The Place

 

Our guesthouse is situated in an old cork-oak forest in the rural mountain-scape of Monchique, only 35 minutes away from the magnificent beaches of the Atlantic. An intimate place to rest in nature, walk the many trails and enjoy the local gastronomy.

 

Vila Foia is a wonderful base from which to explore the region and come home to tranquility and privacy. Perfect for walking groups, training and strategy meetings and seminars, wellness workshops and family celebrations.  The entire guesthouse can be booked for such events. Vila Foia has 11 rooms, all with private balconies and breath-taking views of the coast, a terraced garden and swimming pool. We serve a generous buffet breakfast each morning with locally-sourced, fresh produce.

 

VilaFoia was completed in the summer of 2009. The building respects local building esthetics and was built using mostly regionally-sourced and environmentally-friendy  materials. It features granite from the local quarry, uses solar power for its heating and respects water efficiency practices. 

Ownership

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Vila Foia is owned by the Kreuzberger Kinderstifung, Kreuzberg Children's Foundation. The foundation is committed to educational justice and youth engagement. It funds projects, grants scholarships and manages its own programs in Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany and beyond. All profits go to this foundation.

The Garden

 

Majestic old cork oaks form the backdrop to our garden which has a variety of flowers and offers many quiet, shaded spaces.

The Pool

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Our salt-water swimming pool is situated on a lawned, private terrace below the guesthouse. We provide deckchairs and pool towels. There are toilets and showers on the pool terrace for your comfort. 

The Art

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Vila Foia is also a place of Art.

 

Original Salvador Dali tiles are embedded in every bathroom. Find out more!

 

Currently featuring an exhibition by ex-Monchique resident artist Osmond Kellogg Mairs.

Facilities

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WiFi

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Outdoors

Parking, onsite, free and accessible

Terrace

Garden

Outdoor, saltwater pool

Beach chairs/Loungers

Pool cover

Shallow end

Pool/Beach towels

 

Food & Drink

Full Breakfast Buffet 8:30-10AM

Bottle of water

Kid-friendly buffet

Refreshments, water, snacks*

Packed lunches on request*

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Cleaning Services

Daily housekeeping, except for Sundays and Public Holidays

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Languages Spoken

German

English

Spanish

French

Portuguese

Reception services:

Baggage storage

Booking of restaurants, transfers, massages and off-site activities. 

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Entertainment 

TV, basic channels

Books and magazines

Board games/Puzzles
 

General

Smoke-free property

Designated smoking area

Shared lounge/TV area

Family rooms

Suite and Studios with kitchenettes

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge, crockery and cutlery available for client use

Coffee and Tea

 

Pets not allowed

*Additional charge