This is a beautiful property, still retaining many of its period features. The room are large comfortable and showers, air-conditioning working well, powerful and silent. the modern design of the cupboards was not convenient to open but that was a minor issue.
The staff were very friendly and attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The restaurant and food was very tasty, all ingredients right from olive oil was of superior quality and vegetarian options were available. We loved the views as we had our meals.
The breakfast was included. It was generous with all options: hot breakfast- bacon and eggs, toast with a range of artisan breads, as well as sold meats, cheeses, salads,
and a variety of cakes and pastries freshly prepared. Even the marmalades and jams were home made.
The surrounding town is tiny, charming with a church and a little square in the centre, but not much shopping and everything shuts down in the evening.
However there are many interesting towns about 20 minutes drive away, so it is well worth hiring a car. They were very helpful at the reception and recommended several places/ tours. Our favourite was OLhao which has a bustling market just next to the marina. Lagos, Faro and Tavira are similarly situated.
We enjoyed a visit to a local winery where after little tour, we were offered their wines along with antipasti.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Pousada Palacio de Estoi.