Palmares

There's no need to draw straws for the best bedroom at this Vilamoura apartment. Each room with an en-suite bathroom leads directly to a sweeping balcony with distant sea views. While the apartment isn't one of the most central homes in our Vilamoura portfolio, you'll be rewarded with peace and quiet around that shared swimming pool and communal lawned gardens. When the coast comes calling, you're just a 2.5km drive from the beach, and there's a cluster of bars, restaurants and supermarkets just a five-minute drive away.

Home truths:
*There is parking available at the complex.
*This home is located within an apartment building with a shared entrance. Expect to bump into other guests during your stay.
*You'll have access to the swimming pool and gardens here. They're shared with the building's other residents.