Villa Albatroz is a well designed, large family villa
The split level open plan lounge and dining area is south facing with large windows overlooking the garden, swimming pool and ocean. Outside on the terrace is another dining table and a fixed barbecue, ideal for dinning al fresco. Surrounding the villa is plenty of space for youngsters to run. There are 8 sun beds to laze around the 12 metre swimming pool, and you even have your own private 'Miradouro' (viewpoint), to watch the passing ships.
In addition to all the facilities at the villa you also have complementary use of all facilities at the Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club, seven minutes drive away, including access to the sea, sea water pools, fresh water pool and tennis court (www.albatrozhotel.com).
Swimming pool dimensions and heating Shape: Rectangular Length: 12m Width: 5m Depth: 1,40m Pool heating is optional and costs 130,00€ per week for a setting of 25ºC, and 160€ for a setting of 26ºC, paid in cash on arrival.
Pool heating should be requested at least one week in advance. Should it be requested after arrival at the villa, the minimum charge applicable is one week, which is payable from the time the heating is turned on.
You will find that there is a good selection of restaurants and bars in Caniço de Baixo and all of them are within walking distance. The pebble beach and promenade is approximately a ten minute walk from the villa. There are a number of hotels and bars offering evening entertainment and if Scuba Diving is your passion, the hotels offer scuba diving courses.
The village of Caniço is about a 20 minute walk up hill and there is a regular bus service. There you have the main supermarket, chemist, post-office and a small shopping centre and yet more restaurants. Central to the village is the church and its square, where you can sit with a cup of tea or something stronger and watch the world pass by.
The capital of Funchal is also easy to reach as there is an express bus service into the city centre.
