Monte do Papa Leguas

An excellent location from which to explore the Alentejo coast. Tucked away and hidden from the main road, you'd never know what lies beyond the trees. The room accommodation was superb, very traditional and rustic, although no air con or fan which fortunately we didn't need. The cool breeze through the window at night was sufficient! The surroundings are very quiet too. Breakfasts are more than adequate - too much for us, the choice was amazing, the quality superb. Having breakfast on the terrace in the morning sun set the scene for a good day. An honesty bar is available for drinks in your room, out on the patio, or the communal lounge area. The swimming pool was well maintained and of a good size for swimming lengths too. Sun loungers around the pool make for a relaxing time in sun and shaded areas. Hugo was extremely busy but always had time to chat, explaining the very interesting history of the former farmhouse buildings, and nearby towns. A walk into town at night would be tricky along the unlit section of road, but once reaching the campsite area it would be ok. We used our car though, and found plenty of parking areas in town. Some very nice restaurants in town, and reasonably priced, welcoming and friendly staff. We used 3 different ones during our stay, all worthy of a return visit. Our 3-night stay wasn't long enough, and returning is very much on the cards!

An amazing find, located outside the beautiful Zambujeira do Mar - it's like staying in a private country residence in a remote part of Alentejo. An authentic historic building and grounds, with rooms that remind me of travelling in Spain using Paradors (luxury converted castles). The room felt like a castle or church, opening into a shared courtyard with a well stocked honesty bar, and further away over the grass lawns a very separate large pool and sunbathing area (pool is regularly cleaned and large enough to be fun). There is a beautiful and eclectic lounge to relax indoors also, listen to music or take breakfast. The property is run by a lovely family with everyone contributing and helping out, and a family experience when leaving. The room was spotlessly cleaned when I arrived and even though it has an antique feel it was not dirty. The best two things - the homemade soap from one of the family member was really nice, and best of all was the bed. Wow. About 1 metre wider than King Size, huge, inviting and so comfortable. I prefer a slightly harder mattress and while it might feel a bit tough to some people at first, after walking 24km on Fishermans Walk, the best thing is support for your muscles not softness, in order to transfer stresses from your body. I had the best nights sleep in a week hiking down the coast and didn't want to get out of bed! The only annoyance is it's not a bit closer to Zambujeira do Mar, which for me is the most beautiful town and beaches on the whole coastline. I walked to the hotel, and again in the evening walked into the town and back. On a map it looks close enough and I'm a fast walker, but even for me it is at least 15 minutes each way and in places without pavement, walking in the road which in darkness is a bit more challenging. The hotel offers bicycles and locks so there is an easy solution (and really for a place like this why do you want to leave!) but still it's nice to walk to places where you can!

Non vale il prezzo richiesto: camera che puzza fortemente di muffa , che probabilmente viene dall ' armadio e disturba il sonno. Bagno datato con una piccola dose di bagnoschiuma per due persone. Rubinetti vecchi che si fa fatica a miscelare. Giardino mal tenuto , anche se potrebbe essere un gioiellino Anche la piscina con sdraio con materassini vecchi l; sembra poco chiara, anche se pulita. Considerando che è zona diel cammino dei pescatori ( noi lo stavamo facendo) , serve la colazione solo dalle 9.00: troppo tardi per una partenza per la tappa successiva. Quindi noi abbiamo d9vuto andare al paese in un locale, nonostante avessimo pagato quella dell'hotel. Dista inoltre 2 km e 300 mt dal centro in una stada che si fa di giorno, ma non di sera perché le auto corrono, non è illuminata e non c'è marciapiede. Ci hanno proposto le bici: arrugginite e ... noi eravamo in 4 e ce n'erano solo 3. Le altre da bambini. C'è comminate il taxi, se si trova Insomma, se trovate altro, meglio.

Impossible de fermer la porte du logement car porte défectueuse.... chauffage très limite dans chambre pour la saison (un petit radiateur électrique d'appoint); Eau chaude arrive très difficilement dans SDB vieillotte. Literie pas terrible Pas de wifi en chambre et; Peu de prises de courant disponibles Nous sommes déçus. Le rapport qualité est très très prix insuffisant Bon accueil et gentillesse du personnel. Très bon petit déjeuner