5-star luxury bang on the beach! You will find it at this Hideaway in Portimão, Portugal.
The main building exudes the atmosphere and grandeur of the past when a Portuguese businessman, made rich by the fish and canning industry, used to live with his family in this house and the interior was the setting for decadent parties and famous guests. Today, it is a haven for the luxury traveller and everything is done here to pamper you.
How fairy-tale like is this Hideaway… nature and style go hand in hand here. The colours are subdued, there are cool (vintage) finds and there is space… lots of space! I had my mind set on this hidden spot on the Costa Vicentina – the far western part of the Algarve (and Alentejo) on the Atlantic coast – for already quite some time. The surroundings are truly an undiscovered part of Portugal. This 27-hectare estate with 4 apartments and 3 rooms is a true Hideaway for nature lovers and for those who look for tranquility!
Upon entering, I have a flashback and I think for a moment that I am entering a riad in Marrakech… not surprising because the Moorish influences are omnipresent in my favourite Olhão! Tucked away in one of the narrow streets filled with white cubist houses you will find this beautiful Hideaway. The big surprise awaits upstairs: the roof terrace… an inviting small swimming pool, a lovely lounge terrace and the most spectacular view over the roofs of Olhão and the sea!
Off the beaten track island life on Texel and a culinary feast in one? This is the place to be! On the rugged east side of the island Joram and Valerie have realized their dream: a gastrofarm with 12 lovely rooms, a place where Joram can offer a gastronomic total experience to his guests. Relax and enjoy the tranquil environment, the natural elements and during the lockdown you can taste the culinary ‘take away’ from Joram, which is brought to your room. I can’t wait for the restaurants to open again so, when the weather permits, I can enjoy all those delicacies on their terrace or in the new greenhouse!