Monte da Palhagueira, is a beautifully landscaped Retirement Village where you can enjoy living in the lovely mild sunny climate of the Algarve. The village has two swimming pools, of which one is accessible by wheelchair. A tennis-court, a petanque pitch, and a putting green. Furthermore a nursing home with 24-hour nursing care, a doctor's surgery and a physical therapy unit. There is also a very nice restaurant named Le Marquis. And for those who enjoy reading, an interesting library inside the Village Hall, where also the weekly book-club is held. On the outskirts of the village you can find St. Luke's Anglican Church, where you can enjoy a variety of concerts, and where the Sunday worship is held at 11:30 am.