Places of interest

Walking, relaxing, golfing, supping, yoga, massage, culture, nature, petanque, birdwatching, cooking and creative workshops and many more activities can be done near Boutique Guesthouse-Moncarapacho with two luxury rental holiday accommodations eastern Algarve in the south of Portugal. Open 1 July 2025.

We would like to take you to what you can do in the area. For the more sporty activities click here and for wellness click here . For the more creative workshops click here .

Beaches

(Under construction)

To sail
Our area with the Ria Formosa nature park is actually comparable to the Wadden Sea in the Netherlands. From almost all villages, boats and small ferries sail every day to the various picturesque islands. From Olhao you can sail to Ilha da Armona, Ilha da Culatra and Ilha do Farol. From Tavira to Ilha de Tavira and from Fuseta to Ilha da Fuseta.

But also from Faro there are several boat trips to do for example to Ilha Deserta with its chic restaurant Estamine, there is nothing more! When you cross these islands on foot you will come to the beautiful wide beaches and the Atlantic Ocean.

Exceptions are Praia do Barill and Praia do Faro. No boats here but with a tourist train or walking you reach the Atlantic Ocean. Especially in the summer you will find cozy restaurants and bars everywhere on the different islands.

Architecture Discovery Tour Algarve
Will Kohlen, Dutch architect, has on his website apps with a number of Architectural Walking Tours in the Algarve. On request he organizes a group tour in one of the beautiful towns of the Algarve.

Birds
We live in a unique environment for birdwatchers. On our land we see birds praying in the sky, the hopper comes by every now and then and when it gets dark we hear the owl. The nature park Ria Formosa , breeding and migratory bird area, is very interesting for birdwatchers. There are many different types of birds to spot. The best known for us laymen are the herons, flamingos and storks. The latter you see everywhere with their nests on chimneys and churches!

Villages and towns (under construction)

Faro

Olhão

Tavira

Salt extraction companies can be found everywhere along our coast.

Photo: Seen from the tourist train in Tavira

Fuseta
Fuseta is a small fishing village located 10 minutes drive from our Guesthouse. It is the neighboring village of the larger Olhão and is located just like this town on the beautiful Ria Formosa nature park. It is a popular destination for seekers of relaxation and peace, hikers, but also among sports enthusiasts who want to kitesurf or windsurf in the bay.

The nice thing about Fuseta is that everything is within walking distance, the harbour, the boulevard, the centre and the beach. Along the quay are the fishing boats and pleasure craft. You will also find the fishing huts that are still in use. The locals on the terrace of small cafes drink a bica or cerveja in the sun.

There are a number of interesting sights to see in and around Fuseta during your visit.

Fuseta Beach
The fishing village has a bay and an inner beach in the middle of the nature reserve Ria de Formosa, Algarve. Very suitable for the elderly and a family, because you can park in front of the "door" and walk onto the beach. There are no waves so it is safe for young and old and the lifeguard also keeps an eye on things during the high season.

The beach pavilion Borda d'Aqua has delicious cocktails in addition to good food. Of course there are also various fish restaurants with fresh fish on the grill. A sangria or chilled wine should not be missed!

Photo: one of the many fish restaurants in Fuseta

With a boat you can cross over to Fuseta Ilha in 10 minutes. Beautiful wide stretches of beach and the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. A completely different holiday experience!

Markets

Dolphin spotting

From Fuseta, excursions are organized to spot dolphins. They mainly look for the Delphinus Delphis (common dolphin), a small, beautifully colored dolphin and the common dolphin. There are also other dolphin species, orcas, whales, sharks and moonfish, but the chance of encountering them is much smaller.

There is no guarantee that you will see dolphins. They are there all year round, but as it gets warmer from June to October, the chances increase.

Moncarapacho

Monterosa Olive Oil Tour

Olive trees are an essential part of the Algarve. About a kilometre from us is Monterosa where you can take a tour of their olive grove. There are also possibilities to book a picnic in their olive grove.

Here is explained in English how the process from olive to olive oil goes. And of course you can taste and buy their different olive oils. Monterosa has also won several big prizes with their olive oil!

Check out their website Monterosa for details or read more about it in Feikje Meeuwsen's travel blog.

Below in the picture you see the olive harvest at our neighbors. They have the same olive trees as Monterosa and that is why our neighbors are the only ones allowed to have the olives pressed at their place (on the same day as the picking).

Photo: from our rental accommodations you look out over this olive grove

Vilamoura

Vila Real

Monte Gordo

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