Experience the Pastoral Side of the Algarve at This Idyllic Boutique Hotel - Hotels Above Par - Boutique Hotels & Travel

"Set just outside Moncarapacho in the Algarve, this five-star retreat is an idyllic, flora-framed escape between the countryside and the coast, offering a peaceful atmosphere scented with citrus and jasmine and punctuated by the cooing of birds. Moorish-influenced, white-washed buildings with arches, lattice details and lanterns contain airy rooms and suites—polished concrete floors, tree-trunk coffee tables and fresh-cut flowers—with suites adding solariums or private terraces that afford wide mountain and sea views; the main building houses reception, a striking fireplace, seating areas and a curated shop. The property is very family-friendly (a kids’ area with a mini house, games and crafts) while also providing grown-up refuges: a sparkling family pool with fountains and poolside service, a secluded adults-only pool shaded by umbrellas and a 300-year-old cork oak, a pool bar, spa pavilion for massages, a tennis court, small gym, boutique, outdoor cinema, hammocks, fire pits and garden paths with a pond of turtles and fish. Dining emphasizes local ingredients—breakfast buffet features seasonal fruit, fresh-pressed juices, chia pudding, housemade overnight oats, Algarve honeycomb, pastries and made-to-order eggs; the main restaurant highlights regional specialties, garden herbs and wood-fired pizzas—plus options for a private chef’s table and picnic experiences. Practical amenities include shuttle service to Praia da Fuseta, concierge, complimentary Wi‑Fi, EV chargers, 55 rooms and suites, and rooms starting at about $300/night."