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This idyllic location is in the beautiful contryside of Portugal’s Algarve region, with direct views over Barragem do Funcho and the river. Whilst here, you will be exploring Algarve like never before!
Admire its gorgeous landscape with panoramic views of the scenery. The vibrant rolling hills along beautiful rivers are...Read All
Cheryl and Graham look forward to welcoming you to their wonderful riverside home in the Algarve.
Cheryl and Graham look forward to welcoming you to their wonderful riverside home in the Algarve.
Algarve is a beautiful southern coastline in Portugal. It’s a region blessed with glorious sandy beaches, picturesque landscapes and perfect weather.
Stay in an exceptional villa tucked into the bend of a river in Portugal’s Algarve countryside, just 15 minutes from the town of Silves. Lovingly known as ‘the river house’, it will leave you feeling relaxed, inspired and very much at home. With terraces overlooking surrounding countryside, limitless walking trails and a starry night sky, there isn’t a more idyllic place to explore on foot.
Getting there
Please note that prices for the holidays do not include flights. We recommend using www.skyscanner.net to check flights.
Nearest airport: Faro – 35 minutes away by car.
Transfers are included in the price from Faro airport, and your hosts will arrange for a pickup on arrival day at 3pm and one transfer on departure day
Most of the walking tours begin at your accommodation, Figs on the Funcho. Your guide (sometimes Cheryl) will meet you here before you embark on your hike through Algarve's beautiful landscape.
This trip is available all year apart from July and August. It is recommended to visit Algarve in Spring, to see the landscape blossoming.
You can choose which room you want! You can either have a double sized bedroom with an en-suite bathroom for 2 people, or a group suite including 3 double bedrooms with a shared bathroom. All rooms in Figs on the Funcho are beautiful, so you won't be disappointed either way!
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