Directions

Directions to Sao Rafael Beach Resort – 34B

From Faro Airport –

At all times, heading towards Portimao will take you in the correct direction until you approach Albufeira.

Exit the airport (there is only one way) and bearing right you will join the road, towards Faro / Montenengro.

You then need to follow signs for A22 Portimao / Lisboa.Passing turnings for Montenegro twice and you will see Ford Delaership on left.  You take the slip road straight after and join the N125. Follow this road for about 2 miles Shortly after passing the Algarve Football Stadium on your right take the slip road for the IP1 / A22 Portimao

The IP1 / A22 is the same road – stay on this for approx 25km and you will see sign for Albufeira 1000m ( this is the second exit of two close together.)

Follow the road, heading towards Albufeira, keeping in the left hand lane before forking off to the right heading to 395 Albufeira. At the roundabout (opposite the retail park) turn right and remain on this road heading through a roundabout until you pass the petrol station on the left. At the next roundabout you turn right up the hill.

Remain on this road through the traffic lights and straight across at the next roundabout before heading down the hill (passing the colourful Marina Village on the left.

Go straight ahead at the next roundabout, and immediately take left hand lane, and then slip road to left signposted (Sao Rafael). The road doubles back on itself to the left and take first right up the hill. At the brow of the hill you will see the Maritur Hotel on the left. Take the left turn there and as you head down the road you will pass a detached building on your left (the former reception to Sao Rafael). Parking is just ahead to the right (first turn on right).

Once parked, apartments are signposted (30 - 79A), walk along the back of the apartments facing the front and the second staircase you see is the one to Apartments 34 – At the top you will find the entrance to 34B.

In darkness you will find a torch in the electricity meters cupboard so as to see the numbers punched into the keysafe.