Filled with one-of-a-kind items sourced from around the globe - think batik textiles, hand-carved Buddhas and artisan-made furnishings - this boho-chic hideaway embodies the term relaxed luxury.

Just a few metres from the ocean, the garden gate of the villa opens directly onto Galé beach, one of the longest and loveliest stretches of sand in the Algarve. This makes Villa Hibiscus a rare find in Portugal, where most beachside properties are kept in private hands.

Beyond the beach, hidden from the prying eyes of passers-by, is the exquisite swimming pool, terrace and rambling landscaped gardens, where shady nooks provide sociable spaces for all fresco dining and sundowners.

Inside the whitewashed villa are four beach-themed bedrooms, each with their own en-suite bathroom; a kitchen equipped with every imaginable amenity; and a smaller bedroom for a live-in housekeeper, who can deal with guests’ day-to-day requirements.

While the villa is cocooned from the outside world, the bars, boutiques and restaurants of Albufeira and Guia are within easy reach, meaning you can fully enjoy the local Algarve lifestyle. For back-to-nature experiences, the nearby Salgados nature reserve, a protected stretch of coastal wetlands, promises excellent birding, walking and biking opportunities.

Facilities:

1 master bedroom with en-suite bath and walk-in closet; 3 bedrooms with en-suite bath; 1 guest toilet; Living/dining room; Full equipped kitchen; Laundry room; 1 smaller bedroom for staff/au pair accommodation; Bicycles; 1 smaller bedroom for staff/au pair accommodation; Garage.