If you're looking for a great place to chill Herdade da Corte is where you need to go. A Rio Grande style and feel about it, surrounded by fabulous hilly views, orange, lemon trees, olive groves, and pure adulterated silence. You hear the whisper of the breeze throughout the outdoor areas which have casual seating dotted about, a sweeping view, and a to die for salt-water pool. If you want 5 star service and a butler this isn't the place for you! Our favourite time of the day was a leisurely hour and half munching our way through the buffet breakfast, consisting of 4 different freshly made juices, a good selection of local produce, bread, rolls, pastries and cake, cheese, cold meats, fruits, yoghurt, and natural cereals - while idly looking out to the hills. There's also an array of teas, and the coffee is via a machine which is good - but goat's milk! We've travelled the world extensively and it's rare to find such a place. If you want to jazz up your time there Tavira is charming, along with Tavira Island. You do need a car if you stay at Herdade and want to visit many areas, however, we had read other reviews and knew that - but we just wanted to relax there and do nothing! We stayed 4 days and did venture out 1 afternoon to a restaurant in St Luzia. Local taxi, very nice driver. 20 euro each way (same prices to Tavira) about 15 minutes journey. The owners Joao and Francisco are cool, interesting guys, very helpful, and knowledgeable about the area , local produce, wines, and activities to do there - hiking, etc. Good massage also available in relaxing room. €50 Personally speaking, we dossed (an English word for lazing about) around the pool , helping ourselves to the well-stocked honesty bar, with the occasional beer/glass of wine, absorbed in a few good crime novels. Please note: after breakfast there is NO food available until 7pm. We knew that and brought along our own snacks, nuts etc. The evening menu is mainly cold, very good local produce - oh, please try the prawns (they hot). We tried almost everything on the menu during our stay - couldn't fault anything. My husband arrived completely knackered (another old-school word for tiredness) and after almost 4 days rooted to the place said he felt like the Six Million Dollar Man! Thank you Herdades, we will be back. Hayley & Alan UK
Offering self-catering studios in the small fishing village of Fuseta, the Estudios Salinas – Fuzeta has a rooftop furnished terrace overlooking Ria Formosa Natural Park from a distance. It features free WiFi in all areas.
Each unit has an equipped kitchenette and a flat-screen satellite TV. The living area includes a sofa bed with a chaise longue. All studios have an open-plan design, and some studios have a furnished balcony or terrace.
The kitchenette includes appliances as a microwave, refrigerator and a toaster. There is a shared laundry room for guests’ use. Fuseta central square, where all locals meet, is 200 metres away. Restaurants and cafés are a few steps away.
Guests wishing to explore the beach can catch the ferry heading to Fuseta Island in 5 minutes’ walking distance, and enjoy a 5-minute ferry ride to the island, that they can catch on the beachfront.
Olhão is a 10-minute drive away from Estudios Salinas, and Tavira can be reached in a 15-minute drive. Fuseta-A Train Station is 500 metres away, offering access throughout the Algarve. Faro International Airport is a 30-minute drive away from Estudios Salinas – Fuzeta.
Lovely little hotel, quiet and peaceful. Recommend a car to get the best out of it but everything about it is lovely. Great staff ,reasonable food and will definitely be back. Sat in the middle of the country but only a short drive to the coast.15 min drive from airport. Taxi from airport approx 28 euros.Grounds are lovely with nice walk and exercise equipment on hand. Choice of hotel room or apartment away from main hotel block. All staff are a credit to this hotel.
