Just returned from an 11 night stay at the Rio Arade, great find in true Algarve village. Beautiful property with great hosts John & Carlos, who are both very helpful with any info needed. Good Restaurants within easy walking distance, and easy access to Algarve towns, beaches, golf courses and all other attractions. Loved our stay here and will certainly... More

Having just spent 3 nights at Rio Arade all you can say is it is a place of Peace!!! Had a room onto pool area because we travel with our dog! who was made to feel at home by everybody!!Nice places to eat within walking and it was a good place to take dog for morning walk alongside river.John makes... More

My son and I have returned from a four night stay at Rio Arade and highly recommend it.If you want to discover the true heart of Portugal and enjoy local recommendations for restaurants and tourist attractions this is the place for you.In a central location not far from Faro just off the N125 it makes day trips to beaches or... More

Spent 4 nights at Rio Arade on a short break to the Algarve. The room was lovely, spacious and clean with a large balcony to enjoy the morning sun. Breakfast was very tasty with a generous selection of fresh food. John and Carlos are very helpful, with loads of advice on places to see and things to do, especially with... More

John and Carlos were wonderful hosts who went out of their way to help us in whatever way they could. The room was clean and spacious and the shower was amazing with lots of pressure and hot water. Although buses are close by, would recommend a car to explore the area. The only disturbance was the crowing rooster and barking... More

On a recent tour around the algarve we booked one night at the Rio Arade and were very pleased we did!. The house is beautiful with lots of original features. Our room was spacious and very comfortable and the helpful staff made us very welcome. Breakfast was very good, with lots of fresh fruit and frest orange juice. We hope... More

We are have just returned from over a week's holiday in the Rio Arade and found it the perfect place in every way. We had a very spacious and comfortable room and bathroom, lovely breakfasts to start the day with and we were in an ideal base for all the amenities of the area. John was such a help with... More

Rio Arade is the favourite address for our trips in the Algarve. A respectfully restored traditional manor house, situated in the unspoiled village of Mexilhoeira de Carregacao. Only a few minutes to the fabulous Beach of Ferragudo and close to the lively Town Portimao, it is the most central location to explore the whole of the Algarve easily. John is... More

This is our third happy visit to Rio Arade Manor house. Always there is something special for us here. This time, in December we shared our stay with no less than the Archduke and Archduchess of Austria who were on a quiet private visit to Portugal . Just like the Archduke and his lovely wife we were, as always treated... More