with pyramid-style stone steps. Rooms are minimalist and romantic, and the hotel has a mix of lounge and Latin music throughout the common areas and two pools. The bar is a popular venue in Playa Del Carmen’s nightlife scene and is open until around 1 a.m. Hotel Deseo 2: Lagoa and Ferrugado; Two Resorts in Western Algarve
LAGOA Location:Western Algarve Population: 6,000 The inland resort of Lagoa has seen many settlers in its long history. The town occupies an enviable postion on the summit of a small hill, which gave it a strategic advantge, which the Romans, the Phoeniciains and the Moors were quick to captilise on. The arrival of the Moors in the early 13th century marked a change in Lagoa’s fortunes. Up until then Lagoa had been merely a fortified hamlet; it was now offcially nominated a town , but like so much of Southern Portugal it suffered greatly in Lisbon earthquake of 1755. Some forty years later Lagoa was to gain notoriaty through Josй Joaquim Sousa Reis, also known as Rernexido, who became a 19th century Robin Hood. For almost 20 years he, and his band of outlaws, terrorised the Algarve, even venturing into the neighbouring province of Alentejo. He was eventually captured, and executed in Faro in 1838. Like so many other Algarvian towns and villages, the main economy of the area surrounding Lagoa had been the fishing industry and wine production. In recent times these have been superceded by tourism, which is now a major contributor to the region’s finances; the town used to be surrounded by hectares of vineyards which have been systematically sold as building land. Fortunately there are still a few vineyards on the outskirts of town which produce good quality red wine. Lagoa has a great architectural heritage, with several important public buildings such as the Ingreja de la Misericordia which dates from the 17th century, and is one of the most significant in the Silves municipality. At the centre of the town is the church of Nossa Senhora de Luz, which although constructed almost a century later than the Misericorda, occupies a site which was formerly a hermitage dating from the 16th century. The Convento do Sгo Josй, dating from 1713, is now used for cultural events, but some original features remain, the most interesting of which is the small revolving door through which unwanted babies would be anonymously passed, to be taken care of by the nuns. Every August Lagoa comes alive with the Fatacil Fair – one of Portugal’s most important commercial and agricultural events. The Facatil is a time of festivity and enjoyment, with traditional bands, singers and dancers. Lagoa is only a few minutes from some lovely beaches – the Praia de Barranco, Praia Nova and the Praia Pintadhino have golden sands, and plenty of activities for water sports enthusiasts. 3: Property in the Lagos Marina District
The Lagos Marina district is located within the city of Lagos that is situated on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Bensafrim River. With a population of around 18,000 the city of Lagos is a hot-spot for tourists and for those looking to purchase property in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. There are many unique housing developments in the Lagos area, but none more sought after than the properties in the area of the marina. The Marina de Lagos has distinguished itself with several prestigious awards such as the Euromarina Anchor Award, the 5 Gold Anchor Award and the European Blue Flag award. The Marina de Lagos has worked hard to ensure that it provides the best of everything to its visitors and it is this attention to detail and stellar customer service that draws more and more people every year. The popularity of the Marina de Lagos has encouraged customer interest in purchasing property in the residential areas established near to the marina. Offering a variety of luxuriously appointed apartments, each development has a variety of facilities and services available for its residents. From onsite communal pools to private underground parking each residential area is only minutes from the Praia Meia as well as only minutes from the Old Town section of Lagos that is filled with another large selection of bars, restaurants, shops and nightlife venues. The Marina de Lagos itself is an impeccably manicured and well maintained secure facility that is home to more than 460 berths for boats from all over the world. With visitors arriving all year round, a variety of shops and services have sprung up on the waterfront to service both the resident and the tourist. There is a large, well appointed nearby supermarket as well as the usual plethora of bars, restaurants and cafйs all within easy walking distance of both the marina itself and the residential areas. The marina is separated from the remainder of Lagos by a pedestrian bridge that connects the two. This bridge is raised and lowered for boat traffic and watching the boats pass by is a common pastime. Other activities can be arranged at the marina including diving tours, surfing, wind surfing, deep sea fishing, cycling, dolphin watching and more. In addition Lagos and the marina are close to the other features of the Algarve such as the zoo, water parks, and myriad beaches. The Marina de Lagos offers the opportunity to live on the water without having to pay exorbitant prices found elsewhere in the Algarve. And with all that Lagos has to offer, it is no wonder that the properties around the marina are continually sought after and remain a popular choice for those looking for both a primary and investment property. Page 1 of 2 1 2 > |