In summary
At the gateway to the Ria Formosa, between the islands of Armona and Tavira, Villa Mareal occupies a distinctive position, facing the Barra da Fuzeta and with direct access to the sea. The property has four bright bedrooms, designed to offer privacy and comfort while ensuring a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. A games room, equipped with a snooker table and foosball, completes the shared living spaces. Outside, a former irrigation tank has been converted into a salt water infinity pool, paired with a jacuzzi installed on the rooftop terrace. It is a perfect place to stay for a wonderful holiday in the Algarve.
Bedrooms
Room 1
Room, Ground level. This bedroom has 1 double bed 180 cm. Bathroom private, with 2 washbasins, bathtub, shower. This bedroom includes also air conditioning, private terrace.
Room 2
Room, Ground level. This bedroom has 2 twin beds configurable as a double bed. Bathroom private, with bathtub, shower. This bedroom includes also air conditioning, office table, private terrace.
Room 3
Room, Ground level. This bedroom has 1 double bed 140 cm. Bathroom private, with shower. This bedroom includes also air conditioning, office table, private terrace.
Room 4
Room, Ground level. This bedroom has 1 double bed 140 cm. Bathroom private, with shower. This bedroom includes also air conditioning, office table, private terrace.
Notes :
- All bedrooms have a private terrace at the front, though it is not enclosed.
- One of the bedrooms has a sofa bed (single), and there is a double sofa bed in the games room. There is also another bedroom (with a WC and air conditioning in the mezzanine).
Indoors
The architecture, inspired by the region's traditional forms, combines the authenticity of local materials — such as Santa Catarina terracotta tiles, hydraulic mosaic tiles, and cobogós — with contemporary comfort (underfloor heating, air conditioning).
Natural light plays a central role in the design of the rooms, in keeping with the spirit of the place, geared toward simplicity and harmony with the surrounding natural setting.
A space for relaxation and leisure completes the living areas: a games room, equipped with a snooker table, foosball, and various games, offers a space suited to relaxed moments with family or friends. This configuration, combined with the overall scale of the property and the privacy it provides, also makes it suitable for hosting private events or more intimate celebrations.
Outdoors
The centerpiece is a former irrigation tank, converted into a salt water infinity pool (8 x 5m - Depth: 1.5 to 1.6m) — a choice that reflects a desire to preserve the memory of the site while giving it a new purpose.
On the rooftop terrace, a jacuzzi offers an open view over the surroundings.
A boma, a structure of African inspiration typically designed as an outdoor gathering space, has been arranged so as to blend fully into the surrounding landscape, without disrupting the site's natural setting.
All of these outdoor features benefit from the villa's position, overlooking the Barra da Fuzeta, at the heart of the Ria Formosa. This lagoon, which stretches between the islands of Armona and Tavira, is a natural system in constant transformation, with landscapes shifting according to the rhythm of the tides and the light.
The villa also has direct access to the sea from its position.
Location
The villa is set at the heart of the Ria Formosa, facing the Barra da Fuzeta, between the islands of Armona and Tavira. This position, right on the edge of the lagoon, gives it direct access to the sea, a rare feature for this type of property. The Ria Formosa is characterized by its shifting nature: channels, barrier islands, and sandbanks are reshaped with the tides, creating an ever-changing landscape.
A distinctive feature marks this site: at low tide, it is possible to walk to the beach known as "Praia do Homem Nu," crossing oyster beds and areas where shellfish gatherers work. This walk, dependent on the tidal cycle, offers a unique way to experience local traditions tied to the lagoon and its resources.
