Vila Fortaleza enjoys a location in Aljezur, a 9-minute walk from Arrifana Beach and 5.3 miles from Aljezur Castle. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free Wifi throughout the property. Outdoor dining is also possible at the guest house. Accommodation is equipped with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with shower, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. A dishwasher, an oven, and microwave are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. Guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park is 18 miles from Vila Fortaleza, while Algarve International Circuit is 23 miles away. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 71 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular 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 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
High score for Aljezur
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  • Abdül
    Germany Germany
    This place is beautiful and the direct sea view is amazing! Everything was very clean and the decoration is well done. For coffee lovers: there is free coffee in the kitchen. And the kitchen has many tools for cooking. Finally, the owner is...
  • Hendrikx
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Clean and well equiped house. Lovely hosts. Even helped with surfboards transport back from the beach once!
  • 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...

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

Area info

Amenities of Vila Fortaleza
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • 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 available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Portuguese

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    No age restriction

    There's 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    License number: 575/AL, 575

    FAQs about Vila Fortaleza

    • Check-in at Vila Fortaleza is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Vila Fortaleza may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • 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 center of Aljezur. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.