5 of the Best Hotels in Costa Vicentina + Insider Guide

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Praia do Canal Nature Resort
– Aljezur

Praia do Canal Nature Resort is a five-star spa hotel with minimalist architecture situated amid a breathtaking and wild landscape within a 220-hectare nature reserve in Costa Vicentina.

The hotel offers 50 spacious rooms and suites with balconies and outdoor terraces overlooking the ocean, plus an additional three larger suites - two Family Suites with two bedrooms and a private pool and the Grand Suite Rooftop with a rooftop plunge pool.

Praia do Canal Nature Resort has an ample reception area with a lounge, two restaurants, a cocktail bar, two outdoor lounge areas, a huge infinity pool, a fully equipped gym, and a spa with an indoor and outdoor pool, two massage rooms, a Turkish bath, two saunas with forest views, and relaxation zones.

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The Lemon Lodge
– Aljezur, Algarve

The Lemon Lodge is an off-grid farmstead tucked away between the hills of Monchique and the wild beaches of Costa Vicentina in the rural Algarve.

Created by friends with a passion for sustainable living and permaculture principles, The Lemon Lodge offers eco-friendly accommodations. Lodging options include two unique suites with modern and rustic details and a safari tent in a peaceful area among pine trees.

The Lemon Lodge is a short drive from the charming town of Aljezur, with beautiful beaches, renowned surf spots, and breathtaking historical hike routes.

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Monte da Vilarinha
– Carrapateira

Monte da Vilarinha is a family-friendly rural guesthouse in Costa Vicentina with commanding views over the surrounding valley, within reach of Costa Vicentina's beautiful wild beaches. This peaceful boutique stay offers a range of accommodation types, from a studio to three-bedroom houses, all with a kitchen and access to the property’s swimming pool.

A locally-sourced breakfast is served daily by the poolside restaurant. The ideal option for families and those seeking outdoor adventures such as surfing, canoeing, cycling and walking.

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Muxima
– Aljezur

Muxima is an eco-friendly guesthouse perfectly nestled in a green valley near Aljezur. Here, owners’ Paula and Jelle want to share their great love for wild nature and good food with their guests. The houses are beautifully decorated with items collected from many travels and each room has its own, unique style, and are all surrounded by lush green gardens.

Highlights include morning yoga classes, a natural swimming pool, a mostly organic vegetarian breakfast feast and endless adventures on the property climbing trees, swinging ropes or exploring the forest. There’s also a shared living room with a library and a fireplace, to be enjoyed with Portuguese, organic natural wines. There’s plenty of space to chill, run around, play and take a dip.

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Memmo Baleeira
– Sagres

Memmo Baleira is a four-star boutique hotel in the Western Algarve town of Sagres, offering 144 rooms and family-friendly one or two bedroom suites with kitchenettes. Facilities include a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool with magnificent ocean views, a heated indoor pool, a spa, and a gym. Meanwhile, the children can enjoy themselves at the kid’s club, going biking or taking surf classes at the hotel’s own surf centre.

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One of the best things when driving through Costa Vicentina are the picturesque and charming villages such as Sagres, Vila do Bispo, Aljezur and Odeceixe, to name only a few. It makes such a special road trip.

We started exploring Costa Vicentina many years ago and the following are the spots that we keep going back to – we call them our ‘Costa Vicentina classics’.