This historic home turned bed and breakfast hotel is on the main square of the town of Estoi, a ten minute drive north from the Faro Airport. The town has a number of summer festivals including one in late June which shows a music/dance celebration honoring one of the country’s saints. The hotel manager is absolutely charming and recommends excellent beach, food and sightseeing choices throughout the Algarve and in Lisbon (he used to live there). The family cat Chica welcomes you and the yummy breakfast in the shaded courtyard (during summer; during winter it is served in the regal dinning room) is the perfect setting for a quiet holiday. The home retains original antique furnishings, a pool table and game room. There is a small pool and a separate apartment for a group more than two. A car is recommended if traveling in the Algarve as the beaches and small towns are well worth exploring. For the price, location, setting and atmosphere this hotel is a must.

Great Place to Spent off the Beaten Paths

We spent 5 nights at this marvellous place in Estoi, about 15 km (10 mi.) outside Faro. It is a great, stylish place with plenty of historical ambiance. The manager is very supportive, very friendly, and provides great service. We also appreicated the (cost free) WiFi access at Casa d'Estoi. It is also a fine place to make friends with other travelers, especially at breakfast, which is served outside.

Don't expect much activity in the village of Estoi, it is a typical, nice, clean, and safe country side town/village. You need a vehicle to get around. Nice restaurants are close by, the beach is a bit away. Still, it is very easily accessible, and a good starting point for the Eastern Algarve coast.

We can strongly recommend this place!

Laura