Casa Iona is a lovely 2 bedroom linked villa situated in the beautiful Quinta-do-Paraiso Club, a 10-15 minute stroll from the picturesque Portuguese fishing village and beach of Carvoeiro. The family owned villa, which has been kept to a high standard, has 2 bedrooms, one with a 5 ft bed and the other with twin beds. Both bedrooms have large fitted wardrobes and are comfortably furnished. The bathroom, with traditional Portuguese tiles, has double sinks, a bath and an over-bath shower. The lounge has 1 comfortable sofas a pretty wood-burning fireplace & dining area. The kitchen is well equipped with electric oven, full size fridge-freezer, microwave, dishwasher and a Krups nespresso coffee-maker. If you are visiting in the summer air conditioning is available and there is heating if needed during the winter months( against seperate charge). Patio doors open from the lounge onto an outside terrace where there is a table seating five – perfect for breakfast in the sun or a relaxing supper as you watch the sun go down. Parking is available.


Carvoeiro: A 10 – 15 minute stroll will take you via a scenic coastal route to the friendly village of Carvoeiro where you find an abundance of little shops including ice-cream parlours and bakeries, a variety of lovely restaurants and a warm welcome for visitors. Carvoeiro’s beautiful horseshoe shaped sandy beach is flanked by cliffs on either side and there are some spectacular restaurants overlooking the sea - a perfect spot to sample the seafood which is freshly available for a leisurely lunch or dinner. Carvoeiro is a colourful and relaxing village where you can stroll or stop to watch the spectacular sunsets.

Other local beaches: Whether you are looking for long stretches of sand or hidden coves with rock pools - you will be spoilt for choice in this part of the Algarve when it comes to beautiful beaches. There are many spectacular beaches close to Carvoeiro including Benegil (with its two very well-known seafood restaurants), Centianes and Algar Secos where the rock formation is ideal for snorkelling. Boats trips can be taken from Carvoeiro beach to other local beaches and rock formations and coves that are usually inaccessible from the land. The surrounding area: As there are so many facilities within walking distance of the villa a car is not essential. If, however, you fancy venturing a bit further afield to visit one of the historic towns such as Silves and Lagos or to take a trip into the mountains and the spa town of Monchique. Carvoeiro is within easy reach of the harbour town of Portimao where you will find a semi-enclosed shopping mall and the pretty village and traditional pottery of Porches.

Sporting facilities and other activities: For families with children -
In addition to the lovely on site facilities run by Carvoeiro Club animatin team , there are three swimming pools including a shallow pool ideal for toddlers and small children, tennis courts, mini-golf, table tennis and a children’s club . There are also numerous fun activities in and around Carvoeiro to keep children of all ages amused. These include a the theme parks Slide and Splash , Zoomarine (where you can swim with dolphins) all within a short drive. On the Quinta do Paraiso site you will also find a friendly pool-side café ( perfect for morning coffee and delicious lunches) a bar serving a wide range of drinks including specialty cocktails , a beautiful Pizzeria restaurant with indoor and outdoor tables, a traditional portuguese restaurnt offering tasty and inexpensive local cuisine and a small supermarket for essential supplies including fresh milk , fruit , bread and pastries.