CLEAN & SAFE: In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Algarve Vacation and our respective cleaning services have introduced new procedures. Being fully aware of the present situation additional safety & sanitation measures have been implemented in effect at this property. Villa Matira Villa Matira is a lovely 5-bedroom holiday home in central Albufeira (sleeping 10 + 3 guests), just a few minutes’ walk from both the Albufeira Old Town and the colourful Marina. With an unbeatable location, private swimming pool (pool heating available as an optional extra) and breath-taking sea views, this villa is the perfect holiday home for your getaway with family or friends. Villa Matira has free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning in all rooms and is currently undergoing a refurbishment before the start of the 2021 season. Updated photographs will be available soon. The property is spread out over several levels, and benefits from a stunning rooftop terrace, from which you can take in the expansive sea and city views. On the second level there’s a twin bedroom, as well as 2 bathrooms. The remaining bedrooms are located on the first level (2 twin bedrooms and 1 double bedroom) from which you can awake to views of the ocean. The lower floor of the property houses the living areas, a bedroom, a guest washroom and a fully equipped kitchen including dishes & utensils, gas hob, electric oven, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, toaster and coffee machine. From the kitchen and living area on the lower floor you can also take in the stunning ocean views and memorable sunsets. The cosy living / dining room allows for family meals and evening get-togethers and has direct access to the terrace by the swimming pool (pool heating available as an optional extra) where you can enjoy a meal al fresco, cooked on the barbeque while taking in the magnificent views. Out on the pool terrace you’ll find plenty of sun loungers to soak up the sun or lounge in the shade in between dips in the pool. Villa Matira has an incredibly central location, in a residential neighbourhood of Albufeira. The property is just a 2-minute walk from the nearest supermarket (Intermarché) and has a variety of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés within close proximity. The famous Elevador do Peneco accessing the beach below is just a 6-minute walk away, the Albufeira Old Town is within a 10-minute walk and the Albufeira Strip is just a 10-minute drive away. With such an excellent location, Car Hire is not necessary/needed, however if you want to hire a car, we can help you with your request. Other options of transportation include the local bus the Albufeira “Giro” with several routes around town and local taxis which are readily available and well-priced (for which contact information will be provided). The changeover day for this property is on Saturday. **If your flights are booked or your dates are fixed and these do not match the changeover day, please send an enquiry to confirm that they can be accepted before making a booking. ** Pool Heating will always be an upgrade for your holidays, especially when travelling with children. The temperature of the water when the pool heating is activated will always be between 5ºC and 8ºC higher than if there was no pool heating. Check-in schedule: from 16:00 to 0:00 Check-out schedule: 10:00 Minimum stay is 7 days or multiples of 7 (however this may be flexible in low season) • Changeover day is on Saturday (however this may be flexible in low season) • Breakage Deposit Groups: € 200 per person (payable by credit card only) • Booking handling, insurance and archive fee of 2,9% on rental and breakage deposit amounts. Prices up to 10 people. • From the 10th to the 13th person an additional rental amount is required which includes either an extra bed (for only €77 each, per week) or, in the case of small children (babies/toddlers), a cot (for only €21 each, per week). The agency asks you to contact them a week before arrival to inform them of your plane/ship Nº and the arrival time to arrange key collection. We kindly ask you to phone us about your arrival time once you are at your destination. VAT included in the accommodation price. Pets not allowed. ***Please note that in the case of all cancellations there will be a mandatory handling and archive fee of €250 to cover all administration costs incurred, even for bookings made under the Free cancellation policy. The administration cost for the alteration of dates is €150.***