Praia da Rocha, Mirachoro Apartments Review

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caroline001's Review of Praia da Rocha, Mirachoro Apartments Algarve

3rd Nov 2003

Overall Rating

3 stars
  • Value for money
    3 stars
  • Food
    3 stars
  • Resort
    3.5 stars
  • Accommodation
    2 stars
  • Customer Service
    3.5 stars
Good Points

Friendly staff, good size room. Not noisy.


Bad Points

It's a long walk into town if you miss the free bus. Buliding work to other apartment blocks.


General Comments

we wasn't sure what to expect as it was the first time we had been abroad. The area itself was up and coming. Alot of building work was still going on around us to other appartments, it wasnt noisy though. The apartment was large enough for 2 adults and 2 children althought my 2 had to sleep on sofa beds. The staff were very friendly and helped us when we needed it. The free bus goes into town 3 times a day but if you miss it its about a 15 min walk and its a trek if it gets hot. Coming back its all up hill so not so good if you have walking difficulties. There are a lot of places to eat and drink but make sure you use their toilets as there are no public ones. Also keep an eye out for the ticket touts they get you to scratch a card for a time share and they take a day of your holiday looking at a hotel complex but you get nothing for your time. Also the men selling you cheap gold jewelry and cigarettes are everywhere and can be very annoying and they do go away. Also don't drink the tap water always drink bottled water from the supermarket as it is very cheap and you wont get tummy troubles. There are 2 supermarkets near by but its about a 10 min walk to them a taxi will cost you around 5 euros.The main entertainment is in the Mirachoro 11 they have reg music nights. Take advantage of the excursions as it is well worth it. We went to a place called Zoo Marine. My children loved it as they had dolphins and sealions and parrot shows. Beware of the kerbs on the pavements as they are a lot higher than here at home you can esily trip. The palm trees are also a little on the low side so mind your head. The streets are cleaned everyday by locals. All in all we had a good first holiday abroad and we will be going back to the Algarve but to a different place.

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