Companhia das Culturas
Companhia das Culturas is a quirky eco boutique hotel with beautiful vintage decor in Castro Marim, in the Eastern Algarve.
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The beautiful apartments are located right next to the farmhouse and all have a kitchenette.
The cosy communal living room is perfect for curling up with a glass of red wine during cooler evenings.
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The wonderful hammam (steam room).
Corkbox: Fully lined in cork and comfortably bare so you can take your shoes off, this is a space for sound and image, yoga, tai chi, dance or brainstorming. We had an awesome yoga class with the lovely Peki.
Surrounded by 40 acres of pine, cork, carob and olive trees, plus a biological garden, Companhia das Culturas is a boutique hotel in the Algarve offering a truly relaxing experience.
The owners, Eglantina and Francisco, are proud of the region's produce, and their hotel reflects that. It's evolved through seven family generations, and it took 10 years (it opened in 2008) to create what is today Companhia das Culturas.
There are nine uniquely decorated rooms, four apartments with kitchenettes, two swimming pools, a gorgeous hammam and plenty of spaces to hang out.
Every object in the hotel has been recycled and restored using local materials. The furniture, therefore, is an interesting mix of different periods and styles, and the result is both unique and beautiful.
Awesomeness
A wholesome organic breakfast with homemade, seasonal and local produce, including eggs straight from the coop!
Laze by the pool or sea - the nearest beach is 1.5km away.
The Corkbox is a yoga cork-lined room which resembles an art installation.
Complimentary yoga classes.
Seafood lovers will enjoy the local and super fresh specialities such as oysters, razor clams and tuna.
Bear in Mind
There are no TV's anywhere (makes perfect sense).
Wi-Fi is available in communal areas. You might get some signal in your room.
Service is low-key, but that's part of the charm.
Wild cats often wander around – they're small and harmless (do not feed them, though).
The hotel is closed during the winter, although they might be able to accommodate big groups.
Surrounded by 40 acres of pine, cork, carob and olive trees, plus a biological garden, Companhia das Culturas is a boutique hotel in the Algarve offering a truly relaxing experience.
The owners, Eglantina and Francisco, are proud of the region's produce, and their hotel reflects that. It's evolved through seven family generations, and it took 10 years (it opened in 2008) to create what is today Companhia das Culturas.
There are nine uniquely decorated rooms, four apartments with kitchenettes, two swimming pools, a gorgeous hammam and plenty of spaces to hang out.
Every object in the hotel has been recycled and restored using local materials. The furniture, therefore, is an interesting mix of different periods and styles, and the result is both unique and beautiful.
Companhia das Culturas is located in Castro Marim, in the southeast Algarve.
According to the season, guests can participate in some of the farm’s activities – picking fruit, aromatic herbs and greens.
Companhia das Culturas can provide you with its own maps of the local footpaths. They also have a variety of bikes, suitable to the different types of terrain. In partnership with local boating companies they offer the possibility to sail on the Ria Formosa with access to its deserted beaches – this is also a great spot for bird watching or kayaking.
We love the nearby village of Cacela a Velha (8km) with its narrow streets and small white houses with colourful windows – its beach is a delight. Tavira (17km) is considered by some the prettiest town in the Algarve.
Visit some of the amazing local producers of salt, olive oil and tuna.
Praia Verde (3km) is a nice and popular beach nearby.
We love Cacela a Velha, a picturesque village with narrow streets and small white houses with colourful windows - its beach is a delight.
The Ria Formosa Natural Park is a paradise for birdwatchers. Different types of tours, including kayaks, are available.
Try the famous local oysters from Ria Formosa, they're delicious!
Visit Castro Marim's castle so you can pretend you're on Game of Thrones.
Delicious traditional Portuguese food at Dom Petisco, just by the border with Spain - nice view too :)
We had an amazing meal at Noélia & Jerónimo in Cabanas. We highly recommend a visit to this restaurant.
Q&A with Eglantina Monteiro about Companhia das Culturas
Companhia das Culturas
Rua do Monte Grande
8950-270 Castro Marim
Portugal
Airports
Faro (FAO) – 59km
Lisbon (LIS) – 317km
Porto (OPO) – 593km
By Car
It’s a 40-minute drive from Faro to Companhia das Culturas. Hiring a car is highly recommended to get to the hotel and explore the region and the beautiful beaches and villages nearby. Otherwise, you can take a taxi or the hotel can arrange a transfer from the airport.
© Photos by JO&SO and courtesy of Companhia das Culturas (credit: Francisco Nogueira).
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