Lace Knots

Just a short stroll from the beach, this high-floor apartment has sea views and bright, modern interiors. Inside, a neutral colour scheme and hints of boho styling make for a calm space, with an open living area, two bedrooms and two bathrooms – making it just as perfect for friends sharing as for a family. But the big attraction here is the balcony, which wraps around much of the home. Open all the doors and there's a great flow to the indoor-outdoor space, where you can sip drinks as the sun sets over the sea.

From here, it's an easy walk down to the water at Praia da Rocha and only a little further to Três Castelos Beach. But that's not all – the building has a communal pool so you can splash and play without even getting your feet sandy.

Home truths:
*There's a sofa bed in the second bedroom, and a fifth and sixth guest would be sleeping on the sofa bed in the lounge
*You'll be on a high floor here but there's a lift
*There is free parking on-site but it's first-come-first-served and a pretty small car park – public car parking is available in the surrounding streets
*A high chair for little ones is available
*The communal swimming pool is open year-round