Our main regret is that we didn't stay here longer - we only stayed two nights. The setting is peaceful and clean, set among a forest of cork trees with wonderful air. If the quarry across the valley wasn't there it would be even better, but that really doesn't matter. Its also a great place to base yourself for trips... More

Small hotel with personal touch from staff makes you feel at home. Stephanie and Leila made us feel very welcome. Surrounded by cork trees and a view on the Portimao (from a spacious balcony). Breakfast is included with fresh fruit, yoghurt, cerials, bread and a variety of meat and cheese. Orange juice is freshly squeezed in the morning. No dinner... More

The Vila Foia B&B in the hills near Monchique is a little gem. The hotel is nestled along a small road off the main one, but lots of signs made it easy to find our way. Friendly staff makes you feel welcome and takes care of a nice breakfast in the morning. Nice rooms each with great views all the... More

This is a hotel with a difference. OK, it's a guest house really, but the very personal service matched the very different setting. It's a delightful, modern building set in a beautiful and peaceful forest exclusively of cork oaks. These old trees are interesting and beautiful, rendering the hotel's surroundings peaceful and tranquil. Yet you have a great view over... More

We chose Vila Foia because it is located near the village of Monchique which is a good location for walking in the surrounding mountains. The Vila was easily found with good online directions and was well sign posted. Vila Foia was opened in 2010 and consists of six en-suite bedrooms, all with south-facing, glass-fronted balconies. These give stunning views over... More

Vila Foia it's a fantastic rural hotel. Heated pool, beautiful view to all algarve since Foia mountain. Very good breakfast (but light/diet) The employees and the owner are friendly. Only detected a problem. We went on a Sunday and Monday was a holiday, when we were told that there would be cleaning the room for a holiday. However, we found... More

We stayed in the top floor studio 50 yards from main building, for 4 days. Very new and well presented with a balcony, fridge, small ceramic hob & comfortable bed . In a wonderful spot in the hills and cork oak woodland just outside Monchique. Pretty Landscaped gardens and pools still in development. Host, Lalia was very helpful with tips... More