Casa Fajara

The Läbensschuel from Switzerland went with 27 people and lived in Casas Fajara for a whole week. It was perfect! Breakfast was delicious and the space offered so many options to play tennis, enjoy the pool, do wonderful hikes through the serene nature full of flowers and we did three surftrips that continued to be a highlight till now. We loved to do our morning yoga in the shala that is right next to an old eucalyptus tree that fills the room with a wonderful fragrence.

Down a dusty track one kilometre from Carrapateira in the Western Algarve is situated a real gem in the world of boutique hotels. In a beautiful valley with rolling hills and brown cows with bells tinkling you will find Casa Fajara. With only nine rooms it is small and homely with tasteful bedrooms with balconies overlooking the hills and comfortable lounges. Breakfast is a veritable feast of cheeses, cooked meats, fruits and cakes, everything is so laid back, the perfect place to lounge or just as a base to explore further.

We booked the whole of Casa Fajara for three nights for our company's 21st Birthday - and from start to finish it was perfect. From the wonderful food - and amazing BBQ - to the accommodation to the beautiful secluded location with relatively easy access to beach and village / restaurants of Carrapateira, you couldn't ask for more. Thank you to the whole team for making us feel so welcome. 10/10.

Such welcoming staff, wonderfull breakfast and beautiful scenery. This place was a great spot to stay in on our walking holiday, walking the rota vincente. They accomodated to our every need. I would definitely recommend the place to friends or to the reader.

We have stayed here previously and, once again, we’re not disappointed. The rooms are a good size with a small kitchen area and dining table. Our balcony overlooked the pool and surrounding countryside. The pool is a good size for swimming. The breakfast are freshly prepared and delicious. Tiago made us feel exceptionally welcome and went out of his way to help. All the staff were very friendly.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay pf 4 nights in this beautiful house which is full of character and colour. The location is peaceful, just on the edge of Carrapateira and there are plenty of walking options nearby, both rural and coastal. The whole area is very unspoilt and quiet ( we were there in March which is not the main season). The hotel has lots of great assets including a swimming pool, sauna, table tennis, tennis court, a lovely garden and lots of outside seating. Inside there is masses of space to relax with comfy sofas and even a wood burning stove for the cooler months. It's just a great place to relax completely. The breakfasts were generous, varied and delicious - lots of fresh fruit, cheese, ham, croissants etc, etc plus superb home squeezed orange juice. Our hosts were the icing on the cake - so warm and friendly and chatty. We send a very special thanks to Thiago who supplied us with endless information on the local area and also for our onward trip to Lisbon. I wish I was back there right now.