Casa Branca, Altura - the perfect getaway!
Review Submitted: April 2, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2009
Just arrived home from this little piece of Heaven and wishing we were still there! Casa Branca does everything it says on the tin. The most fabulous villa which catered for all our needs and some. For cleanliness and relaxation we couldn't have found better. My husband and I went with another couple and were all awestruck with this home from home, the personal touches with furnishings etc made us want to live there forever! Altura has everything anyone on holiday could possibly want, lovely restaurants, relaxing bars, a beautiful beach that goes on forever with wonderful fluffy white sand. A must do is a walk along the beach to Mante Rota and especially to the "Mar's Bar" there where the food is out of this world. We also hired a car and driving is no problem with the neighbouring villages/towns also beautiful. We had the most relaxing holiday and even stayed in a couple of nights to enjoy the peaceful villa with its sky tv, or lounged around by the pool for the evening listening to music - of which the owners also have great taste! The supermarket, a stones throw away, kept us fed for breakfast and the odd evening we didn't go out to eat as the kitchen facilities are first class. Casa Branca is so beautiful we were very slow to leave it, a few takeway beers, wine and food with the relaxing setting of the pool (which lit up in the evenings is terrific) and we were quite comfortable! The Sports Bar was our favourite for evening time as the staff were really friendly and didn't seem to mind how long we kept them there, it's great for snacks also. Any of the bars in Altura would take your fancy, we just happened to get settled in this one. We arrived late in the evening and still managed to get food here that more than satisfied us. Has to be mentioned that 90 cent for a glass of beer isn't half bad either!! The villa caters for all type of holidaymaker and Altura is so laid back and beautiful that you may not even want to travel further but car hire is great if you do as the driving and directions are so easy. We would highly recommend this villa and Altura and will definitely be back for a longer visit.Thanks to the owners and agent for all their helpfulness, it was a completely stress free holiday, short flight from Ireland, car hire arranged so we were at the villa in 40 minutes, what more could we ask for. See you again before the year is out hopefully x
Owner's Response: Wow! What a great review. Delighted to hear you had such a good time and you are definitely welcome back!
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marks the location of the property in Castro Marim region
