An art lover’s paradise – Casa Nova da Eira in the beautiful Algarve

With the warm Portuguese sun persistently beating down on the Algarve tourists flock to this popular resort.

The perfect destination to soak up some sun, play golf in some of Europe’s most prestigious golf courses and enjoy some of the region’s delicious cuisine.

Although the Algarve is rapidly advancing as a place to soak up some exquisite art and culture, thanks to galleries expanding their collections and holding a series of inspiring exhibitions throughout the year. The Quinta do Lago Villas region of the Algarve is particularly geared towards artists and their followers, with a handful of galleries, offering paintings, crafts, pottery, jewellery and much more.

Given Portugal’s rich and fascinating artistic history and well-merited rise in becoming one of Europe’s most prestigious artistic destinations, it seems appropriate for accommodation here to share some of the region’s enthusiasm towards art and culture. And this is certainly the case in ‘Casa Nova da Eira’, a stunning colonial style house, which takes prides in a passion for art.

Located in the tranquil and picturesque hamlet of Azinheiro, just 20 minutes from Faro, this exquisitely grand five bedroom, five bathroom villa comprises of vast and exuberant grounds. Designed by Jose Meixa, one of Portugal’s most famous landscape gardeners, an absorbing blend of luscious lawns, rapturous rockeries, and many fruit and pine trees, cast a sweet smelling fragrance to fill the air surrounding the property and its luxurious private pool.

Inside the villa eyes are immediately drawn to the fine paintings and model boats, illustrating the owner’s passion for art and sailing. The first floor is dedicated to the property’s main suite, and as a consequence consists of a double bedroom, a bathroom fit for royalty, a dressing room and a balcony with views overlooking Casa Nova da Eira’s impressive grounds and out towards the Atlantic Ocean.

From the beginning of May a week’s rental at Casa Nova da Eira costs £1350 rising to £3195 in peak season.

For availability and to make reservations to stay at the simply stunning Casa Nova da Eira, click across to the Vintage Travel website.