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Stunning Farmhouse With Private Gated Pool & Outstanding Sea and Beach Views

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The pool - four gentle steps into the water
The Sitting Room - 2010
You have arrived!
A sunset over a white building with a garden and a fence.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a bathroom with a glass door, and a wall-mounted towel rack.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Sesmarias, Albufeira 8200, Algarve
  • Place, Arrifes Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sao Rafael Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Albufeira Marina
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1 - The Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2 - the Twin Room

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 - the "Bread Oven" room

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5 - the Annexe

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Farmhouse With Private Gated Pool & Outstanding Sea and Beach Views

Casa do Grego has glorious sea views and stands alone in an unspoilt area of outstanding natural beauty. It is set back from a cliff-top with uninterrupted views down to the Sao Rafael beaches overlooking fig and olive trees and many mature mimosas and umbrella pines. The Grego is a 5 bedroom converted 160 year old farmhouse but has been sympathetically modernised to retain many of its original features including its bread oven, cisterna and water catchment area. It is a family home with a well-equipped modern kitchen, TV, WiFi, DVD player, outside terraces, barbecue and a gated heated 9x4m swimming pool with gentle graduated steps. Casa do Grego is within easy walking distance of the beaches of Sao Rafael with impressive beach cafes, the new prize-winning marina of Albufeira and many excellent restaurants. Albufeira is located in the central Algarve and is close to several golf courses, a riding school, slide and splashes and Zoomarine - well worth a visit with or without children. The farmhouse is built along traditional lines with walls nearly 1 metre thick in places, mainly stone tiles on the floors and air vents through the roof in various places. The combination of these features and the regular on-shore sea breeze mean that it is rarely too hot. There is, however, a fan in each bedroom just in case the wind drops at night - a rare occurrence.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please note that bookings are rarely accepted unle

Important information

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Property Registration Number 41324/AL
Property # 8040382
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Albufeira

Located in Albufeira, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Albufeira Marina and Balaia Golf Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sao Rafael Beach and Praia dos Alemães. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqualand Algarve, or check out an event or a game at Albufeira Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Sesmarias, Albufeira 8200, Algarve

What's nearby

  • Arrifes Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sao Rafael Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 14 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nossa Senhora da Orada Convent - 15 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Coelha Beach - 16 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 18 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fat Cats - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Castello Di Norcia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪el barrio - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Spar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪História do Pão - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning Farmhouse With Private Gated Pool & Outstanding Sea and Beach Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning Farmhouse With Private Gated Pool & Outstanding Sea and Beach Views ?

As of 1 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning Farmhouse With Private Gated Pool & Outstanding Sea and Beach Views on 1 October 2026 start from NZ$4,469, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Stunning Farmhouse With Private Gated Pool & Outstanding Sea and Beach Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning Farmhouse With Private Gated Pool & Outstanding Sea and Beach Views ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Farmhouse With Private Gated Pool & Outstanding Sea and Beach Views ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Farmhouse With Private Gated Pool & Outstanding Sea and Beach Views ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Farmhouse With Private Gated Pool & Outstanding Sea and Beach Views located?

This family-friendly Albufeira holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Golfo de Cádiz and Sao Rafael Beach. Albufeira Old Town Square and Albufeira Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely old property. Full of character and with a great sense of privacy. Very well equipped and has a lovely pool.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Filipe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

We had a wonderful time at casa do grego. The place is beatiful. Our family will come back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
I am so glad that you enjoyed your time at Casa do Grego. We will look forward to your return! Al the best, FD
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay with everything you could possibly want. Location fabulous with the Marina and 2 lovely beaches within easy walking distance. We didn’t hire a car as we used local ubers being readily available and cheap. We all loved the villa and the outdoor space. There were no neighbours to disturb which was a bonus with 4 lively boys. Thank you for a lovely stay and would definitely recommend Casa Greg
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday with an opportunity to catch up after Covid restrictions

The property provided a lovely base for our family to get together after such a long time. The villa had everything we needed and was ideal for young children. We had all our meals outside looking at the view and enjoyed spending time in the lovely pool which was safely behind a gated access point. We would recommend Caso do Greco to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
'Bless you all - I am so glad you all had a good holiday at Casa do Grego and hope very much that we can welcome you back again! All the very best, Freya
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine S.

