The Algarve, The New Amenity At Encanterra

Set on a 2.5 acre, view-laden parcel in the Southwestern portion of the community, The Algarve is an 8,000 square foot club complete with a resort pool, artisan studio, expansive open lawns including an indoor and outdoor concert area, eight pickleball courts, bocce ball, and "Tapas," our poolside dining concept. Schedule a Preview Tour appointment with your Community Representative today.

The Algarve is named after a region in southwestern Portugal first introduced to the world through the 1974 novel The Drifters by Pulitzer Prize-winning author James Michener. In the book, The Algarve represents a place of escape and creative inspiration, and our Club will do the same.

Let's explore some of the exciting areas of The Algarve Club:

Santorini's Studio
Santorini's Studio is an allusion to the famous Greek port city of Santorini. The space is complete with concrete floors, full-size glass garage doors which let in light year round and open for those amazing winter months; exposed interior lighting and beams; and vistas out onto the main promenade, La Plaza. It also includes a kiln for pottery and clay work. Santorini's Studio is designed to let our Members express their creative energy and dreams in a way they haven't been able to in the past. The perfect retreat for artists.


 

Tapas
More than just a place for poolside snacks, Tapas will be a whole new dining option for Members. A complete selection of beers and wine are on tap, as well as the soon-to-be-infamous blended cocktails capable of turning any warm day in the sun into a free-for-all of fun (or a chaise lounge nap). Tapas also features three 65 inch televisions for all your game day entertainment

La Plaza
The center of The Algarve outdoor experience is La Plaza, an acre of green space with an event stage, shade and plenty of room to relax and enjoy the Arizona sunshine. Perfect for farmers market, artisan displays or even a late afternoon get together among friends, La Plaza is the center of both the action and the relaxation.

The Portico
The defining architectural characteristic of The Algarve is the outdoor expanse which joins the major portions of the building - Tapas and La Playa to the east and Santorini's Studio to the west. Complete with beautifully-crafted open beams that provide shade and protection from the elements, the Portico is not just an outdoor patio and breezeway, but functions as a town square and trailhead for The Algarve experiences. Within the Portico is an activities screen which display what's happening at both The Algarve and La Casa.

La Playa Resort Pool
People visiting or living in Arizona love to soak up the sun and cool off in a refreshing resort style pool. And with La Playa, options abound whether you're hope is to count laps, cocktails or z's. At approximately 47,000 gallons and more than 2,300 surface square feet, La Playa at The Algarve is an ample addition to the resort pool at La Casa.

Pickelball Courts
No sport since snowboarding has grown more popular, more quickly than pickleball. A game which blends the athleticism of tennis or badminton with a doubles-focused environment that reduces joint and muscle stress, pickleball is a critical part of the culture at Encanterra. The Pickleball Club now has their own space that doesn't need to be shared with tennis and functions as a home base for intracommunity events and tournaments with neighboring communities.

Bocce
The quintessential Italian game finally has a permanent home at Encanterra. Two pitches of tightly-packed sand are available for play year round, with equipment available to borrow from either the concierge at La Casa or the team from Tapas. While at Tapas, players are encouraged to grab an Object Ball, our take on a blended White Russian served in a to-go cup that is the perfect aiming fluid for a game among friends.