Overview

Villa Joia is located in the village of Salema on a cliff top with breathtaking ocean views over Salema beach and the amazing coastline. An outstanding beach-front property with contemporary design, which combines elegance, luxury and sophistication, showcasing prominent ocean views.


This luxury villa with 4 bedrooms, ample glass sliding doors that lead directly on to terraces, gardens and a private rooftop pool overlooking the infinite ocean, is decorated in a clean and contemporary Mediterranean style, in striking whites, blues and lilacs, with large living areas and an abundance of natural light streaming through the windows

Accommodation

Entrance hall with staircase leading to a lower floor and the first floor.
The entrance level has two bedrooms with front line ocean views, each featuring a large double bed, flat screen TV, an en-suite shower room and separate dressing room.

On first floor an open space design featuring a modern state-of-the art, fully equipped open plan kitchen, with an American double fridge/freezer, induction hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker and toaster. This area also includes a contemporary living room, decorated with comfortable elements, evoking beachside living, with flat screen TV, and a dining area that is equipped with a table and chairs, seating 8 people an inviting place for a morning coffee or a leisurely dinner.

You will enjoy the east and westward facing terraces with fabulous views of the coastline of Salema beach, with the picturesque view of the village and the fishing boats below.
To the left, the master bedroom, which features a large double bed, flat screen TV, an en-suite bath/shower room and a standalone bathtub, separate dressing room, all with full frontal breathtaking water views. All areas have natural light and access to a large terrace, overlooking the coastline and the nearby Salema beach.

Lower floor:
One bedroom with a large double bed, flat screen TV, an en-suite shower room and separate dressing room, with direct access to the property´s enclosed parking area.

Rooftop terrace:
Private infinity pool overlooking the coastline with fully furnished terrace and parasols, allowing for outdoor living and entertaining. An atelier with a bathroom.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Bedroom 1
Bedroom with front line ocean views, a large double bed, flat screen TV, an en-suite shower room and separate dressing room.

Bedroom 2
Bedroom with front line ocean views, a large double bed, flat screen TV, an en-suite shower room and separate dressing room.

Bedroom 3

Master bedroom, which features a large double bed, flat screen TV, an en-suite bath/shower room and a standalone bathtub, separate dressing room, all with full frontal breathtaking water views.

Lower floor
Bedroom 4
bedroom with a large double bed, flat screen TV, an en-suite shower room and separate dressing room, with direct access to the property´s enclosed parking area.

Living & Dining Areas

A contemporary living room, decorated with comfortable elements, evoking beachside living, with flat screen TV, and a dining area that is equipped with a table and chairs, seating 8 people an inviting place for a morning coffee or a leisurely dinner.

Comfort & Amenities

Children      
 Baby crib  High chair    
Confort      
 Air-conditioning  Bed linen  Centralized A/C  Pool towels
 Toiletries  Towels    
Equipments      
 Coffeemaker  dishwasher  Dryer  Full Kitchen
 Hair dryer  Iron/ironing board  Juicer  Microwave
 Oven  Washer    
High-Tech      
 Satellite TV  TV  Wi-Fi access  
Outdoor      
 BBQ  Beach chair  Beach umbrella  Heated pool
 Outdoor dining  Outdoor furniture  Parking  
Security      
 Alarm      
Services      
 Express check-in/check-out  Welcome drink    
Services extra      
 Activities and excursions  All meals  Car  Cost of food and beverages
 Massages  Meals  Spa treatment  Transfers
 Villa pre-stocking      
Staff      
 Concierge  Maid Service  Pool Attendant  
Staff extra      
 Baby sitter  Chef  Coach  Masseuse
 Private chauffeur  Skipper    

Staff & Services

One of the greatest advantages of staying in Villa  Joia is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.

Villa Joia staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.

Manager
Your villa manager and staff provide you with a dedicated and highly personalised concierge service during your stay. Private transfers and other in-resort activities can all be organised via our team.

Housekeeping Staff
A discreet daily housekeeping service is provided at the villa. Daily housekeeping: 4 hours .Changing of towels and linen twice a week.

Pool Attendant
A full-time pool attendant ensure the pool look their best, without ever intruding on guests' privacy.

Pool

Private infinity pool, pool heating included.