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Nice vacation

The property is big and therefore enough space for a big family. It is an old farmhouse outside of Albufeira, so you shouldn't expect to have anything surrounding it but the nature. You also need to make sure that you have a car to go and visit the beaches. We enjoyed it very much and had a good time with the whole family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam G.

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Not happy - to be home!

Beautiful home away from home with friends and family. 10 of us in total and none of us can find fault in Casa Do Grego. The house is well laid out, with a lovely outdoor area and pool, enough space for all of us and pretty much everything we needed to be self-sufficient for the week. Close enough to both the marina and some lovely beaches to walk, but cheap enough in an Uber if you’re not up to the hike up the hills. Great comms with both the owner and the agent too. All in all, we had a fantastic week and will no doubt be back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
We look forward to welcoming you back again at Casa do Grego - and soon! Thank you for your excellent review which is very much appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really loved this property!! Excellent communication and information shared before arrival and we were met by the property manager after arrival which was really helpful. The farmhouse is traditional and really unique. It sits in a quiet location with no immediate neighbours and is an easy walk to Sao Rafael. Albufeira marina was only a 15 min walk which had really reasonably priced restaurants and was much quieter than the old town. The location was perfect, especially if you enjoy walking. The house was really well equipped for the number of people it accommodates, especially the kitchen which had everything you could need plus 2 large fridge / freezers, perfect for a large group.The outdoor space was fabulous and spacious with both seating and dining areas and a great sized swimming pool. The pool had sunshine all day! So much to see and do locally and a great location for exploring the Algarve. Our party of 9 (adults and teenagers) would all definitely recommend this property and hope to return.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Utting

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent villa for family, great location, will visit again. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janneke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prachtig, authentiek en zeer ruim huis met een heerlijk zwembad
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bernard d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nous avons passé un très agréable séjour malgré les petits inconvénients liés à la période hivernale. Mme Pauline nous a bien aidés.le cadre est très pittoresque.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super séjours,Maison très typique de l'Algarve avec un très grand espace extérieur bien aménagé et une belle piscine avec vue sur l'océan, plage à 10 minutes à pied sans vis-à-vis.Un grand merci à Pauline qui a su réagir très rapidement pour un souci de frigidaire et qui est très à l'écoute. Petits aménagements à suggérer : un point de lumière supplémentaire au point repas extérieur (pas assez de lumière), la cafetière expresso toute neuve, impossible de faire un café correctement sans qu'elle fuie.Toute la famille a passé un agréable séjour.Seul problème à ce séjour, lors de la réservation j'avais réservé pour 7 adultes et 3 enfants, donc 10 personnes pour une villa de 11 personnes.J'ai ajouté 2 enfants et on m'a facturé 564 en supplément. Être honnête coûte cher.Dans l'ensemble, très belle villa, je recommande.José
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

catherine d.

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Tres belle villa, avec vue sur mer. La piscine est vraiment un plus.villa tres fonctionnelle,il y a tout ce qu il faut. Juste besoin d une voiture pour se déplacer car il n y a rien aux alentours, mais je recommande tout de même cette villa,nous avons passé une excellente semaine
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIAN M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour

Vacances superbes en famille ; maison très agréables, extérieur bien aménagé avec piscine sécurisée pour nos petits enfants ; bien placée pour visiter les sites pittoresques de l'Algarve et accéder aux plages. Très ensoleillé pendant notre séjour. Je conseille cette maison
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joanne W.

