Alvor Arcos Beach - sun, pool and village calm

The space

Alvor Arcos Beach is a ground-floor apartment of 70m², plus an 11m² south-facing terrace, set within a complex in the centre of Alvor.

The layout is clean and practical. From the entrance, the first bedroom is immediately to your left, with two single beds and its own shutters for privacy. Directly opposite is a full bathroom with shower and toilet. Further in, the second bedroom has a queensize bed and an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. Both bedrooms have their own air conditioning unit.

The living and kitchen area runs as one open space. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, kettle, and wine glasses. The living area connects directly to the south-facing terrace, as does the ensuite bedroom, with both doors leading to the same balcony.

The apartment sleeps 4 guests. Children from 2 years old are welcome; infants under 2 are also accommodated.

Mornings on that south-facing terrace, with the sun already on the tiles, are the reason to book this one.

Guest access

The entire apartment is yours during your stay for optimal privacy and space.

★ Bedroom 1: two single beds
★ Bedroom 2: queensize bed with ensuite bathroom
★ Fully equipped kitchen (oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, kettle)
★ Air conditioning in all rooms
★ Smart TV
★ WiFi internet
★ Linen and towels provided

Street parking is available in the surrounding streets. No private parking is included.

➤ We usually welcome families or responsible adults, because the accommodation is part of a neighbourhood and we love our neighbours. Parties and other disturbances are not accepted. Please get in touch with us before booking if you're unsure if you fit this profile, so we can see whether this accommodation fits your travel plans.
➤ Kids and babies are welcome. A travel cot and highchair are available — please let us know when booking.

Guest interaction

This home is in the hands of Rental Valley, a property management team who work hard to make sure your stay is smooth and comfortable! We are available should you have any questions or requests during your stay. From one week before arrival, we'll send you our rental guide. This holds all useful information to help you arrive safely and much more. So please read it carefully before your arrival and let us know if you need anything or have any questions.

Neighbourhood

Alvor is one of the Algarve's most likeable village towns: a proper working harbour at the mouth of a ria estuary, a tangle of cobbled streets in the old centre, and one of the longest beaches on this stretch of coast. It manages to be popular without feeling overwhelmed, and the old quarter around the castle ruins and the church retains genuine character.

Praia de Alvor runs west from the harbour mouth for around three kilometres, backed by dunes and the lagoon of the Alvor estuary. The beach is broad, sheltered from the west, and well suited to families. The boardwalk along the ria is worth an evening walk at low tide.

The village centre has everything you need for a stay: supermarkets, a market square, bakeries, fish restaurants along the harbour front, and a small pharmacy. Portimão, with larger supermarkets, a shopping centre, and the Autódromo do Algarve, is a short drive east. Lagos, with its old town, marina, and boat trips to the sea caves, is around 10 to 15 minutes by car.

Getting around

A car is recommended for this location, particularly if you plan to explore the wider Algarve. Alvor itself is walkable and the beach is reachable on foot, but surrounding towns and beaches are better reached by car. Street parking in the surrounding streets is generally available.

Faro Airport is around 50 minutes by car. Portimão is around 10 minutes. Lagos is around 15 minutes.

Other things to note

➤ Check-in time: 16:00-22:00 (late arrival possible in consultation)
➤ Check-out time: before 10:00

➤ Smoking is not permitted inside the apartment. Smoking is allowed on the terrace.
➤ The shared outdoor pools are accessed using key fob

ℹ SEF REQUIREMENTS. All property owners in Portugal have a legal requirement to report tourists' and guests' information to Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (known for short as SEF). To comply with legal requirements, from a week before arrival, we shall send you a link to our SEF form to complete and send back to us before your arrival. It is a mandatory requirement.