Location

Villa Joia is located in the village of Salema on a cliff top with breathtaking ocean views over Salema beach and the amazing coastline.

Salema is a small town of Budens parish, located in the municipality of Vila do Bispo, in the most western part of the Algarve. Salema is located at the base of a cliff around the beach with the same name and is part of the Natural Park of Southwest Alentejo and Algarve coast.
The village of Salema is one of the few communities that has a small indigenous fishing fleet of traditional colourful boats, still launched from the beach (but now with the help of a tractor), which is cast into sea to catch snapper, mackerel, sardines and octopus that you can taste freshly grilled at local restaurants on the same night.


Distances
  • 3 m from Salema beach
  • 105 km to Faro
  • 50 m from the center of Salema Village
  • 20 km to Lagos
  • 2,5 km from Santo António Resort (Golf course, Tennis courts, Health Club & Spa).

Activities

Sport activities
  • Golf in the Algarve
Salema is located 16km from Boavista Golf Clu in Lagos. Services available: Driving Range, Chipping Greens, Snack Bar, Pro Shop and a golf academy. Boavista Golf, opened in January 2002, was conceived by Howard Swan, the former President of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects and is a stunning course. It offers spectacular views of the cit y of Lagos, located nearby, as well as the Atlantic Coast and the Serra de Monchique.

Santo Antonio Golf course (2,5 km away)
The Golf Santo Antonio Golf Course was designed by PepeGancedo, one of Spain most famous architects, whose philosophy of golf course construction involves minimal alteration to the existing terrain. The course opened in 1987, has 18 holes, Par 71 and 5.712 m length.

Boavista Golf Course (16km away)
Boavista Golf, opened in January 2002, was conceived by Howard Swan, the former President of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects and is a stunning course. It offers spectacular views of the city of Lagos, located nearby, as well as the Atlantic Coast and the Sierra de Monchique.

Espiche Golf Course (15km away)
The Espiche Golf is located in an ecological reserve, providing a great golfing experience in a beautiful natural environment. Architect Peter Sauerman conceived the form field to integrate it harmoniously into the surrounding landscape. Golfers who value diversity, charm and challenge in the game can experience great satisfaction to appreciate the many subtleties of this course par 72. The player is required to use a variety of techniques and a smart game is both necessary and rewarded.
The fairways cleverly designed make full use of the natural depressions and rolling hillsides, while brilliantly carved and located greens require the player to use the full range of approximation techniques. There are two starting points from the 1st and 10th tees, both located in the centre of the course, which also includes a clubhouse that has showers, lockers, elevator and accessibility for people with disabilities. This space is still designed for holding parties, birthdays, weddings, etc.
The Espiche Golf has an exceptional responsibility in the way it its maintenance, with a history of environmental research and is committed to an ongoing process for sustainability.
 
Onyria Palmares Golf Course (25km away)
Pitching ground, putting green, restaurant / bar, panoramic terrace, golf shop, trolleys, buggies and golf lessons. Five of the 18 holes are located in the dunes along the long sandy Meia Praia. The remaining 13 holes are arranged in rolling hills. The 5th hole, par #5, with 550 meters is unquestionably one of the more popular links in Europe.
Most of the other holes share panoramic views over the bay of Lagos and the distant mountains of Monchique. Palmares Golf Course is Par 71, including eleven par 4, three par 5, and four par 3.

  • Dolphin watching
  • Boat trips
  • Bird watching
  • Hiking
  • Rental of vessels
  • Horse Riding
  • Mountain Biking
  • Mini golf
Beach
Salema Beach
Salema is a small town of Budens parish, located in the municip ality of Vila do Bispo, in the most western part of the Algarve. Salema is located at the base of a cliff around the beach with the same name and is part of the Natural Park of Southwest Alentejo and Algarve coast. The village of Salema is one of the few communities that has a small indigenous fishing fleet of traditional colourful boats, still launched from the beach (but now with the help of a tractor), which is cast into sea to catch snapper, mackerel, sardines and octopus that you can taste freshly grilled at local restaurants on the same night.