With a stay at Hotel Don Rodrigues in Tavira, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Sao Jose Church and Tavira Tower. This hotel is 13 mi (21 km) from Olhao Harbour and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
At Hotel Don Rodrigues, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and an elevator. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
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Rating by the door was a one star but should be rated a bit higher. Was given a 3) bed room (3 x twin beds) which was ok, except the 3rd bed took up precious room space. Room was clean, shower was clean, entire hotel appeared clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Free parking was available. Hotel is near the road but did not notice any undue noise at night. Hotel has a nice patio and a pool. Vending machines are available on property. Close enough to Tavira town to walk, just need to navigate the roundabout carefully. Walking in the middle of summer may not be advisable though. Room had a well functioning and quiet A/C. A small refrigerator was available. Breakfast was good and included in the room rate. The pastries were very good. Also available was a variety of breads, jams, some cold cuts and cheese and a bowl of chunky fruits. Coffee (machine) was somewhat typical of the area, coffee came out either too strong or too weak. Ended up using the black setting and adding my own milk. It's a bit odd that the traditional coffee milk available in most northern European countries was not available. 3 types of juices were dispensed from the machine with the orange being the best. Scrambled eggs smelled a bit fishy, also somewhat typical of the area, believe it is due to chickens being fed fish meal. There was a restaurant attached to the hotel specializing in rotisserie chicken, not sure if the restaurant was part of the hotel or independent. Price was very reasonable. Only complaint would be that meals are often served with only boiled or french fried potatoes, and lettuce with tomato salad. If visiting Tavira head to Santa Luzia and A Casa restaurant and try the grilled Octopus.
Good hotels, such as this, have common features. This had some particular ones. Our dawn-view of the sun rising over the harbour and Old Faro town was one, followed by breakfast on the 5th Floor. We walked in our first day to the strains of La vie en rose on a petit-grand. Fernando's relaxed piano style matched our mood and the splendid view our over the Rio Formosa to the islands and the sea. Breakfast looked varied, but I concentrated on the bread and cakes. These, and good coffee, say 'Portugal' to me. Life felt good. Eva is close to easy and interesting strolling in the sun. We had lunch on the 5th floor on our last day (3rd). It was busy, mainly with locals, enjoying a winter-solstice fest. This time the piano played by Andre, son of our breakfast entertainer. A lighter style but both saying 'class'
I really enjoyed this hotel. It's a distance from all the faro amenities, but it only a few euros in an Uber to reach the heart of faro. There is a free shuttle bus each morning and evening to take you to and from the faro old town and the beach, but we chose to do things on our own schedule. It was only my son and I who stayed here for 4 nights. We loved how quiet the pool area was, and spent lots of time there. The hotel is basic, but clean and served our needs well. The air conditioning in the room was a must! The rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff were all friendly, particularly the lady working at the bar. The hotel was clean, although a little dated. But that didn't bother us. Breakfast wasn't the best I've seen, but we enjoyed what he ate. Quality of food in general was poor. We had dinner by the pool one night, and it was terrible. But that is the only negative of our holiday. We booked the shuttle bus to take us to the airport after check out. This was a seamless process, and it was very helpful. All in all, we enjoyed our few days spent at hotel Monaco.
Located in Loulé, Vilar Do Golf is a 1-minute drive from Quinta do Lago Golf and 15 minutes from Loulé Municipal Market. This 4-star resort is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Quinta do Lago Beach and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Vale do Lobo Beach.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite to eat at IlVero, one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 61 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas. License number: 892
Beautiful property in the countryside of Algarve, but only 20 minutes away from the beach! This hotel had so many great offerings - excellent service, lovely & tranquil landscaping, 2 pools (1 adult & 1 family friendly), great food, decent gym, tennis court, complimentary arrival bottle of wine and so many activities! We were upgraded to the Larnajal Master Suite thanks to our booking through AMEX fine hotels & resorts. This room was great - it had the largest bathtub I've ever seen and a beautiful courtyard space with a small private pool and complete privacy. Property Tip: Our original room booking was a Secret suite and we did see suite #6. The room is great, but the courtyard area with private pool is not fully private/enclosed. It overlooks the parking lot so you do see cars and people walking by. If you want full privacy book the Laranjal Master Suite instead. Transport Tip: You can call Uber's for transport and they are quite reasonable but can take 10+ minutes to get one. Not many nearby.
Lovely little hotel, quiet and peaceful. Recommend a car to get the best out of it but everything about it is lovely. Great staff ,reasonable food and will definitely be back. Sat in the middle of the country but only a short drive to the coast.15 min drive from airport. Taxi from airport approx 28 euros.Grounds are lovely with nice walk and exercise equipment on hand. Choice of hotel room or apartment away from main hotel block. All staff are a credit to this hotel.