Villa Douro is located in Acoteias, a small suburb of Albufeira, the tourist hub of the Algarve. About 7 kilometers from Albufeira, it is not at all in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city, but in a quiet residential area with other villas and vacation homes/apartments. The beach is easily accessible in just a few minutes on foot (about 500 m). The sandy beach, typical of this part of the Algarve with its dramatic cliff, is kept clean at all times and offers an ideal spot for sunbathing and relaxing. The “center” of Acoteias is just a few steps away, where you’ll find several restaurants serving traditional Portuguese and international cuisine in a cozy atmosphere, as well as smaller bars, shops, and a supermarket with a bakery.<br><br>Aside from the optional use of air conditioning, all additional costs are included in the rental rates. For the use of air conditioning (most guests use the air conditioning for heating in the winter rather than for cooling in the summer), we charge 10.00 euros per day of use. The rental rates include the following services: electricity, natural gas, water, bed linens (changed once a week), towels, and beach towels (not for use at the beach). Kitchen towels are provided. Our housekeeper and gardener come for about 2 hours a day (except on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays): daily cleaning of the bedrooms and bathrooms, cleaning of other rooms as needed, and maintenance of the garden and pool. Free Wi-Fi.<br><br>