Windmill Hill
Albufeira, Algarve

Sun, sea view, and a quiet terrace above the Old Town.

A 60 m² one-bedroom apartment on the Windmill Hill resort, ten minutes on foot from Peneco beach and the squares of Albufeira. Year-round pool, tennis, fast Wi-Fi, and the Atlantic on the horizon.

8.9
Guest rating
The story

Quietly above the noise.

Albufeira's Old Town is busy by design: cobbled streets, the smell of grilled sardines, music drifting from Rua da Oura late into the night. Windmill Hill sits just above all of that, on the calmer side of the ridge.

From the terrace you look down over rooftops and pine to a slice of the Atlantic. In ten minutes you are on Peneco beach with your feet in the water; in another five you are at a table in the square. Then you walk back up, close the doors behind you, and the noise stays where it belongs.

The apartment was built for that kind of holiday. One bedroom, a fireplace for the cooler months, a fully kitted kitchen for the lazy ones, and a terrace big enough to lose an afternoon on. It is small enough to feel personal and finished to the standard you would want for a long stay.

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Apartment interior
The apartment

One bedroom. Sixty square metres. One terrace you will not want to leave.

Light wood, white walls, a deep sofa pointed at a fireplace for the cooler weeks of the year. The bedroom is at the back, away from the morning sun, with blackout shutters for proper sleep. The kitchen is fully fitted, including a dishwasher and oven, so cooking after the market is a pleasure rather than a chore.

Sleeps four: two in the bedroom and two on the sofa bed in the living room. Comfortable for a couple, a family of four, or a pair of friends sharing.

Sea view terrace

Furnished for breakfast, sundowners, and slow evenings.

Air conditioning

In bedroom and living room. Quiet, modern, individually controlled.

Fast Wi-Fi

Tested for video calls. The right speed for a remote-work week.

Fireplace

Real fire for autumn and winter stays.

Full kitchen

Oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, Dolce Gusto, kettle, full set.

Smart TV

Satellite channels.

Washer

In-apartment washing machine.

Hairdryer & iron

Plus toiletries, fresh linens, and a starter pack for arrival.

Parking

Free on-resort parking, no permit required.

On the resort

Pool open all year. Tennis at sunset. The beach a walk away.

Windmill Hill is a small, gated, low-rise resort tucked into the hill above Albufeira's Old Town. Guests of the apartment have full access to everything below.

Outdoor pool

Open year-round, plus a separate kids pool.

Two tennis courts

Bookable on site. Rackets available.

Poolside bar & restaurant

Casual lunches, sunset cocktails, no need to drive.

Mini-market

For the things you forgot to pack.

Landscaped gardens

Mature trees, sun loungers, shaded corners.

Sundeck

South-facing, quiet end of the resort.

Golf nearby

Three championship courses inside a 15-minute drive.

Where you are

Walk into the Old Town. Drive to anywhere in the Algarve.

Central Albufeira is one of the rare Algarve towns where you do not need a car for everyday life. Beach, restaurants, bakeries, the market, the marina taxi-boat dock, all reachable on foot. The resort is on the quiet side of the hill, so the walk back uphill is your only commute.

  • Peneco beach10 min walk
  • Pescadores beach10 min walk
  • Old Town main square12 min walk
  • Marina & boat trips5 min drive
  • Faro airport40-45 min drive
  • Lagos / Sagres45 min drive
  • Seville (Spain)2 hr drive
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The next twelve months at a glance.

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No damage deposit

Direct guests skip the €200 cash deposit on arrival.

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Direct line to the owner

Replies usually within the hour during waking hours.

Cancellations free up to 14 days before check-in. Payment via Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay). Check-in 16:00, check-out 11:00.

What guests say

8.9 of 10 across hundreds of stays. Here is a slice of why.

The terrace was the whole holiday for us. Coffee in the morning, wine in the evening, the sea right there. Albufeira a five-minute walk down a pretty lane. We will be back.

Sophie & James, UK / 7 nights

Worked from the apartment for two weeks. Wi-Fi never dropped, the desk worked, and at six o'clock I closed the laptop and walked to the beach. Hard to go back to the home office.

Marta, Germany / 14 nights

Very well-equipped, very clean, exactly what the photos show. Owner was reachable any time we needed him. We dipped in the pool every morning, even in mid-October.

The Lefebvre family, France / 10 nights

Reviews shown here are representative excerpts. Full review history visible on Booking.com.

Good to know

Frequently asked.

How many people sleep here?

Up to four. Two on the queen bed in the bedroom, plus two on the sofa bed in the living room. Linen for both is provided.

Is the pool really open all year?

Yes. The main outdoor pool is open every month of the year (not heated, but the Algarve climate keeps it usable for most of it). The kids pool runs in the high season, roughly April to October.

Do I need a car?

Not for Albufeira itself. Beach, Old Town, restaurants, market, all on foot. A car is useful if you want to explore the wider Algarve (Lagos, Sagres, Benagil, Faro) or visit Seville.

How does payment work?

You pay through Stripe at the time of booking, on this site. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Direct guests are not asked for the €200 cash damage deposit that Booking.com guests pay on arrival.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 14 days before check-in for a full refund. Inside 14 days, the first night is non-refundable. Inside 48 hours, the full stay is non-refundable. Travel insurance is recommended for peace of mind.

Can I book a long stay (1 month or more)?

Yes, and it is encouraged. Long-stay rates apply automatically for stays of 28 nights or more, with further discounts for 60 and 90 nights. Email us before booking and we will configure the right rate for your dates.

Who actually owns the apartment?

The apartment is owner-managed by Rui Conceicao, the same person you will speak to if anything is needed during your stay. No agency, no call centre, no property manager in between.

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