BeachesCova Redonda

Cova Redonda, op 900m, is één van de typische strandjes waarvoor de Algarve zo gekend is.

Kleine stranden in de baaitjes aan de voet van de grillige kliffen; zo zijn er wel 5 op minder dan 1,5 km van Casa Bela Moura, zoals het strand onderaan de kapel van Senhora da Rocha, op 1 km van Casa Bela Moura, met een heerlijk visrestaurantje pal naast de vissersbootjes op het strand. Dit strand is trouwens toegankelijk voor rolstoelgebruikers en kinderwagens.

Cova Redonda, at 900m, is one of the typical beaches for which the Algarve is so famous.

Small beaches in the bays next to the cliffs; there are 5 beaches less than 1.5km from Casa Bela Moura, such as the beach below the chapel of Senhora da Rocha, 1 km from Casa Bela Moura, with a delicious fish restaurant right next to the fishing boats. This beach is also accessible for wheelchair users and prams.

A family friendly beach? Then choose the endless, long, sandy beach of the seaside town of Armação de Pera. Here the beach gradually turns into the sea. You can also walk along the the promenade up to the protected dunes where you can observe many migratory birds (flamingos, etc).

WalkingWestern Algarve

Discover the most beautiful beaches of the Algarve while walking along the beautiful rocky coast. All with breath taking views over the coastline which is so typical for the western Algarve.

Walks (5 to 15 km)
• The “Path of the 7 Hanging Valleys” - one of the most beautiful in Europe!
• The lagoon of Salgados - protected nature reserve and dune walk
• Follow the irrigation channels “levadas” - walk around Ilha do Rosario (Silves)
• Alvor “estuary” boardwalk - the longest wooden walkway in Europe
• The rock of Pena and the Fonte de Benemola (2 hikes in the interior)

• Het “Pad van de 7 hangende valleien” – 1 van de mooiste van Europa !
• De lagune van Salgados – beschermd natuurgebied en duinenwandeling
• Volg de irrigatiekanaaltjes “levadas” – wandeling rond Ilha do Rosario (Silves)
• Alvor “estuarium” boardwalk – het langste houten wandelpad van Europa
• De rots van Pena en de Fonte de Benemola (2 wandelingen in het binnenland).

GastronomyRegional gastronomy

On walking distance of Casa Bela Moura (within 500m), you will find 7 restaurants, 1 tapas bar, 2 cafes and a supermarket. In one of these restaurants you can enjoy a 3-course menu at 12.50 euros per person as a "half-board" option. You also have a very good fish restaurant on the beach of Senhora da Rocha (900m) and dozens of nice restaurants along the promenade of Armação de Pêra (1 to 2 km).

We have also created a list of good restaurants in the area for real food lovers. A few minutes from Casa Bela Moura you will find:
BonBon - 1 Michelin star
Ocean - 2 Michelin stars
Vila Joya - 2 Michelin stars

Ook voor fijnproevers hebben we een lijstje met goede adresjes in de buurt opgesteld. Op enkele minuten van Casa Bela Moura vindt u:
BonBon – 1 Michelin ster
Ocean – 2 Michelin sterren
Vila Joya – 2 Michelin sterren

Car-routesExplore the Algarve

Explore all of Algarve with your rental car.

Some beautiful routes:
• The Garden of Portugal: Silves & Monchique (castle & water sources)
• The end of the world: Lagos & Sagres (+ panoramic route Carrapateira)
• Faro and the east (Fish market of Olhão + old town of Tavira)
• The “Barrocal”: the picturesque hinterland (Loule, Alte, Paderne)
• The border river “Guadiana”: Castro Marim, Vila Real, Alcoutim
• De Tuin van Portugal: Silves & Monchique (kasteel & waterbronnen)
• Het einde van de wereld: Lagos & Sagres (+ panoramische route Carrapateira)
• Faro en het oosten (Vismarkt van Olhão + oude stad Tavira)
• De “Barrocal”: het pittoreske hinterland (Loule, Alte, Paderne, ..)
• De grensrivier “Guadiana”: Castro Marim, Vila Real, Alcoutim

Bike-routesExplore the region

Explore the region by bike along one of our routes: (12 to 50 km)

• Guia - Albufeira - Salgados (39 km)
• Silves - citrus groves & castle (30 or 54 km)
• Ferragudo and Portimão (35 or 49km)
• Wine route: along 9 local wine estates – possibly visit & tasting (42km)
• Short route: exploration route to Porches (12 km)

• Guia - Albufeira – Salgados (39 km)
• Silves – citrusgaarden & kasteel (30 of 54 km)
• Ferragudo en Portimão (35 of 49km)
• Wijn-route: langs 9 lokale wijndomeinen – evt. bezoek & proeverij (42km)
• Korte route: verkenningsroute naar Porches (12 km).

Wine-routesLocal wine estates

Visit 1 of the local wine estates. (note: most are also accessible by bike)

• Quinta da Vinha - Cabrita wines (where the wine of Casa Bela Moura rests)
• Convento do Paraiso - possibly in combination with the wine bike route
• Quinta da Rosa - Jaap tells you everything about his organic vineyard
• Paxa Wines - walk through the vineyard and taste
• Vida Nova - Sir Cliff Richard's wine estate
• Quinta das Capinhas, in Porches

• Quinta da Vinha - Cabrita wines (where the wine of Casa Bela Moura rests)
• Convento do Paraiso - possibly in combination with the wine bike route
• Quinta da Rosa - Jaap tells you everything about his organic vineyard
• Paxa Wines - walk through the vineyard and taste
• Vida Nova - Sir Cliff Richard's wine estate
Vinha – Cabrita wines (waar ook de wijn van Casa Bela Moura rust)
• Convento do Paraiso – eventueel in combinatie met de wijn-fietsroute
• Quinta da Rosa – Jaap vertelt u alles over zijn biologische wijngaard
• Paxa Wines – wandeling door de wijngaard en proeverij
• Vida Nova – het wijndomein van Sir Cliff Richard
• Quinta das Capinhas, in Porches

SportsSports possibilities

There are numerous sports options in the area:

• Golf (6 courses within 10km)
• Water sports
• Horse riding
• Mountain biking
• Tennis
• Diving
• Sailing
• Surfing
• Clay pigeon shooting
• Beach volley

ExcursionsSome suggestions

Some suggestions:

• Benagil sea caves - boat trip with local fisherman
• Wildwatch - looking for wild dolphins in Ferragudo
• Zoomarine; the largest theme park / dolphinarium in the Algarve
• Slide & Splash: you are never too old for a day of water fun
• Fiesa Sand City: 1 of the largest sand sculpture festivals in the world
• Aguadream - Mediterranean baths in Alvor.