Pousada Da Vigia

This little Pousada is absolutely stunning. Driving there we came through a quiet district, which was a little run-down and began to wonder if the place wouldn't be as nice as it had looked when we booked it… we needn't have worried and as soon as we arrived any doubts were instantly dispelled. The staff were amazing, every single one of them - friendly, smiley and on hand to help with anything, including booking taxis for us and acting as interpretors arranging transfers to the airport and boat trips etc. The evening food was nice and the views from the little restaurant area are amazing, and teamed perfectly with the cocktails! Breakfast is fantastic, the fresh fruit selection and the jams were brilliant as were the cooked-to-order eggs. The view from the balcony in the sea view room we stayed in is breathtaking. The only slight downside was the fan and the air con were a little loud, but then I'd much rather have had that and the heat, than not needed the fan or the air con as a result of a cooler temperature! And sitting watching the sun go down over the bay with chilled bubbles was magical and relaxing. The little pathway down to the beautiful beach is great and the sun-loungers and parasols are a nice touch. The sand is white, soft and clean and the sea so clear that you can see the fish swimming around you. The waves and current are gentle making it perfect for swimming and splashing about in. The veranda was really well laid out, as were the communal areas, though with a bay as beautiful as this on the doorstep, we didn't use them much - though had the weather not been as lovely, we would have made more use of them. Really I can't explain how lovely a place this is, or how lovely the staff are; words don't do it justice - just go there, you certainly won't be disappointed!