5 Gorgeous Small Hotels Off the Beaten Path in Portugal

Pensão Agrícola is a stunning six-bedroom boutique hotel in the Algarve, nestled between Tavira and Cacela Velha. Enjoy a delicious breakfast on the shady terrace or light meals by the heated plunge pool. Your senses will be delighted by the scents of almond, carob, fig, orange, and olive trees. A gorgeous dinner is also available upon request. Trust us – you'll be in for a treat.

A Hospedaria is a rural boutique hotel nestled between Tavira and Cacela Velha in the Eastern Algarve. It offers five gorgeous suites with private patios, 2.7km from Cabanas beach. The breakfast is excellent, and dinner is available upon request. Enjoy the outdoor terrace with a small yet refreshing pool. This property is the sister hotel of the wonderful Pensão Agrícola, just a few meters away. Fill your lungs with the wonderful aromas that the south of Portugal has to offer—you're surrounded by the scent of almond, carob, fig, orange, and olive trees. It’s a wonderful place to get away from it all and relax.

Set in a former quinta (farm), Amaria is a boutique hotel situated in the pristine Costa Vicentina Natural Park, just a short drive from the town of Aljezur. Amaria offers 11 minimalist designed suites, all with their own private patio and garden views, alongside a spacious three-bedroom apartment. This is the kind of place you come to enjoy mornings filled with the sounds of the ocean and birdsong.

Created by siblings Inês and João, Moinho da Areia is a boutique guesthouse in São Miguel, originally built as a watermill in 1867. Moinho da Areia has been thoughtfully transformed into a charming small hotel with five unique suites. Perched directly on Monte Verde Beach, its interiors incorporate two of its historic millstones, exclusive art pieces curated by Joana Subtil, and handcrafted decor created in collaboration with local artisans and artists.

BODE Country House is a boutique hotel nestled in the foothills of the historic village of Monsanto, Portugal. Once an olive and wine press, this 150-year-old estate has been transformed into a peaceful retreat by Stefano and Catarina. The minimalist interiors reflect a "Wabi-Sabi" design philosophy, blending simplicity with natural beauty.