Liked: Location

Bon séjour dans l'ensemble

L’emplacement est très bien situé (plages et routes), la maison est spacieuse et bien agencée, sans vis à vis. Les chambres sont de belle taille et la cuisine est très bien équipée. Pauline, la manager a toujours été disponible au moindre soucis. Il y a cependant des points faibles que nous devons mentionner ; linge de lit usé (délavé et abîmé), oreillers trop fins, serviettes de toilette rêches, trouées et sentant le renfermé. Les transats de piscines sont anciens et mériteraient d’être changés (déformés, inconfortables, odeur de moisi). Nous avons dû faire changer les parasols de piscine durant le séjour (un était cassé depuis le début et l’autre était en mauvais état). Les chaises extérieures sont de mauvaise qualité et instables.Grosses tâches et usures sur les matelas de banc extérieur. Il a été très difficile de dormir, spécifiquement pour les enfants en bas âge. Les chambres sont dotées de ventilateurs, qui eux aussi mériteraient d’être changés (bruyants, grinçants) et qui n’ont fait que brasser de l’air chaud. Il conviendrait d’équiper la maison au minimum avec des climatiseurs mobiles dans les chambres. L’eau de la piscine a été trouble durant toute la durée de notre séjour. EN CONCLUSION: La maison est agréable et sa situation géographique est parfaite mais nous avons été déçus de la qualité du matériel sur place au regard du prix du séjour. Il n'est pourtant pas cher de procéder à ces simples ajustements, c'est dommage.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin S.

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Urlaub im casa do Grego

Wir hatten einen unvergesslichen Urlaub in diesem wunderschönen alten Bauernhaus. Die ruhige Lage mit Meerblick ließ uns für 8 Tage in eine andere Welt eintauchen! Atemberaubende Strände in unmittelbarer Nähe (zwischen 2 und 10 Autominuten). Wir waren jeden Tag an einem anderen Strand und der tolle Pool ließ uns die Zeit zu Hause genießen und war erfrischend! Einziger Kritikpunkt ist der muffige Geruch der Kästen und Kommoden. Wir mussten unsere gesamten Kleider nach unserer Rückkehr zu Hause waschen, um den Geruch loszuwerden.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dominique S.

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Exceptionnel

Nous avons passé une excellente semaine dans cette villa très bien située dans un quartier très calme d'Albufeira avec une vue magnifique sur les falaises de Baleeira depuis la terrasse sur le toit. La maison est grande, parfaite pour notre groupe de 7 amis, très bien équipée, absolument rien ne manque. La literie est de très bonne qualité. L'extérieur est vaste, nous avons beaucoup apprécié la terrasse couverte pour les repas à l'abri du soleil et la grande piscine. Vraiment rien à redire, parfait.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Proberty

very caring treatment. ideal property for families with children, have plenty of space to live out. the house manager Pauline is very accommodating and takes care of everything if there are problems. we would love to come back.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helga B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Heerlijk familieverblijf

Albufierra als gezinsvakantie niet aan te raden maar de Casa had een heerlijk zwembad (wel extra kosten voor verwarmd bad) en mooie strandjes in de buurt .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Georgia B.

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Great place for a large group!

We had a fantastic time as a family at this property. It's an old-style farmhouse building - so don't expect pristine condition. But, everything was clean/tidy, and the kitchen had all you needed to cook/BBQ. The house is up a reasonably steep hill so we would recommend a car if you have people in your group that struggle to walk. Be prepared to walk longer distances to reach places (30+ mins) or drive short journeys (5mins). Very close to Albufeira marina (down the hill) and in easy reach of Albufeira old town by car/longer walk. The pool was great! Overall excellent value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole C.

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Lovely well equipped villa, beautiful location

We stayed in this spacious villa with our children and grandchild. The annex was ideal for the couple with the baby. The kitchen is very well equipped. There are rooftop views of the beautiful local beaches which we walked to. The pool is great and the outdoor dining area is brilliant. A nice walk to the marina and lovely local seafood restaurant too. We would highly recommend this villa.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thank you so much, Carole. We are delighted that you were finally able to visit the Algarve this year and enjoy your family wedding after three years' of postponements. The fact that Casa do Grego proved to be a more than happy base for a family celebration is a delight to us. I am so very pleased that it worked out for you all in the end. All the very best to you all and in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Séjour parfait

Un très beau séjour malgré quelques petits soucis d'intendance. Un grand merci à Pauline pour sa bienveillance et sa grande réactivité à nos demandes. On en garde de très beaux souvenirs
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heidrun D.

