Praia da Luz is another Algarve resort that has seen much development in recent years and it has become a firm favourite for the English ex-patriot community. It has retained its appeal and attractiveness by being held to a relatively low-rise landscape. There are lots of restaurants, cafés and shops along the promenade, which runs behind the beach. There are also all sorts of market stalls and artists displaying their work where you can browse if you want a break from the beach. Surprisingly, there are also some ruins of Roman baths from 3rd to 5th century A.D just behind the wall that runs along the promenade.
Watch Praia da Luz VideoA couple of small things were missing from the kitchen and Marie had them for us within the hour! Quiet, private, good (excellent) wifi.
The appartment is cozy and stylish, fully equipped, the beach is near... And everywhere you go you can speak english, that's very convenient.
It is an easy 5 to 10 minute walk to the beach (10 mins at a slow meander) which has a number of good bars and restaurants, equally it is only a 10 minute walk to the Baptista supermarket which has everything you will need for your food and drink requirements. I would not hesitate to recommend this apartment to anyone, and other friends that were there for the wedding also said how lucky we were as it looked great.
If and when we come back again, Marie and Baia de Luz will be my first enquiry for accommodation. And to Marie, thanks very much from all 4 of us, it was wonderful.
It was also located very close to the pool which was ideal for popping back to the apartment with young kids. The pool area itself was excellent with plenty of sunbeds and a very helpful pool attendant/lifeguard. Separate adults and children's pools meant the kids could freely enjoy their space without disturbing those who wanted a quieter stay. Overall we could find no fault with the apartment or complex and would highly recommend it to others.
The other point of note was the exceptional service we received from Maria who manages the apartment. She arranged an extra bed for us at no cost and was waiting for us on arrival even though we were delayed due to hire car problems. She had even stocked the fridge with some provisions to see us through to the following day. Excellent service all round.