Octant Vila Monte in Moncarapacho, Algarve

Octant Vila Monte is set among an orange grove in Moncarapacho, 10 km from Olhão, and divided into 4 buildings with typical Algarve architecture. The air-conditioned rooms offer rich fabrics, a flat-screen cable TV, digital safety deposit box, minibar, coffee machine, and bathroom amenities. The property also houses a Lobby Market that includes a reception, bar, lounge, library, grocery store with local items and gourmet products, and the hotel manager's desk.

The À Terra restaurant serves fresh, local Algarvian cuisine with continuous all-day dining service featuring local ingredients. Breakfast offers a buffet with eggs cooked to order and a range of fresh juices, pastries, and other items. Guests can also visit the local market on Saturdays with the Chef or participate in cooking workshops and private wine tastings.

The hotel has two heated outdoor swimming pools, one for families and one for adults, both surrounded by gardens with sun loungers and umbrellas. Recreational facilities include a tennis court, fitness centre, bicycle rental, and extensive grounds for hiking, cycling, and walking tours. During summer, open-air movie sessions and boat rides to Fuseta island beach (with private hotel boat access) are offered, along with horse riding and fishing outings in Ria Formosa.

The spa casita offers massage treatments including a shamanic voyage experience, while yoga classes and hydro fitness sessions are available on the grounds. The fitness centre is equipped for exercise, and the heated pools provide year-round swimming with pool bar service. Guests can also enjoy bike tours and walking tours for active relaxation.

A kids' club with board games, puzzles, and supervised activities is available for children, along with babysitting services and kids' meals in the restaurant. The family pool has a separate heated area, and baby baths, toys, toiletries, and cots are provided in rooms upon request. Pets are welcome for a €50 nightly fee that includes a dog bed, bowls, towel, poop bags, and a chewing bone.

Location: 10 km from Olhão, 25 min from Faro Airport

Pools: Two heated outdoor pools with pool bar

Dining: À Terra restaurant with local Algarvian cuisine

Beach: Private boat access to Fuseta island beach

Activities: Tennis court, bike rental, horse riding, fishing trips

Wellness: Spa casita with shamanic voyage and yoga

Family: Kids' club, babysitting, pet-friendly stays