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Residencias do Cerro is a fantastic development for those looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of mass tourism. It is a small complex of town houses hidden amid rolling hills and surrounded by natural woodland and greenery, yet it is just 10 minutes away from all the action.

Residencias do Cerro is a fantastic development for those looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of mass tourism. It is a small complex of town houses hidden amid rolling hills and surrounded by natural woodland and greenery, yet it is just 10 minutes away from all the action. The development preserves the tranquillity of its location by being built to an intimate design, with pretty lawns, established trees and careful terracing. This ensures that the grounds blend pleasingly in to their natural environment, while tastefully framing the communal swimming pool and barbecue area.

These are well-proportioned three-bedroom, two-bathroom town houses. Spread across three storeys, they are finished to a tasteful terracotta colour scheme with charming stone-effect external staircases, traditional Portuguese chimneys and sloping corrugated tiled roofs protecting their front terraces. Underneath the living accommodation are individual small garage and storage units, accessible from the front beneath the terraces.

The development is just 10 minutes' away from Vilamoura, Europe's largest leisure resort, with all of its amenities including bars, restaurants, golf courses, a marina and a casino. It is also close to the city of Loulé, which is well worth a visit, not least for its Saturday morning market, frequented by locals and holidaymakers alike who are attracted by its excellent selection of daily fresh fish, fruit and vegetables. There are also excellent leather goods on sale, created by the city's craftsmen.