Villa Santi Portugal

Villa Santi is a lovely, little sugar-cube wonder located in Lagoa de Albufeira on the Lisbon coast. This gorgeous, contemporary villa sleeps 6 guests in 3 stylish bedrooms and boasts an exceptionally well-designed garden with a pool and its very own golden expanse of sand! The villa is a very short distance from the breathtaking Lagoa de Albufeira Beach, where you can enjoy the beautiful, calm lagoon or enjoy the pounding waves while learning to windsurf or kitesurf. The villa is within easy reach of Sesimbra, Sebutal and the vibrant city of Lisbon.
As you approach Villa Santi, its dazzling white exterior and lush garden give you an insight into this delightful, modern gem. The villa is open plan in design with an outstanding, gleaming kitchen offering the best appliances, a trendy dining area and a superbly comfortable lounge. Huge floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors on both sides of the living space drown it in gorgeous sunlight and open to the garden and terraces. There are even windows between the kitchen worktops and upper cupboards, allowing the light to flood the room. It is extremely stylish and a brilliant villa for a holiday. One bedroom suite is also located on the ground floor with a double bed and an immaculate en-suite shower room. The handmade wooden bed is gorgeous and is placed perfectly so that you can wake up in the morning and admire the beautiful garden.
Upstairs, there are two more bedroom suites, both with unique, beautiful double beds and ensuite bathrooms. One bathroom offers a bath and the other a shower. Both enjoy exquisite textured tiles. Both upstairs bedrooms have direct access to lovely balconies where you can enjoy the garden views and brilliant, captivating sunsets. The finishing of this villa is immaculate. Throughout, every aspect is top-notch.
The garden is equally beautifully designed with architectural styling of the plants, lush lawns, a huge sandy area and a fantastic heated swimming pool. You can enjoy your holiday read on one of the luxury loungers, which can be placed on the wooden decking, the lush grass or the sand. What a treat! You don’t even need to go to the beach! Alfresco dining can be enjoyed using the villa barbecue. A deluxe umbrella is available should the sun be too strong. Villa Santi is just perfect for a family holiday or one with a group of friends.

Villa Santi is located just 1.5km from the beautiful Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira. It is a fabulous beach with a lagoon where you can enjoy warmer, calmer water and paddleboarding and the sea where you can have great fun windsurfing, kitesurfing or just jumping the waves. The panoramic views are sensational and the walks wonderful.
The villa is 5.8km from the famous Praia do Meco, another sensational beach. The beach is within the Serra da Arrabida National Park where you will find many hiking and biking trails. There is a nudist section of the beach through this is easily avoided. The beach is backed with cliffs and pine forest and has a lovely beach bar. There is often something going on and the beach is home to an annual frisbee competition. Aldeia do Meco is a tiny village, famous for its seafood restaurants, the unspoilt sweep of golden sand and its mesmerising sunsets. A surfers favourite, Biscas beach is also close by. Portinho da Arrabida Beach and Galappinhos Beach are also worth a visit.
The pretty village of Alfarim is not far away from where you can find a good range of shops, a bakery, butcher, bank, supermarkets and cafes.
The adorable city of Sesimbra, 14.5km from the villa, is very Portuguese, retaining its character and heritage. It is famous for its freshly cooked seafood and breathtaking coastline. The fish markets are amazing events and the family-run Marisqueira restaurants are atmospheric and very friendly. There are wonderful, panoramic views from the battlements of the Castelo de Sesimbra of the stunning beach which extends around the entire Sesimbra bay. You can explore the wonderful coastline by kayak, boat tour or dolphin watching tour. The Cabo Espichel, a wild and exposed cliff headland, boasts incredible views, a unique church, lighthouse and two sets of dinosaur footprints. The headland was once an important pilgrimage destination.
Villa Santi is also within easy distance of the ultra-fashionable, cosmopolitan city of Lisbon. Seven panoramic hillsides overlook the Rio Tejo and cradle this wonderful city. Lisbon’s pretty azulejos, Instagrammable old fashioned trams, fantastic restaurants and bars, iconic markets and its narrow, cobbled streets of the wonderful Alfama district make it a very popular destination. The iconic flea market Feira da Ladra is wonderful for a Sunday morning wander. The Time Out Market is popular for food and drink and the gorgeous Mercado da Ribeira building has a variety of pop-up restaurants. Belem can be reached by tram or train and is famous for its stunning monastery, botanic gardens and delicious pastis de nata.
The Berado Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Belem Cultural Centre is worth a visit.
The delightful Setubal offers a picturesque, colourful harbour and a very pretty waterfront. Its Manueline monastery, beautiful ancient churches, acclaimed market and interesting museums are always busy with tourists. Sebutal is at the heart of the Portuguese sardine industry and also famed for its delicious, sweet and globally acclaimed Moscatel wine. You must try them!

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 pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting/childcare services
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!