1 bedroom flat for sale

T1 located in Alvor, completely renovated, with panoramic balcony overlooking the sea. With an excellent solar orientation, south / west, it allows a very bright light to the apartment. A few meters from the center of the village allowing access to various services and the charismatic Market destined to the trade of fruits, vegetables, bread, charcuterie and flowers and the trade of fish and seafood. Alvor is a parish in the municipality of Portimão, with an area of 15.25 km² and 6154 inhabitants (2011). Its population density is 403.5 inhabitants / km². Alvor is a picturesque village in the Algarve. This charming town still retains many of its Moorish roots due to the fact that the region was controlled by Moors for several centuries. Alvor's own name is very similar to his old Moorish name: Al-Bûr. Alvor would only be conquered by the Portuguese in the year 1189, the year in which the armies of King D. Sancho I were finally able to take the Castle of Alvor. The castle is still there today with the medieval churches. This fishing village with maritime origins is deeply religious. Located in the western part of the south coast of Portugal, Alvor's main economic activities are fishing, catering, trade and tourism. The traditional Algarve houses, narrow and small streets and Rio de Alvor make this a peaceful and worry-free holiday destination.   Alvor is known for its beaches and its fishing village near the mouth of the river. The beach is surrounded by hotels and tourist developments, its extensive beach has enough space to accommodate the thousands of bathers who seek it in the summer. At the rear of the beach is the Ria de Alvor, an important wetland where they nest or protect themselves and feed many species of birds. Although it is customary to hear visitors or outsiders call the village "O Alvor", the designation "O Alvor" refers to the river with the same name. For someone to refer to Alvor, simply indicate Alvor or Alvor village. Just 4 km away you can practice free jumping, parachuting or use the services that the airfield in Alvor (Montes de Alvor / Penina), often known as (PTM) / Portimão, has at your disposal. At this aerodrome there is a regional airline with daily flights and charter flights to various destinations in the national territory.