Description

We want to highlight that the area is not built up and over populated with people. The beach is a large expansive area where you can relax with the family. Our standards on cleanliness are high and we will be following the additional cleanliness and disinfection guideline which will ensure a safe area.

We are very close to Portugal and Faro airport is about 1 hour's drive.

Only Saturday to Saturday bookings will be available during the peak months of June, July and August.

An established, spacious, nicely furnished villa that sleeps 6-8 people. The villa has its own private, secluded swimming pool (8 X 4 metres) which is open all year. A sunbathing area around the pool that has the sun all day. There is a courtyard area with BBQ and seating under a wooden gazebo, a lovely place to enjoy your lunch or for evening entertaining.
The undercover terrace at the back provides a comfortable, cool and relaxing area to sit, eat or read, looking out onto the pool and garden. The front veranda is a quiet place to sit and watch the sun go down. It is not a townhouses, so you will enjoy your own privacy, peace and safety!

The villa is a straight 10 min walk to the beach, local shops, tapas bars and restaurants. Prices reflect the local Spanish population and expect to pay 2.5 euro for a glass of wine.
El Portil is on the Costa de la Luz in the region of Huelva. It is also known as the Spanish Algarve. It is an area with stunningly clean, golden beaches, backed with pine trees and faces La Flecha and the Atlantic.

GOLF: see below details
CYCLING : Expansive cycling routes on your doorstep. Bike hire available locally.
BIRD WATCHING: around Laguna El Portil fresh water lake, Marimas El Rompido, Donana National Park
WALKING: Along beach, through the forest; various national parks.
PADDLE BOARDING and SAILING on the beach clubs.
GYM, TENNIS COURTS: walking distance in sports centre.
GOKARTING TRACK and WATERPARK - PlayaCartaya

Airports:
Faro airport (Portugal): 1 hour drive on a good, almost empty motorway. Faro is served by all main airline carriers. Taxi 130 euros or there is a coach service.
Seville airport: Just over 1 hour drive on a motorway, the road is busier, as driving around the city. It is possible to get a train or bus from Seville to Huelva. Taxi approx 130 euros.
Jerez airport: 1-1/2 hour drive (Ryanair)
Lisbon airport (Portugal): 4 hour drive.
Malaga airport: 3-1/2 hour
Car hire is recommended as easier to get to and from airport. It can be arranged through a variety of companies. There is no problem hiring a car in Portugal and driving over into Spain. Some companies may charge a supplement. There is no border crossing. We recommend you book car hire in advance, particularly for July and August. Please contact us for further info if needed.

Surrounding area and things to do:
5 minute drive: El Rompido a pretty fishing village and a nature reserve. Punta Umbria a lively beach town both have great fish restaurants.
25 minute drive: Portugal and the attractive border towns of Ayamonte and Villa Real; The monastery and museum at La Rabida to see where the Christopher Columbus set sail.
I hour drive: Seville with its extraordinary charm, history and artistic richness (regular train and bus service from Huelva); The hills of Sierra de Aracena, villages like Jabugo famous for its ham; El Rocio, a religious village with a surreal western feel, as the village streets are sanded and its residents use horseback for transportation. The El Rocío pilgrimage is the most famous in the region, attracting nearly a million people from across Andalucia and the entire country, and beyond. This is around the end of May each year. It is also the gateway to The Donana National Park, Spain's largest wildlife reserve, world class wetland site for migrating birds. The Rio Tinto mines about 45 min drive.

Golf: The villa is next to Nuevo Portil Golf Course so just a few minutes drive to the entrance (a bit far to walk to clubhouse with clubs!). Interesting course interwoven through villas & houses. Variety of holes long par 5's, short par 3's some hitting towards the sea. Very reasonable prices and good twilight offers.
5 minute drive - El Rompido, a stunning 36 hole course with magnificent views over the Atlantic (It is the venue for the Mail on Sunday classic finals) Some have described some 'impossible holes'. Course guide recommended lots of balls!
Nearby 15 minutes is Bellavista GC, which is a parkland course. Newly renovated course with a 'local' club feel. La Moncilla( designed by José María Olazábal) a spectacular new course, also worth a visit.
30 minute drive - Islantilla GC which is a well established course with an excellent reputation for its 27 hole course, and Costa Esuri near the border.
In Portugal - Castro Marim GC a stunning course with great views just over the border, it's a must play course. If you want a real treat try Monte Rei.