Quinta do Caracol

Tavira hotels / Algarve / Portugal

Holiday Apartments

properties
8
style
Traditional
setting
Village

6 review(s)

Quinta do Caracol is a rather charming, 17th century house encompassed within a typically pretty Portuguese garden (palm trees, round swimming pool that started off life as a water tank, bird house, cobbled patio etc). It was restored some 20 years ago and as visitors stayed here increased demand fed by word of mouth led to the transformation of the old agricultural houses into lodgings.

The owner, João Viegas, has effortlessly managed to achieve this without losing any homogeneity or sense of style. Decoration inside is simple and uncluttered, yet shows a fine attention to detail, such as the painted ribbon over the double bedroom. The apartments are also separated from each other either by patios, flowered terraces or stairs thus imparting a secluded feel.

A further advantage of Quinta do Caracol is that it is located close to the centre of Tavira - itself one of the most attractive and unspoilt towns in the Algarve (Thankfully the wilder excesses of uncontrolled construction have not reached here). It is also only 3 km from the sea.

Casual Great for families Romantic Surrounded by nature

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Rates from 90.00 EUR

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+351 214 647 430 or +44 203 286 46 43

Transport / Distances

City Centre: 1,5 km

Shops: 500 m

Airport: 39 km

Train Station: 500 m

Reviews

Ein Paradies in der Vorstadt

by Julius

Date of stay 03/07/2020

Mein Algarve-Aufenthalt endete in der Quinta do Caracol, die man zunächst kaum findet, weil sie in einem der eher häßlich verbauten Ränder von Tavira inmitten von Mehrfamilienhäusern liegt. Sobald man aber durch die pittoreske Einfahrtstor fährt, kommt am regelrecht auf eine Insel der portugiesischen Vergangenheit. Eine wirkliche Quinta, bei der mit viel Geschmack den Gästen eine angenehmer Aufenthalt bereitet wird. Auch das Frühstück kann sich sehen lassen. Das zum Schwimmbad umfunktionierte alte Wasserreservoir sieht auf den ersten Blick etwas klein aus zum Schwimmen; ist man aber erst mal im Wasser, sehen die Dimensionen schon wieder ganz anders = größer aus. Insgesamt das beste Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis aller drei Hotels/Quintas, die ich in den 14 Tagen meines Aufenthalts besuchte - abgesehen davon, dass man zu Fuß in die bezaubernde Stadt Tavira mit ihren Sehenswürdigkeiten (Kirchen und Paläste, und nicht zu versäumen die Camera Obscura im alten Wasserturm) und Restaurants (insb. 'A ver Tavira' sehr zu empfehlen) gehen kann.

Charming Hotel

by Deus

Date of stay 04/08/2019

Charming hotel, everything that I was expecting me and my family. Close to the town and all amenities (free parking for your car). Breakfast excellent.

Beautiful

by Anna

Date of stay 08/07/2018

We stayed at the Quinta for 3 days with our children and it was lovely. The garden is very beautiful and well-maintained, an oasis. Breakfast was excellent, the kids loved the pool. Thank you.

Just lovely

by Angela

Date of stay 28/06/2018

What a wonderful little place. Very quirky and pretty. Wish we had more time to make use of the room and gardens. Such a lovely setting. Better than any large soulless hotel. Thank you. Hopefully we can come back one day.