Burgau Beach (10km away)
Contained within the village of Burgau, this is an urban beach marking the western border of the South-west Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park. It nestles in a small cove that is sheltered from the elements and is used as a fishing harbor, where many of the traditional fishing arts are still to be found, such as the basket trap and the long line with hooks. Just as at Praia da Salema, you can watch the boats returning to the beach after their fishing trips and then sample some of the octopus, moray or white sea bream that the fishermen have caught at one of the local restaurants. Those using the beach thus share the sand with the fishing boats and the fishermen. On the cliffs there is a 17th-century fort and the ruins of a 16th-century tower.

Luz Beach (12km away)
The beach is associated with a small but very cosmopolitan resort, where a paved avenue runs along the seafront, offering visitors a variety of sun-filled outdoor cafés and restaurants, as well as some street entertainment. Bordered by large palm-trees, this avenue leads in the west to the walls of the fortress originally built to protect the church from attacks by the Moors. On the beach, at the foot of the wall, is an extensive rocky platform of warm colors, sculpted by the sea and displaying marine fossils and some of the typical life of intertidal environments: sea anemones, buckshot barnacles, limpets and top shells, wrapped in a carpet of green seaweed. On these ochre-colored rocks and out of reach of the tides grow typical cliff plants, such as sea lavender. The cliff rises up to the east, becoming grey in color and with many crevices that have been formed by the effects of trickling water.

National Forest of Barão de São João (12km away)
Being part of the Natural Patrimony of Lagos Municipality, the National Forest of Barão de S. João offers a variety of infra-structures allowing the visitor to practice many types of sports activities in the open air. The Forest offers different signalized pedestrian walks, maintenance circuit and a picnic area.

Cordoama Beach (14km away)
This is a wide beach with sand out of sight from south to north. The view of the cliffs in successive cuts, increasingly nebulous, is stunning. For the length of the beach, and although it is sometimes frequented by schools of surfing and body boarding, you can always find some tranquility. The cliffs are haughty, reaching over one hundred feet high, and there on this beach a hill, which is a natural viewpoint, where it often to fulfill themselves paragliding jumps. In the rocky walls facing north, are seen shining whitish strata, which are nothing more than extensive coverage of lichens. A small stream runs through a ravine to the beach. The smell of cistus here is intense and small dunes that form on the beach you can see plants such as chargeback, the thistle-roller or dressy daffodil-the-beaches.

Martinhal Beach (17km away)
Situated to the east of the town of Sagres, and despite being sheltered from the prevailing westerly and south-westerly winds and waves, Ponta da Baleeira (where the Sagres fishing harbor is located) is nonetheless fairly windy due to the persistent northerly winds that blow down the wide valley from inland. The water is, however, calm and very good for windsurfing and diving, and there are frequent boat trips taking people to visit the beautiful limestone islets that are situated off the beach, famous for their rocky inlets and underwater grottoes.

Ponta da Piedade (20km away)
Ponta da Piedade is a tourist natural monument of Lagos in the Algarve. It is composed of various rock formations cliff type, with up to 20 meters high approximately, one of the sights of greatest interest photographic region. On site, it is possible to visit the various existing caves ensuring a pleasant and unique tourist experience.

Meia Praia Beach (22km away)
The sandy beach of Meia Praia accompanies the shore line of the wide bay at Lagos, starting at the eastern mole of the Ribeira de Bensafrim and stretching for more than four kilometers to the sand barrier of Ria de Alvor. To the west you can still see the city of Lagos, with its groups of rocks stretching into the sea. The horizon spreads into the distance between the low dunes of the beach itself and the gentle and very green hills that stretch inland, covered with patches of pinewoods and the typical scrubland of the ?barrocal? region with carob-trees and olive-trees scattered here and there. A network of raised footpaths runs over much of the sand, helping to preserve the vegetation of the dune system, this being thicker at the seafront with a predominance of plants such as sand couch grass, European beach grass, sea holly, Cretan trefoil and the eye-catching sea daffodil.

Amado Beach (23km away)
This is a large beach, although not as extensive and exposed as Praia da Bordeira, which stretches over three valleys. To the north, the predominant colors are the red and orange of the cliffs, and to reach the beach from this direction you must pass through the breathtaking landscape of Pontal, through the limestone pavement (rocks that are deeply furrowed by erosion), as well as past the curious fishing harbor of Zimbreirinha, where the boats are anchored to wooden platforms hanging from the cliffs. To the south, the landscape is once again dominated by the grey of the schist. The vegetation is turned into a low-lying carpet by the frequent winds.

