Nearest Beach
: beach
at 15
Kilometres
Car: necessary
The urbanization "Quinta das Raposeiras" between the villages of Sta. Bárbara de Nexe and Bordeira. The translation for the Quinta Raposeiras Burrow and is certainly in the time of the founding, in 1970 there were still many foxes home. Today the southern slope is a cluster of about 80 houses, which are located very generous. Many plots have a handsome large that offer privacy, yet not be too remote. To Quinta has a café, restaurant and 3 tennis courts, which are of the house to be reached in about 10 minutes. Thanks to good transport links, the beaches, cities like S. Brás, Loulé and FRAO can be reached quickly and easily.
To Sta. Bárbara de Nexe is about 4 km, Sta. Barbara de Nexe is a small village in the hills, evergreen hinterland of the Algarve, 11 km north-west of Faro. Bank, post office, supermarket, butchers, cafes and restaurants offer everything you need. The next place Bordeira is 2 km away, a small village with cafes, restaurants and butchers. In the market town of Loulé - 9 km and S. Brás de Alportel - 7 km takes place daily vegetable and fish market. The small town Estói 5 km east of St. Barbara is known for its Roman ruins "Milreu" with its colorful mosaics and large monthly gypsy market.
The sandy islands of Armona, Culatra, Farol and Deserta, still a secret, can be reached from Faro or Olhao by ferry. Faro, the city in the Algarve, has a picturesque old town, pedestrian area offers many shops, cafes and restaurants.
Golfers come in about 20 minutes' drive away golf paradises, Quinta do Largo and Vale do Lobo at your expense, home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve.
The cultural cities of Seville and Lisbon are each 2-3 hours to reach by car
