Range of unique beaches are within easy reach from the villa.Ferry boats ( 1euro rtn) run to the beaches at Tavira Island and Cabanas There is a lovely train journey to barril beach just ten minutes drive from the Villa The beaches have loungers for hire and shower facilities. In the heat of summer there is a beautiful waterfall where the cool waters from the mountains come down to a wonderful lagoon and there is safe swimming. Within ten minutes drive you will find two excellent golf courses that do not attract the same pricing as the western algarve