We have been to the area many times before staying in hotels but this time we stayed in this apartment as we wanted a change .We were not disappointed - The apartment is extremely well furnished to a high standard - everything worked perfectly even down to the buckets & spades for our little boy . The Views out to sea are spectacular . Watching the sunset every night was magical & if you sit in the childrens pool it looks like you have one of those infinity pools . There are some great restaurants within walking distance catering for all tastes lots of great local fish , but also italian , thai , pizza and a couple of really good restaurants all listed in the guest comment book , even an ice cream restaurant down the hill in Amanceo de Pera - But if you want to stay in there is a large Supermarket & a couple of small ones that have more than enough fresh food for you to choose from & even that old childs favorite fish fingers .There is a small bakery in the resort on the right as you walk towards the sea that cooks fresh croissants & bread every morning , but you need to be there by 9 or it all goes . Cash machines available in the supermarket one of the hotels .There are some great beaches within walking distance but if you have a car venture out there are some brilliant beaches all along the coast from val do lobo right across to surfing the atlantic at val do bispo - lots of the beaches have restaurants also - the apartment even provides beach towels & sun umbrellas so this reduces the Easyjet luggage allowance . This is not a lively location - far far from it . so if you want a very relaxing break as we did with perfect weather, some great food , a great apartment - thats safe for children , things to walk to , close enough to the main attractions - zoo marine , slide and splash , the beaches and zoo then you cant go wrong with this place but we are biased as we love the area . You could stay at this apartment easily without a car (which in August is advisable as the roads are manic) & use www,jandstransfers.com - Jon and Stella are English and run a really friendly service door to door .There are a couple of great things about this apartment that sets it apart from the others , its clean , you get a welcome , the owners care , you get a pack of goodies when you arrive water,milk ,juice,ice,bread so you dont have to worry if your children are tired & hot you can get them some juice .You can have a nice bottle of wine . Thanks Sue we will be back .