Por do Sol

The first impression from the house "Por do Sol", in Faja da Ovelha, is the magnificent and panoramic sea view. Every night, if you wish, you can watch the sunset theatre ("por do sol") from the roofed veranda.

Situated on the hillside below the small village church, the house has a beautiful view and enjoys sun throughout the day. 22 steps down from the quiet road is the entrance of "Por do Sol". Faja da Ovelha itself is a quiet village in the tranquil west of the island. Instead of hotels or discos, there are farmhouses, goats, chickens……. and much silence and serenity!

The renovation of this old Madeirense house was completed in February 2003. Warm colours and wooden panels contribute to the cosy atmosphere. On the ground floor there is a spacious well equipped kitchen, living room (with hifi-stereo set) and one bathroom. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, each with a double bed, and the second bathroom. In front of the house, down the hill, there is a garden with a small lawn. Apricot and papaya trees, as well as the lovely bougainvilleas, lend a mediterranean air to this delightful place. A barbecue corner invites you to grill your own "espada" or "sardinhas" which can be bought fresh from the fisherman's van that comes in the mornings.

The nearest restaurant is about half a mile away. In the neighbouring villages of Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar there are further restaurants. Here you can take a bath in the ocean from the pebbled beaches. In Faja da Ovelha there is a "minimarket". A bigger supermarket, pharmacy, banks and post office etc. can be found in Calheta, which is about 15 minutes away by car. In Calheta you can use the (artificial) sandy beach for a swim in the ocean.

size: 80 sq mts; occupation: 2 - 4 persons; price: 50 euros per night, for third and fourth person each 7,50 euros surplus; final cleaning: 25 euros. no extras charges; all cutlery, bed linen, towels and washing machine supplied. We recommend to hire a car. From 21 euros per day. Please contact Madeira-Holidayhomes

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