The Tipsy Fig - Self-catering apartment in Algarve
8700-559 Olhão, Algarve
Southern Portugal,
Portugal
Bask on your roof terrace with a coffee in the sun. Spot the fishing and sailboats puttering around the Ilha da Culatra as they head out of harbour. What more perfect way to start the day?
This chic, white, sunlit apartment, down a peaceful cobbled alley in the Old Town, is guaranteed to please. Not just its roof terrace, but its location: a one-minute stroll from restaurants and cafés, and close to the magnificent market hall.
The tranquil port of Olhão is on the edge of the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, a vast lagoon teeming with birds. If you have a car, it's 30km from Tavira, the prettiest beach town on the Algarve. Closer to home are the paradise isles Culatra and Armona, where you can swim and bask on the sands; the ferry is a 20-minute ride. Return at dusk, totter up to your terrace, light the barbecue, and watch the sun go down behind the hills.
Características
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Paula Guimaraes:
Puntos de interés sobre la región de
Paula Guimaraes:
- Olhão’s number one claim to fame is its amazing daily market of fresh produce and fish. Saturdays are extra special as farmers set up their stalls outdoors, selling anything from snails to goose eggs.
- The ferry will whisk you off across the lagoon to the barrier islands where, during most of the year, you can have a perfect, endless beach practically to yourself.
- The old town’s narrow, cobbled streets are beautiful but you have to look up to be let in on the real secret: flat roofs, formerly used for drying food and now repurposed for sunset drinks and morning coffees.
- This city is a working port, full of working people. This means most restaurants do not cater to tourists, but instead serve everyday Portuguese food at a fair price.
- The food in the south has its own particular charms: fresh fish, canned fish, dried fish, fried fish, fish stew, clams, oysters, cuttlefish, squid, octopus, sweet potatoes, cornmeal, almonds, figs, oranges. It’s all delicious!
- The lagoon system is home to many different animals, from the tiny seahorse to the gorgeous flamingo. Visit the bird sanctuary or just take a walk along the salt flats at sunrise or sunset and enjoy the show.
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