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Natural springs and hilltop trails, market towns and the beaches of the coast – all within 10 to 45 minutes of Casa Mack.

View over the hills of the Barrocal, framed by branches
A dirt track through the hills near Casa Mack
A tree in the hills above Benafim

Photos by Sandra F.

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Nature on the doorstep

The hills around the villa are made for walking. Country tracks start right at the door, and the best-known trails are only a few minutes away.

Rocha da Pena Limestone plateau with a circular walking trailapprox. 10 min
Natural springs of Alte Shaded springs and a small waterfall in a white village15 min
Fonte Benémola Walk along a stream near Querençaapprox. 15 min

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Markets and towns

Whitewashed villages, old churches and fishing harbours – the towns and markets of the Algarve are within easy reach.

Loulé Moorish-style market hall, large Saturday market and old town20 min
Faro Old town inside the walls and the Ria Formosa lagoonapprox. 35 min
Tavira Bridges, churches and fish restaurants on the riverapprox. 45 min
A whitewashed church with blue trim on a village square in the Algarve
The former village school right next to Casa Mack
A painted fishing boat on the water in front of a fishing village

Photos by Sandra F.

A sunny beach on the Algarve coast with waves rolling in
Photo by Sandra F.

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Beaches

The coast between Albufeira and Quinta do Lago has some of the best-known beaches in the Algarve.

Vilamoura Beaches, marina and restaurants25 min
Praia da Falésia Long beach below red cliffsapprox. 30 min
Quinta do Lago Beach on the edge of the Ria Formosaapprox. 35 min

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With children

At the villa there is a separate pool for the little ones. And for days when that is not enough, there are water parks and a marine park on the coast.

Aquashow Water park near Quarteiraapprox. 25 min
Zoomarine Marine park with shows near Guiaapprox. 30 min
Slide & Splash Water park near Lagoaapprox. 45 min

Golf and cycling

For golfers and cyclists, there is more