"directions from Faro Airport to our Algarve Villa in Praia da Luz"
- Proceed out of Faro airport and follow the signs for the A22 Portimao. Follow the dual carriageway. You will pass a number of car hire company depots.
- After approximately 3 kms you will come to a flyover. Take the right exit following the motorway signs for A22 Portimao. You are on the EN125 heading west.
- After approximately 4 kms, move to the left lane and follow the signs for Lisboa/Espanha.
- After a short distance take the right exit for A22 Portimao following the motorway west.
- Follow the motorway until you reach Junction 1 signposted Lagos (N125)/Vila Do Bispo.
- Take the exit to Lagos (N125)/Vila Do Bispos and at the roundabout follow the signs to Lagos.
- Continue for approximately 9 kms until you reach another roundabout. Take the first exit right, signposted Sagres & Vila Do Bispo following the EN125 heading west.
- When you pass Boavista Golf Course on the left hand side, turn left at the next set of traffic lights signposted Luz.
- Follow the signposts to Luz and the villa will be seen on your left hand side.
Directions to our Algarve Villa
There are both schedule and charter flights from most UK regional airports to Faro by with a range of airlines. For example British Airways, Monarch and Easyjet fly from London Gatwick.
If you are flying from Gatwick and require accommodation before or after your flight or Gatwick car parking during your holiday you may like to consider Masslink Guest House for Gatwick bed and breakfast.
Upon arrival the best options for travelling from Faro to Praia Da Luz will be either by Taxi or hire car. Our Villa is located at Praia Da Luz close to Lagos and is approximately a 50 minute drive from Faro Airport in Portugal.
Faro Airport Taxis
A transfer by taxi will cost approximately 70 Euros for 4 people sharing or 90 Euros for a larger vehicle shared by 6 people. A taxi can be obtained outside the terminal building on arrival or there are a number of companies that you can contact online and book in advance. These include:
- Polotur - get an online quote
- Auto Faro - an Algarve taxi company
- Algarve Airport Transfers - 16 years experience of Faro airport transfers
Faro Airport Car Hire
There are a number of car hire companies that work out of Faro airport. For your convenience we recommend that if you require car hire you book it in advance. There are a variety of companies available on the internet but you may wish to consider the following:
- Algarve-autos - low cost car rental at Faro
- Farocar - car hire operating directly from Faro
- Algarve Car Hire - car hire throughout the Algarve
- Car rental Faro - Find the cheapest deals for car hire at Faro Airport using the easy to use car hire comparison site,absolutely free.
- Car Hire Search- Car Hire comparison service.
Travelling to the Algarve
With glorious sunshine, fantastic beaches and a plethora of iconic destinations it is easy to see why the Algarve retains its reputation for being one of the very best in holiday destinations. Travelling to the region is easy with short flights available from all major airports and many cruises offering passage through this popular area.
The Algarve encompasses a region filled with fascinating scenery and history. A rugged and stunning coastline awaits dotted with interesting secluded coves, more than 150 sandy beaches, ports and fishing villages as well as luxurious resorts.
Enjoying this welcoming region from the sea offers travellers the best of all worlds. Taking in the scenery from the comfort of a well-equipped ship can be the ultimate in relaxation. Travellers can also enjoy the exciting range of activities the sunshine and water makes possible. Diving and fishing expeditions are popular as well as almost every waters sport imaginable.
Once ashore there is a vast number of attractions that will please the whole family, whatever their ages. Golf and horse riding are readily available and excursions to exciting water parks and theme parks are within easy reach. Many will choose simply to stroll through the towns and cities where their cruise stops off to get a feel for Mediterranean life. The many cave systems that the Mediterranean coastline boasts make a fascinating diversion and a chance to cool off for a while.
Food and drink from the region are rightly famous and all along the coast tourists can enjoy fantastically fresh seafood and delicacies lovingly prepared by proud chefs. Competition is fierce and family recipes can be fought over. In many restaurants part of the experience is choosing exactly what you will eat from artistically prepared displays of the day`s best catch.
One of the joys of the Mediterranean region is that almost every town or resort has its own unique character and flavour. In the case of the Algarve, pretty and quaint fishing villages vie for attention with larger resorts, all offering their own history and traditions. The whole Mediterranean coast is well prepared to offer tourists everything they could wish for and mostly has been done without losing the core identity and attractiveness that drew the visitors to it in the first place.
Anyone looking to book a holiday is sure to still be considering the Mediterranean with all it has to offer its visitors. It looks as though for bonvoyage Mediterranean cruises will be another bumper year.
Should you require further advice, please contact us.