This was a nice pousada overall, but after walking past all the other pousadas and hotels in and around Abraão I would definitely try another pousada the next time we go back like the "Solar da Praia" which looked really nice with a beautiful outside area for breakfast and although it looks more expensive the website seems to be cheaper than Caicara!!!

Caicara was clean, but the room furnishings were very threadbare. We were not able to get a sea view room and were in the back room, number 9. The toilet was a joke. You had to sit sideways which was just bizarre and I'm just a normal size lady!! There was also a terrible smell in the bathroom the entire time we were there which was not very pleasant. The toilet seat was also broken and the taps were moving around in the sink but after mentioning to the front desk these were fixed by the time we got back that evening. The shower was good though with lots of hot water although there was only cold water in the sink taps.

An issue for some people might be the lack of english speaking staff, however if you have some Portuguese basics this shouldn't be a problem. Also the internet connection was a joke, regardless of the weather which they seemed to blame but I think this is an island problem and not just the pousada as we also tried the internet cafe and it was exactly the same.

The pousada is set at the end of the beach in Abraão which you have to walk along to get to the pousada. This is nice during the day and beautiful at night when the stars are out, very romantic, however, you do have to cross a stream that can be very fast running and can be up to your knees at times so be warned!!!!! It's only a 5-10 min walk to the centre of Abraão and you pass a couple of nice bars and restos on the beach as you walk along.

We were sleeping in the back of the pousada and it was very quiet, however at about 7am onwards as all the rooms essentially back onto the central atrium under which is the kitchen and breakfast area I think everyone will be woken up with the staff preparing everything so take ear plugs if you are a light sleeper!!

Breakfast was 8am to 10am and was very simple but enough to start you off with eggs (as you like them) and the usual Brazilian fare of toasts, breads, cereal, cheese, ham, fruit and cake. They also layed out a small afternoon tea for guests to help themselves to of tea, coffee and sticky buns!!! My only complaint was that the entire time they did not have any normal black tea!!