Our immediate environment
Boutique Guesthouse-Moncarapacho consists of three luxury rental holiday homes, swimming pool and jeu de boules court, and is located just outside our village Moncarapacho, in the eastern Algarve, Portugal. It is located 25 kilometers from Faro airport, 50 km from the Spanish border. Two hours drive to Seville in Spain and 3 hours to Lisbon!
The typical Portuguese surroundings such as the orange and olive trees, the markets, the old villages and of course the sea less than 10 kilometers away, complete the holiday feeling.
The various islands off the coast have beautiful beaches and can be reached by taxi boats. Walking, birdwatching, golfing, mountain biking, surfing, supping, sailing, swimming, a range of activities to do. Relaxing by the pool or on your own terrace is of course also wonderful!
Location of Boutique Guesthouse-Moncarapacho
It is situated on a rustic spot on a dirt road -just outside our village Moncarapacho- overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and fishing village Fuseta, nature reserve "Ria Formosa" and the olive grove of our neighbours. We have a close-knit neighbourhood with people from all over the world such as England, France, Germany and Norway.
Photo: trendy beach bar on Farol Island
Due to its central location in the Eastern Algarve, our future Boutique Guesthouse is the ideal base. such as visiting the various golf courses or trips to the hills in the hinterland, authentic villages, historical cities, nature parks, the sea.
Walking, birdwatching, golfing, mountain biking, surfing, supping, sailing, swimming, a range of activities to do. In the hinterland lie the hills, picturesque villages and a large number of walking routes.
Beautiful cities and nice villages
The villages of Fuseta, Olhao and Tavira are right on the sea and we can be found there almost every week. Each village has its own charm, atmosphere and range of restaurants and shops. What they have in common is that fresh vegetables, fruit and fish are sold every day in the covered market halls.
Markets
Every week on Sunday morning there is a big (gypsy) market in one of the villages. In Moncarapacho this is on the first Sunday of the month. Here you can of course get vegetables, fruit, plants, clothing, honey from the area. But for us and for many Portuguese it is also a place to drink coffee, eat chicken and meet many acquaintances!
Food and drink
Restaurants can be found everywhere, from a delicious daily special to a refined menu. Of course, many fish restaurants but also vegan/vegetarian dishes, sushi, Italian, Chinese, Indian food. The supermarket for delicious sandwiches and first necessities is a kilometer away.
Photo: Breakfast at the chic marina of Vilamoura in early March
Beaches in the area
The various islands off the coast have beautiful beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and can be reached by taxi boats or a ferry. The most important islands in the immediate vicinity are Ilha de Fuseta, Ilha Armona and Farol-Culatra, Ilha de Tavira, Ilha de Faro.
In the fishing village of Fuseta is an inner beach with sunbeds and umbrellas and a fine restaurant Borda d'Aqua. This beach is wheelchair accessible and very suitable for families with small children.
Ria Formosa Nature Reserve
When you think of the Algarve, you have an image of sun, sea and beach. But there is more! In the eastern part of the Algarve, between Faro and Tavira, lies a 60 kilometre long belt of islands and peninsulas with a lagoon behind it.
Our village Moncarapacho is located near this protected nature reserve Ria Formosa. From our plot we look at the fishing village Fuseta, the Atlantic Ocean and this unique lagoon.
Seahorses, dolphins, flamingos, chameleons, migratory birds can be spotted in the sunny Algarve. This entire nature reserve Ria Formosa also consists of sandbanks, salt pans, marshes, white beaches and dunes with plants and animals. You can actually compare it to our Wadden area.
Golf courses
In the immediate vicinity there are beautiful golf courses. The nearest golf course Benamor Golf is in Tavira, about 20 kilometers from Moncarapacho.
Anticipation offer
Do you also want to enjoy this beautiful place under the Portuguese sun from July 2025? Our booking site is open. Bem vindo or welcome!
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