Possibly one of the most enjoyable parts of any holiday is the opportunity to explore and sample the numerous restaurant and cafe facilities that are available in the country that you are staying. To assist you in your choice of venue we are pleased to detail a number of restaurant and cafe facilities that we have found to offer excellent cuisine, value for money and a convivial atmosphere. Whilst most restaurants have English speaking staff and offer menu;s in English, some do not, and as such we recommend that you take a phrase book with you. In comparison with many British restaurants the facilities here are mostly inexpensive. Some Shellfish and Foreign Wines can be expensive. Tax (IVA) is always added to the bill whereas Service Charges may not be included (a tip of up to 10% is always well appreciated). The bread and little nibbles put on your table at the start of your meal are extra;s and will be charged on your bill at a cost of around 1 Euro per head. The facilities listed are shown by category and in alphabetic order so as to offer no particular preference. They are all good, some just a little better than others. ** Click on the Restaurant Names for Photograph **. Close to Vivenda Mimosa. Unless otherwise stated you should turn right as you leave the villa and follow the road until you get to the T junction opposite the Club Nora and alongside the old church that is being renovated. Directions start from here. Angolana - Turn left and then turn right past the Modelo supermarket. Turn left into Loule at the roundabout next to the BP petrol station and as you approach the tree lined Garden Square turn left taking the road running alongside the Square and then left again at the junction. Follow this road for 200 metres, the restaurant makes the corner on the left. This restaurant specialises in chicken and many other grilled dishes. Try the spare ribs; they are the meatiest that you will find anywhere!! Cavaco;s - Turn left and then turn right past the Modelo supermarket. Turn left into Loule at the roundabout next to the BP petrol station and the restaurant is situated behind the tree lined Garden Square. The menu is varied and offers good value for money. O Madeirense de Loule - Turn right and follow the main road for about 2 kilometres. The restaurant is on the right. You may choose to eat inside or outside on the terrace. There is an excellent choice on the menu, but we would recommend the Espetadas (large chunks of meat served on a skewer). Avenida - Turn left and then turn right past the Modelo supermarket. Turn left into Loule at the roundabout next to the BP petrol station and passing the tree lined Garden Square keep right follow the road for Centro Saude. Go right at the pedestrian crossing and straight at the main roundabout up the Avenida Jose da Costa Mealha. The restaurant is on the right above the Chinese Bazaar. The menu offers a good variety of choice, however it does cater more for the Tourists and is therefore slightly more expensive. Calypso - Turn left and then turn right past the Modelo supermarket. Turn left into Loule at the roundabout next to the BP petrol station and passing the tree lined Garden Square keep right follow the road for Centro Saude. Go right at the pedestrian crossing and straight at the main roundabout up the Avenida Jose da Costa Mealha. Turn left at the Band Stand roundabout and follow the road past the Palacio da Justica (Court House) on the right. The restaurant is at the next roundabout on the right. A small modern restaurant offering a wide choice of dishes. This is well worth a visit and is very reasonably priced. Casa Paixanita - Turn left and then turn right past the Modelo supermarket. Turn left into Loule at the roundabout next to the BP petrol station and driving past the tree lined Garden Square follow the road for Centro Saude. Go right at the pedestrian crossing and straight at the main roundabout up the Avenida Jose da Costa Mealha. Turn left at the Band Stand roundabout and follow the road past the Palacio da Justica (Court House) on the right. Go straight at each of the next three roundabouts and the restaurant is about 1 kilometre along on the right. This is a family run business whose cuisine, having lived in France for many years, is first class. The hors doeuvres are a house speciality and will be brought to the table and added to your bill unless you decline them. People travel from miles around to eat here but it is expensive and should possibly only be considered for a special occasion. A Muralha - Turn left and then turn right past the Modelo supermarket. Go straight at the roundabout next to the BP petrol station. Turn left after the Restaurante a Rampa. Follow this road for about 200 metres and the restaurant is on your right. Set into the wall beneath the castle this restaurant offers a particularly varied menu although fish is a particular speciality. This restaurant is highly regarded and well worth a visit. Monte da Eira - Turn left and then turn right past the Modelo supermarket. Turn left into Loule at the roundabout next to the BP petrol station and driving past the tree lined Garden Square follow the road for Centro Saude. Go right at the pedestrian crossing and straight at the main roundabout up the Avenida Jose da Costa Mealha. Turn left at the Band Stand and follow the road past the Court House. Go straight at each of the next three roundabouts heading towards Querenca. After about 4 kilometres you will find the restaurant on your right, immediately before the turning to Clareanes. Only recently opened, this restaurant is slightly more up market than some but offers a superb variety of traditional cuisine. In a short time this restaurant has developed a good following and would be worth visiting should you have a special occasion to celebrate. Horta Nova - Turn left and then turn right past the Modelo supermarket. Turn left into Loule at the roundabout next to the BP petrol station and driving past the tree lined Garden Square follow the road for Centro Saude. Go right at the pedestrian crossing and turn left at the main roundabout. Take the next main road on the right and the restaurant is on the right. The Nova Horta offers the choice of eating in its snack bar, the restaurant or the garden terrace. Set in pleasant surroundings the menu is very good although the service can be quite leisurely. Solar das Nagueiras - Turn left and then turn right past the Modelo supermarket. Turn left into Loule at the roundabout next to the BP petrol station and driving past the tree lined Garden Square follow the road for Centro Saude. Go right at the pedestrian crossing and straight at the main roundabout up the Avenida Jose da Costa Mealha. Turn left at the Band Stand roundabout and follow the road past the Palacio da Justica (Court House) on the right. Go straight at each of the next two roundabouts and then turn right (signed) and right again. The restaurant is on the left. You will have the choice of eating either inside or outside on the terrace. Service is provided by the husband and wife owners. The husband looks after the tables and the wife does all of the cooking. Everything is prepared and cooked fresh, so you should be prepared for a leisurely meal. After the cooking is done it is quite possible that the wife will entertain you with songs whilst playing her guitar. This is well worth a visit. Big China - Turn left and then turn right past the Modelo supermarket. Turn left into Loule at the roundabout next to the BP petrol station and driving past the tree lined Garden Square follow the road for Centro Saude. Go right at the pedestrian crossing and straight at the main roundabout up the Avenida Jose da Costa Mealha. The restaurant is on the right after the Band Stand roundabout. Set in the old Fire Station the restaurant is quite large and the interior decoration is first cla...

Vivenda Mimosa is ideal for your holiday in the sun, situated on the outskirts of the picturesque and thriving market town of Loule it is perfect for your Algarve accommodation in the heart of the Algarve. It is only a twenty minute drive from Faro International Airport and fifteen minutes from the nearest beaches. This delightful modern single storey villa, which accommodates a maximum of six people, comprises of one double bedroom with en suite facilities, two twin bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and a well proportioned lounge/dining room. There is a large south facing sun terrace and lawn area which overlooks the villas own kidney shaped swimming pool and private well stocked gardens and has beautiful views of the surrounding tranquil countryside. The villa is fully furnished and has a well equipped kitchen, although many guests choose to eat out and experience either traditional Portuguese fayre or other international cuisine which is available at the many reasonably priced cafe and restaurant facilities throughout the region. The villa also has the benefit of a large Algarve Style Barbecue which provides an excellent focal point for al fresco eating and entertainment. Water is supplied to the villa from its own private bore hole which is then stored in an underground cisterna. Most visitors prefer to use bottled water for drinking although the water at the villa is quite suitable for drinking when boiled to make coffee, tea or any other hot beverages. Hot water is plentiful and is provided by an electric immersion heater. A regular maid service is provided throughout your holiday to ensure that fresh bed linen and bath/hand towels are available. A washing machine, ironing board and iron are available at the villa or there are numerous laundrettes in Loule. Our gardener/handyman also visits the villa on a regular basis to ensure that the swimming pool is kept clean, the gardens maintained and for any essential minor repairs. There is a truly Portuguese taberna with grocery and post office facilities a sort distance from the villa where you can purchase a number of basic items and three large supermarkets are situated just a few minutes drive away. The villa is very well situated for exploring the beautiful Algarve countryside, visiting one or more of the magnificent beaches, playing golf, tennis and other sports or for simply holiday relaxing in the peaceful surroundings and taking in the beauty of the region. Whilst access to the villa is very good we do recommend that transport is arranged prior to your arrival in the Algarve. Car Rental is relatively inexpensive and is usually picked up and dropped off at Faro airport. For your convenience, and if required, we can make arrangements for your car rental through a reputable local operator. Please remember that you must be in possession of a valid driving licence if you intend to hire a car during your Algarve holidays. Our local (English) representative will normally pay you a call at the villa the morning after your arrival and will be available in the event of any unforeseen problems at the villa. Our representative will also be pleased to offer you advice should this be needed. Please note that there is no telephone at the villa. There are numerous pay phones situated in Loule and the surrounding areas, with phone cards available at many retail outlets such as newsagents, petrol stations and supermarkets. There is also a telephone at the taberna just up the road from the villa. Most UK mobile telephones also work within the Algarve, but please check with your network provider before you leave home.

 Baby chairs and cots are provided
 Rent-a-car service
 Playground for children
 Kitchen
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set