Bordeira Beach (24km away)
In Bordeira, the black schist is suddenly interrupted and gives way to a limestone cliff, with bright warm colours, leading to greater diversification in the vegetation. From the beach, the extensive sand dunes make their way inland to the village of Carrapateira, on either side of the Ribeira da Bordeira, which occasionally forms a lagoon of warm water close to the mouth of the river and where it is possible to catch a glimpse of otters. Also to be noted here are the woods in the dunes filled with enormous and very old stone pines, some of which are used as agricultural stores because of the great diameter of their crowns. The beach is a vast expanse of sand, more than three kilometers long, but exposed to the winds from the sea and continuing almost deserted to the Pedra de Matez, an enormous reddish-colored rock to the north of the beach. The cliffs of Praia da Bordeira are famous for their almost inaccessible fishing grounds and are highly sought after by various species of marine birds, which find shelter there.

Arrifana Beach (50km away)
This beach nestles in a beautiful shell-shaped cove, sheltered from the cold north wind and the waves coming from the same direction. There is a small group of fishing boats and the beach is long and narrow, being bordered by high black cliffs, most notably the Pedra da Agulha, a tall rock shaped like a needle, which has become an icon of the south-west coast. There are excellent conditions for diving at the northern end of the beach, and this is also one of the most popular beaches among surfers and body boarders. The panoramic view from the Arrifana fortress, now in ruins, is breathtaking. Further north, at the headland of Ponta da Atalaia, which is famous for its gooseneck barnacles, there are the remains of a Muslim Ribat, a convent-fortress of great archaeological value.
Cultural Heritage
Sagres Fortress
Located on Cape Sagres, Promontorium Sacrum famous for its outstanding beauty, the "Fortaleza de Sagres" owes its origin to Henry the Navigator, who here would institute a village and die in 1460. From the wall built by the father of Discovery little remains since the fortress was rebuilt in the sixteenth century and the second half of the eighteenth century, when it was adapted to the defensive system "vauban".
Classified National Monument

Lighthouse Cape St. Vincent (23km away)
This fortress was built in the 16th century in order to protect the coast from the frequent attacks by Moorish pirates. It stands on the site of an earlier medieval convent, which, legend has it, is supposed to have housed the mortal remains of São Vicente (St Vincent).
Classified as a Building of Public Interest
 
Mother Church of Vila do Bispo (8km away)
The Mother Church of Vila do Bispo dates back to the 16th century. However, the present building was the result of major remodeling work that was carried out at the end of the 17th and beginning of the 18th centuries.

Church of São Sebastião (19km away)
A 15th century church with three naves separated by semi-circular arches. On the façade there is a doorway dating from 1612, formed by two fluted Doric columns.
Classified as a National Monument

Church of Santa Maria of Mercy (20km away)
Built at the beginning of the 16th century as the "misericórdia" church, it was made the parish church after the 1755 earthquake.
The church has a single nave and a main doorway in the Renaissance style formed by two Doric columns flanked by figures of São Pedro (St Peter) and São Paulo (St Paul).

City of Lagos Walls (20km away)
The walls date back as far as the Roman period. They were rebuilt by the Arabs and considerably enlarged during the 16th century between the reigns of D. Manuel and Filipe I, because of the need to protect the growing city centre.
The walls had huge strategic significance in the 15th and 16th centuries. They connect nine towers that were built for artillery and there are seven gates.
Classified as a National Monument

Aljezur Castle (43 km away)
An Arab military building dating from the 10th century, located on the top of a hill. It has a long stretch of wall with two towers, and on the inside a vaulted cistern of Arab origin, as well as the remains of houses and barracks.
Classified as a Building of Public Interest
 
Mother Church of Aljezur (43km away)
After the 1755 earthquake, the old Aljezur Main Church, a medieval building in the Gothic style, was so badly damaged that the bishop D. Francisco Gomes do Avelar decided to sponsor the building of a new Main Church for the town.
The church that can be seen today was built between the end of the 18th century and the first years of the 19th century, in the neoclassical style.

