Quinta da Bica » Messines, Algarve » Location Map & Directions

Faro (FAO) is the closest airport, approximately 35 minutes drive away. Car hire is recommended. We can give contact information for excellent value car hire and reliable airport transfers. Sao Bartolomeu de Messines is 2km (5 minutes) away, Silves 16km (15 minutes), and Albufeira 20km (20 minutes). We can provide a convenient base for anyone looking to purchase property in the Algarve as Messines is centrally placed and close to good road links to the coast, the Alentejo and Lisbon.

From Albufeira

Go North and taking the IC1 for LISBOA / OURIQUE for 10 km until N124 MESSINES / SILVES

2nd exit at roundabout #1, at roundabout #2 go straight on.This takes you above the town of S B Messines, at roundabout #3 go straight on.

After 1km turn RIGHT for Messines.In 20m the road bends right, take the LEFT at the bend. Follow this wiggly road going LEFT round the first bend.

After 1.5km at the crossroads by the large greenhouse TURN RIGHT.
As you start to go down the hill you will see the Riding Centre on the hill ahead. Opposite the post boxes and bins TURN RIGHT up the drive to the top.

From Faro via the IC1

Leaving the airport follow the blue motorway signs for Lisboa taking the slip road to the right and then joining the main road out of Faro.

After going under the pedestrian bridges watch for the signs as you have to move into the left lane for the A22 (blue sign). Take the motorway west towards Lisboa until Junction 10 - IC1 Ourique.

Go North and taking the IC1 for LISBOA / OURIQUE for 10 km until N124 MESSINES / SILVES

2nd exit at roundabout #1, at roundabout #2 go straight on.This takes you above the town of S B Messines, at roundabout #3 go straight on.

After 1km turn RIGHT for Messines.In 20m the road bends right, take the LEFT at the bend. Follow this wiggly road going LEFT round the first bend.

After 1.5km at the crossroads by the large greenhouse TURN RIGHT.

As you start to go down the hill you will see the Riding Centre on the hill ahead. Opposite the post boxes and bins TURN RIGHT up the drive to the top.