Olhao, PortugalMoncarapacho
Octant Vila Monte
Whitewashed orchard farmhouse
Moncarapacho Olhao, Portugal
Renovated
2015
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
OctantWhitewashed orchard farmhouse
The estate runs like an easygoing country farmhouse, spread across nine hectares of carob trees and working citrus groves.
What it’s good at
Notable
Whitewashed archways, wicker accents, and garden-facing terraces designed by Vera Iachia.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Sprawling and nourishing in equal measure, this attractive little boutique takes full advantage of the fertile Algarve soil: central to the experience are the stately gardens.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Moncarapacho's quiet village square is a short walk away, and the white sandbanks of Fuseta Island lie twenty minutes south.
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The rooms
Crisp plaster and wicker chairs keep interiors airy, and many rooms open onto private balconies over the gardens.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Water flows from curved white spouts at Tanque das Bicas, and an adults-only pool sits deeper in the gardens.
The gym and spa
Treadmills face garden windows in the fitness room, and spa treatments include aromatherapy, reflexology, and reiki.
At the table
Tables sit beneath woven pendant lamps on the terrace, and À Terra serves rustic Algarvian plates meant for sharing.
How it began
The hotel dates to 1979 and takes its name from the octant, the navigational instrument of Portugal's historic seafaring explorers.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.