Church of Mercy (43km away)
A 16th century church rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. The doorway is in the Renaissance style and it has an art collection comprising a number of pieces of religious art, including the flags of the Irmandade da Misericórdia (Misericórdia Confraternity) and some 18th and 19th century statues. In an annex, there is a small museum of religious art where visitors can see objects connected with the liturgical seasons of the Catholic Church and also some personal items belonging to the patron of the museum, Monsenhor Manuel Francisco Pardal.
 
Natural Landscapes
Vicentine Coast
The sea, the cliffs and dunes, the coastal plateau and the humid zones support characteristic forms of vegetal and animal life. Most of the different types of seaweeds registered in Portugal come from this area and the fauna is extremely rich. The sea provides food to a large number of birds, for example the fish-hawk, and mammals like the otter. The cliffs are also the natural habitat for a large number of birds like the white stork, the Bonelli hawk and the snowy egret.

Rota Vicentina
The Rota Vicentina is a pedestrian route of 350km, fully marked and divided into stages ranging between 15 and 25 km and can be covered in both directions during most of the year in full autonomy and security. Each stage corresponds to a day of hiking, connecting locations with offer of accommodation, food and other useful services for the hiker. There are two possible routes: the Historical Way and the Rail of the Fisherman.

Via Algarviana
Via Algarviana is a Great Pedestrian Route (GR13) connecting Alcoutim to Cape St Vincent, with a length of 300km, mostly installed in the Algarve mountains. It is intended that may be part of the Trans-European routes, by binding to E4 and E9. The route crosses 11 municipalities in the Algarve (Alcoutim, Aljezur, Castro Marim, Tavira, S. Brás, Loulé, Silves, Monchique, Lagos, Portimão and Vila do Bispo) and about 21 parishes, and in 2 of the municipalities there are links to the main route. In each parish, there was a concern to bring the way of the major places of natural and cultural interest, as well as accommodation and food services, including rural tourism projects, typical villages of the Algarve interior, etc.

Services included

Exclusive use of the villa Joia and all its facilities.

Price inclusions:

  • Welcome Hamper (1 white wine and 1 red wine, 2 beers, soft drinks, mineral water (flat and fizzy), coffee, tea, sugar, seasonal fruit, olive oil);
  • Daily housekeeping services;
  • Complimentary Toiletries;
  • Changing of towels and linen twice a week; Pool cleaning weekly;
  • Included consumption of electricity, air conditioned, gas and water;
  • Free Wireless internet access; Free cable TV;
  • Pool heating;
  • Under floor heating;
  • Central heating;
Special Requests / Supplements / Extra costs:
  • Airport transfers can be organised at a cost;
  • Extra Bed: 50,00€ per bed, per stay;
  • Cots and high chairs can be provided on request, free of charge
  • Rental cars from EUROPCAR can be organised at a cost;
  • VILA VITA Yacht Tour can be organised at a cost from Marina de Lagos;
  • A Chef during the stay or in some of the days of the stay can be organised at a cost;
  • Villa Pre-stocking
  • Green fees, tickets to theme parks, Spa, Massages etc...

Additional Notes

Children

Children are well catered for at this villa Joia with swimming pool.The villa staff are experienced in arranging all aspects of childcare for guests. Whether your children require daily childcare, or just an evening of babysitting when you go out, professional nannies can be arranged.

Spa

Feel like a body scrub or massage? Just ask our staff to bring the spa to you! We can recommend deluxe treatments carried out in the privacy of your own villa Joia. Pamper yourself with a relaxing and revitalizing massage or beauty treatment with a professional therapist in the privacy of your own villa. Please ask your Guest Experience Manager to arrange a convenient time for you.

Dining

Private Chef

A highly qualified private chef will be available to prepare yours meals. Our chef will work with you or your staff to create the perfect menu for your stay (food and wine charged separately).

Restaurants
Ocean Restaurant at VILA VITA Parc
Ocean opens in 2007, with Hans Neuner as Executive Chef. In 2009, it earned its first Michelin star, and in 2011, the second.

Boia Restaurante
Seafood and Fish Cuisine

Restaurante Cachoa
Internacional Cuisine

Vila Velha Restaurante
Portuguese Cuisine

Restaurante Mum's
Vegan, Vegetarian and Fish Cuisine

Restaurante Amici
Italian Cuisine

Restaurante Duquesa
Mediterranian Cuisine

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