Valmangude Jardim Apartments

Had two weeks at the Valmangude Jardim apartments in Albufeira. We had a great holiday. The apartments were clean. The pool was clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The Pool cafe did good meals. It was close enough to walk to the old town or to the strip (but far enough from the strip not to hear the noise). There were loads of places to eat for 6 euros, beautiful beaches, loads to do.
It was fairly easy to visit Faro, Lagos, Portimao, Villamora by bus from the bus station (would suggest you take a taxi to the bus station, it only costs 4 euros)
The full day organised trip "Best of the West" was good value.
Unfortunately the old town was being dug up to do drainage/repaving but the front and the beach were untouched.
As a family we would recommend a holiday at the Valmangude Jardim apartments.

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The Resort is awful, full of lager louts who have nothing better to do on their holiday then get drunk. The place is ugly too, turn down the wrong street and it feels like you are in bay route! There is graffiti everywhere, and the smell of the bins and grids is unbearable.
The only plus side is the beach, that is lovely. Well worth watching the sun set over the old town.
We preferred the old town to the strip. The strip is very much like Blackpool, dirty and full of dodgy bars. The old town is more typically Portuguese, but once again, stick the main areas.
Now the Apartments. They are dirty and the staff were totally rude and unhelpful. We were placed in a room (204) where the patio door and the main door didn’t shut properly, and was over the bins. We asked for a move, and had to wait 2 days before they agreed. The next room we moved to (214), was only slightly better, at least the door shut! The maids do not clean very well, in fact all they do is sweep the floor and make the beds. The kitchen surface was not cleaned once during the 2 weeks of our holiday - seriously!
Also don’t ask for a wake up call. We and several other guests asked for one on our day of departure, this was not done. Their excuse was "I forgot".
I seriously wouldn’t recommend these apartments. They are surrounded by 3 very, very busy roads, and it is very difficult to sleep (along with having lumpy pillows). Also groups of drunken lads walk past singing until way past 5am.
Also the swimming pool, was dirt, there was sand covering the bottom of it, and that was there for the whole 2 weeks. We spent most of the time at the beach.
I wouldn’t recommend the reps trips either, went to Seville (the shops closed until 5.30pm for Siesta just as we got there), Jeep Safari (jeeps are not open top, and drive on the normal roads), first choice fun cruise (secluded beach was a busy beach full of litter, and the barbeque was abysmal).

Basic clean apartment, lovely gardens and pool.
Resort has every thing within walking distance beach 5 minute walk away pool snackbar has a good menu eat there a lot.
Slide and splash well worth a visit but the zoo marine was brilliant dolphin show was amazing.

This holiday resort is for families and party goers alike. There is plenty of fun, water sports by the beautiful yellow sandy beaches.
Many activities to do, a week is not enough. Horse riding, jeep safari, boat trips, gypsy markets, etc.. Shopping is great with lots of gifts to choose from. Eating out is easy with English meals as well as Portuguese, Chinese, Thai, and lots of others.
Accommodation, best choosing 3 star or above. Natives are very friendly and accommodating. Very modern with indoor shopping complexes, plenty of supermarkets. Cheap drinks in supermarkets, but drinks in the pubs and bars is about the same as UK prices. Some bargains to be had, but some things are a bit expensive.
Beaches - lovely sand, lovely sea, great caves and stuff.
Nightlife: Buzzing for all clubbers.