Casa Maracuja Portugal

Sleeping up to 10 lucky guests, Casa Maracuja offers exceptional accommodation, superb comfort and excellent entertaining space inside and out. This special villa is situated in the pretty hamlet of Malhao, 4km from the nearby village of Boliqueime and 12km from the coast. This beautiful, hilly area is popular with cyclists and hikers for its fabulous panoramic views. Though quiet and tranquil, it is within easy reach of the buzzy tourist towns of Albufeira and Vilamoura.
Casa Maracuja has been stylishly decorated and furnished to a very high standard. You will be delighted when arriving at this wonderful villa. The attention to detail is incredible. The villa is very well maintained. The mix of handpainted and terracotta tiling and the blend of traditional and modern furnishings and artwork create a warm and welcoming ambience. The living room is bright and airy and leads to a delightful terrace. The villa flows so well with open plan design. The dazzling, state-of-the-art kitchen offers everything you could wish for and leads to the elegant dining room. Also on the ground floor is a spacious twin bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, another twin bedroom and a shower room.
There is external access to a fabulous, self-contained suite with a double bed, twin beds, an ensuite shower room and a kitchenette with a fridge. This is ideal for a family that would enjoy a little independent space from the rest of the holiday group.
The beautifully presented master bedroom suite is situated on the first floor. With its vaulted ceiling, it offers a special, calm ambience. There is a queen-sized bed, an immaculate ensuite bathroom with a roll-top bath and a shower, an impressive dressing area and just a few steps up, a fabulous roof terrace. The countryside views from this villa, spanning the Monchique mountains across to the Atlantic Ocean are breathtaking and immediately make you feel relaxed and ready to enjoy your holiday.
The covered garden terrace boasts alfresco dining as well as an entertaining games area including table football and a pool table. There is a built-in barbecue for delicious summer dinners. The 11m x 5m swimming pool is surrounded by loungers and the landscaped, terraced garden with its ancient olive trees. There is also a separate 3.5m x 2.5m swimming pool for the very young ones. The poolside shower is handy, and yoga fans will enjoy the sunken meditation area. Casa Maracuja is idyllic, private and luxurious.

Casa Maracuja offers the best of both worlds. With fabulous privacy, space and tranquillity in its beautiful countryside location of Malhao, it is also very close to the Algarve’s fantastic beaches as well as the tourist hotspots of Albufeira and Vilamoura. Popular with cyclists and hikers, the area surrounding Malhao is known for its wildlife, panoramic views and climbing.
Boliquieme, 4km away, is a typical Portuguese village dating back to the 12th century surrounded by pine trees and almond groves. It is peaceful with cobbled streets and a few cafes where you can watch the locals play their games of dominoes.
East of Malhao, it is definitely worth the drive to the wonderful, riverside town of Tavira. With a host of excellent restaurants and cafes brimming its narrow streets, it is very pretty. It is reached via a delightful tapestry of lush lemon and orange plantations. Tavira is one of the most picturesque places to visit on the Algarve and is famous for its lovely churches as well as its excellent dining. You can cross the estuary by ferry to visit the Ilha de Tavira and its fabulous dunes and swimming. Such a brilliant day out!
The nearest beach is Olhos d’Agua. It gets is name due to the freshwater springs found among the rocks at the eastern end of the beach. At low tide, it is easy to spot them. Olhos d’Agua has retained its welcoming charm. Albufeira is 4km from Olhos d’Agua and is one of the busiest seaside resorts on the Algarve. Founded by Arabs, it has narrow winding streets in the atmospheric Old Town, a beautiful promenade, stunning cliff walks, its lovely Tunel and Peneco beaches, world-class golf courses, water parks, zoos, boutique designer shopping and a trendy modern marina, brimming with luxury yachts.
Vilamoura is modern, lively and sophisticated. It boasts 6 renowned golf courses with the Portugal Masters taking place every year at the superb Victoria Golf Course. Sports enthusiasts can also enjoy horse riding, football and tennis. Vilamoura is known for its hedonistic party scene with trendy bars, beach clubs, professional DJ’s and a choice of nightclubs. At the heart of Vilamoura is the exclusive marina complex, brimming with million-dollar yachts, gourmet restaurants and groovy bars. The casino is also a hotspot.
Other popular visits in this area include the unspoilt Portuguese market town of Loule, the delightful villages of Almancil and Sao Lourenco and, of course, the stunning islands of the Ria Formosa.
At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the
concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport transfers- Babysitting/childcare services
Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested in advance and that due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. Prices are on request. We will always do our best to fulfil your requests!