State of the art shopping centres are just 15 minutes away in either direction. You have the 'Forum' in Faro and the 'Designer Outlet' in Loule. When visiting either, you will need to spend the whole day because there is so much to see and do.

If upmarket is what you are looking for, a further 10 minutes drive and you will arrive in the prestigious Vale Do Lobo, Quinta Do Lago or Vilamoura. Guia is the place where Peri Peri was invented and where you will find some of the finest tasting chicken in the land.

Sao Bras is 5 minutes away and acts as a doorway to exploring some of the Algarve's scenic countryside. There are lots of walking trails and hikes, which are made all the more interesting on bicycles. Shops, restaurants, banks, health centres and just about everything you could need are all at hand.