Top of any dream seaside villa wish list would be a prime position right on the beach, and Villa Praia boasts exactly that. This rare and wonderful property is enviably located on the clifftops above the golden sands between Albufeira and Olhos d’Agua with its own private unmade path leading down onto the beach.

This villa comfortably sleeps eight guests, or has the capacity for ten people if the bunk beds are used in the lower ground floor. This bedroom is suitable for families only.

A sweeping driveway with oversized planters leads up from the private cul de sac to the beautiful whitewashed house, the exterior quite traditional in style, with huge window shutters and Moorish-style turrets. Inside, the accommodation is spread over three floors, carefully designed to make the most of the sensational sea views, with large patio doors letting in the glorious light and gentle sea breezes.

On the top floor are two gorgeous ensuite bedrooms, a charming double with a four-poster bed and a twin room, both with magnificent ocean views from on high. The other two bedrooms are found on the ground floor with a shared bathroom, one with twin beds and the other hosts a king-size bed with a set of bunk beds which can be used as a family room. Both with patio doors leading directly out onto the garden terrace.

The first floor is home to a fabulous lounge and dining area, contemporary in style with a huge L-shaped white leather sofa and sliding glass doors. The modern kitchen is also on this floor, with convenient access to perhaps the best dining venue around: a covered outside terrace, again with amazing views, where you can savour a light breakfast, a leisurely lunch or a sumptuous supper under the stars.

The outside spaces at this villa have all been meticulously planned to offer endless choice to guests, whether it be to bask in the sunshine on a funky lounger, play with the kids on the manicured lawn, unwind in the Jacuzzi on the balcony or stroll along the beautiful timber decking for a dip in the glamorous circular pool with its clever waterfall feature.

To feel the sand between your toes and the saltwater in your hair, all you need to do is meander down the cliff along the private unmade pathway and you’ll find yourself right on the beach. It’s just a 15 minute walk along the soft sand to Albufeira Old Town where you’ll find a range of watersports, beach bars and restaurants.

Villa Praia is a unique property that offers a perfect combination of convenient access to some of the Algarve’s most popular resorts with a privileged beachfront location. We strongly recommend it for a superb villa holiday.