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Casa do Grego

Das Mietobjekt hatte eine hervorragende Lage und man hatte sehr viel Platz. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

SEMEDO S.

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Bela casa, bem situada

A casa do grego esta muito bem situada com uma linda vista. Cozinha é espaçosa com 2 frigorificos. Terrassa grande, ideal para comer e tambem para as crianças brincarem. Tivemos tudo para as 2 criancas que viajavam conosco (cama de bébé e cadeirinhas). Se tiver de falar de um ponto negativo, sao as camas, em 2 quartas as camas faziam muito barulho mal agente se deitava la. E os colchoes tambem ja nao sao muitos novos. E quando esta muito calor, a casa esta muito quente, principalements os quartos virados para sul. Maa como conclusâo: passamos uma linda semana na casa do grego. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

François M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bon sejour

Très bonnes vacances dans la propriété Bien placée et très opérationnelle Des soucis de literie sur les lits une place les matelas seraient à changer Idem des problèmes de canalisation mais qui ont vite été réglés en lien avec la personne contact
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2021
I am glad that you all had a good holiday. Thank you for your comments about the single bed mattresses - I shall certainly look into this and organise replacements. Unfortunately owing to the pandemic I have not been able to visit Casa do Grego myself since last March when all was fine. Your feedback is therefore most helpful - thank you. Best regards, Freya
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia V.

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Nos ha encantado

Una casa preciosa
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
My agent reports that this was an extremely nice and well-behaved group of youngsters. I am very glad that they had a good holiday and thank them very much for respecting our lovely old farmhouse.

About the host

Your host

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I, my brother and two sisters jointly own Casa do Grego which is a family home passed down by my father to his children. We have all spent many holidays there at different times of the year and most of us regard it as our 'second home'. Each of us is now married with children of our own who are growing up rather quickly and we do like to go somewhere else occasionally which frees up Casa do Grego for other families to enjoy! Over the years, various families seem to have adopted it as their second home as we have had many repeat tenants with one family staying every year for 8 years. The area around Albufeira offers so much for each age group and we believe that this is what makes Casa do Grego such an excellent holiday base for families and/or groups of friends of all ages.

Why they chose this property

Casa do Grego was bought by my father in 1963 for family use when he was appointed as chief architect in charge of the Vale do Lobo development at Quateira. Back then, there were hardly any hotels and nowhere for all of us to stay when he was working in the Algarve. When the house was first converted, there was no electricity or running water and I have vivid memories as a child of paraffin and gas lamps, a charcoal iron, a paraffin fridge and 10 minute shifts on 'bomba' duty pumping water from the cisterna up into the water tank!
We continue to thank our lucky stars that the area immediately surrounding the house has remained quiet and remarkably unspoilt and that the view down to the beach just as magical as it ever was. The beaches are fabulous and we all learnt to swim in the nearest cove and spent hours scavenging among the rock pools.

What makes this property unique

Casa do Grego is a converted farmhouse with stunning views that was originally built in the second half of C19th. It still retains several of its original features including its bread-oven, ladrilho floors, water catchment area and did have the original 'Christ o rei' hanging by the inglenook fireplace in the living room which was found buried in a wall during the 1960's conversion. Traditionally a figure of Christ the King was always buried in the foundations to bring both the house and its occupiers both luck and blessings. Sadly some well meaning person thought that it had been broken and threw it away --- grrrr!
The Algarve, and the Albufeira area in particular, is well-known as a great place to holiday with its fabulous beaches, excellent golf courses, thousands of restaurants, bars and other amusements. Casa do Grego is a marvellous base for all these attractions but provides an alternative quiet oasis for those who just like to chill out and enjoy the pleasures of their own gated pool and unpolluted air!

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