Offering a shared lounge and inner courtyard view, Vila Fortaleza is set in Aljezur, 8.5 km from Aljezur Castle and 30 km from Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park. The property features sea and lake views, and is 800 metres from Arrifana Beach. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dishwasher, a coffee machine, a shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with free toiletries, units at the guest house also have free WiFi, while selected rooms here will provide you with a terrace. Guests can dine in an outdoor dining area at the guest house. If you prefer to cook in the comfort of your own place, you can make use of the kitchen facilities, which include an oven, a microwave and a toaster. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Algarve International Circuit is 37 km from the guest house, while Santo António Golf Course is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 115 km from Vila Fortaleza.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

FREE parking!


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
High score for Aljezur
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  • Alina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a lovely stay ,if you are lucky to get a room with balcony ,it will be fantastic, we had the room Fernando with no balcony, even that was fantastic as we used the living room and outside terrace Fernando and Lucia fantastic hosts, very...
  • Roxana
    Romania Romania
    Ocean felt very close because of the amazing view. It's a calm and quiet area and the house looks amazing.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Vila Fortaleza was really lovely for our stay, lovely host's, exceptionally clean and comfortable, and the room with a sea view was amazing, couldn't fault it 😁
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Manuel Felicidade

9.8
9.8
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Manuel Felicidade
Vila Fortaleza - which is located directly on Arrifana Beach / Aljezur - offers a variety accommodation. The main house offers rooms with and without a balcony or terrace, two of which have a spectacular view over the ocean. All rooms have privat ensuite bathrooms fully equiped with shower, hairdryer and all the essentials. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen Tv and air conditioning.
The main house also offers a shared lounge, with a spacious living room, a cozy dining area including a fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen for general use. The entire lounge, flooded with light, has a beautiful view over the sea, and a small adjoining terrace with an additional outdoor dining area. The Arritana Beach is located just 200 meters from the accommodation.
The family Felicidade, is since many generations firmly rooted in this beautiful area. The house in which the guesthouse is located today, was originally built as one of the first bigger houses in Praia da Arrifana when it was still a quiet, unknown fisher village. 
For many years this was oure family’s home, living closely with and from the ocean, with its ruff and calm seas. Deeply connected to the nature, the environment and the sea which makes this area so unique.

A few years ago, this house found its current purpose as a guest house, in the wish to share our family’s love with this area and the ocean with other people. Today the guesthouse is run by my son Fernando Felicidade, a passionated surfer and owner of the local Surfshop in Aljezur, (SW Surfshop) together with his partner Lucia. 

Our wish is that our guests feel always welcome and at home. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask at any time. We will try our best, to make your stay unforgettable.
Vila Fortaleza is located directly on Praia da Arrifana, near Aljezur, a small fishing village on the sw-coast of the Algarve in the middle of the nature reserve Parque Natural da Costa Vicentina.
The beach of Arrifana, which is walking distance just 5min. away of the property, is a small protected beach which offers excellent conditions for surfing. 
The area, with other beaches like Monte Clerigo or Amoreira close by, is famous for its untouched nature, the wonderful views, and spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic. It offers excellent conditions for any kind of outdoor activity like hiking, horseback riding, motocross and off-road trails, fishing, surfing or just enjoying the sun on the beach all year long.
In walking distance you can find a variety of small restaurants and cafes, which offer typical portuguese beach vibes and exquisite food. 

The closest supermarket is located about 3 min. away by car and the next bigger village Aljezur is about 10 min. away by car. In Aljezur you can find a Bus connection to Lagos or Lisbon. The airport is in Faro and around 1h drive away, the other airport is near Lisbon.
Languages spoken: German,English,Spanish,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Vila Fortaleza
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Portuguese

    House rules

    Vila Fortaleza takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

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    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    License number: 575/AL, 575

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Vila Fortaleza

    • The prices at Vila Fortaleza may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Vila Fortaleza is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Vila Fortaleza include:

      • Double

    • Vila Fortaleza offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Beach

    • Vila Fortaleza is 3.7 miles from the centre of Aljezur. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.