Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Audio/Visual entertainment
equipment is provided in the house?
A: There is a Television / Video / DVD / Satellite system for rent in the
house. It can be made available for an additional £75 per week (£125
per fortnight).
Q: Are Bath and Beach Towels provided?
A: Bath towels are provided but beach towels are not, please bring
your own.
Q: Is there a supply of toys / board
games in the house?
A: There are no board games provided in the house as experience has
shown that they are not well cared for and need regular replacement.
Q: How many cots are available?
A: There is one cot and high chair provided which will be set up in
advance of your visit if the requirement is highlighted on your
booking form. Additional cots etc. will need to be hired and this
can be arranged through our local agent at €30 per week.
Q: Is there a safe in the
house?
A: There is a security container in the house similar to that found
in most hotel rooms.
Q: Is there a hair dryer provided in the
house?
A: There is no hair dryer provided and you are advised that adapter
plugs will be required for all electrical equipment which you take
with you.
Q: Is access suitable for infirm or
disabled visitors?
A: Whilst the majority of the house is on one level, no special
provisions have been made to facilitate disabled access. The house
is approached at either of the two entrances up a flight of steps.
There are 6 steps at the rear entrance to the house for and, one
further step onto the front door terrace. Internally the East Wing
is higher than the remainder of the house although the West Wing and
all communal areas are on a single level. In the garden there are
steep steps leading down to the pool however the steps on the path
towards the beach are less severe and the pool can be accessed more
easily although less directly in this manner.
In summary the house should be suitable for an infirm visitor,
especially if accompanied, however no facilities have been provided
for disabled persons. A wheelchair bound visitor would certainly
require the assistance of friends to get in and out of the house as
well as to move around outside the property. It is strongly
recommended that you contact us to discuss specific issues before
booking.
Q: Are there any barbecues?
A: There is one charcoal barbecue provided, with grills etc
generally kept in the kitchen.
Additional Resources
Normal Opening Hours
0900 - 1300 and 1500 - 1900 Monday to Friday, 0900 - 1300 Saturday
Supermarkets
There are three large supermarkets in Lagos, Pingo Doce by the old bridge near the marina in Lagos, Modelo on the Lagos bypass, and Intermarché on the road into Lagos town centre. All are open 0900 - 2000 six days a week and 0900 - 1300 on Sundays. Praia da Luz has a number of small supermarkets with the main ones, Batista and Antonio, remaining open from 0900 - 2000 six days a week.
Bread can be bought fresh daily from all supermarkets, the name of a small bread roll is "papposeco". There is a bakery opposite the Post Office on the main road in Praia da Luz. Milk can be skimmed (magro), semi-skimmed (meio gordo) and full fat (gordo). Fresh milk can be bought from most supermarkets.
Water can be bought in bottles up to 5 litres in size and tastes much nicer than the tap water although the tap water is perfectly safe to drink.
Please deposit your used bottles in the big green water deposits, which you will see at various stages along the road. Do check at the supermarket first as some bottle are refundable.
Markets
There is a market every 1st Saturday of the month in Lagos by the bullring where you can find lots of things from fresh fruit to shoes and clothes. The market is held in the morning and starts to disperse at about 1300. There is a new small modern market at Amejeira in Lagos.
There is a fresh fish and fruit market every morning in Lagos on the main avenue. This is well worth a visit but be sure to go early in the morning before everything goes.
Every month there are large fairs held around the region. All the dates are marked in the "Discover" magazine, which can be bought from any newsagent.
Banking
There are a number of banks in Lagos and one in Praia da Luz on the main road, which open between 0830 and 1500 Monday - Friday. There are also cash dispensers in both towns where money can be withdrawn from credit cards. Cash and Travellers cheques can often be changed in supermarkets if you find yourself without any Portuguese currency. Most restaurants and shops accept credit cards.
Post Office (Correio)
There is a large post office on the main avenue in Lagos and a smaller on on the main road in Praia da Luz. Opening hours are between 0900 and 1800 Monday - Friday.