A fresh and newly renovated, 3 floor functional and air contitioned house in a small, friendly and quite village (28/8-25/9). For us (mother/father, 4 yr & 10 month + grandparents) this was a perfect house; 4 bathrooms, large kitchen and bed rooms for all. Close access to small shops, restaurants and cafées. You need to take a small ferry to the beach, but this was only a few minutes walk from the house + 10 min to the beach. Great success with the 4 yr old. Good information and service from the owner.
Relevant information from us:
Taxi: 40-50 Euro to/from Faro airport to house, 4-5 Euro to/from Tavira)
We took taxi from airport and rented car during our stay. One rental company in Santa Luzia (â30 por 1 linhaâ by the harbour). The others could deliver. Most companies are aligned in price.
You don't need a car in St. Luzia only to travel around Algarve etc.
Bike for hire: Main street St. Luzia. We walked a lot - also to Tavira.
Internet: Public library in Tavira (for free) â walking time 25-45 min depending w or w/o children. Just follow the main road to Tavira and follow signs. Bring your own lap top or borrow stationary PC for free (30 min). Nice cafĂ© in the library. The library also has a room for children with TV/DVD.
Personal treatment: cheap hairdresser, pedicure, manicure and SPA in Tavira. Hairdresser close to house as well. We used her. Restaurants/Bars (a few among many nice ones):
A Ver Tavira (Tavira, by the castle). Fado evenings Thursdays. Piano bar rest of week.
Vincent â St. Luzia, Rue TeotĂłneo Pererira 7, 1min from the house. Great value for money, very nice food and good service. Speaks fluent English.
In general a lot of small bars and restaurants/cafĂ©s â just walk the narrow streets to find them! Friendly people and quiet atmosphere. A few festivals during our stay. Easy to get information related to water parks etc on the Algarve. Only downside: no pool and internt