Moradia Concelho

The villa

Set in a protected natural park on the west Algarve coast, Moradia Concelho is a striking contemporary villa offering peaceful seclusion, stylish interiors, and exceptional outdoor living. Designed across one level, the property accommodates up to twenty-two guests across nine bedrooms, including two independent apartments and an annexe, each with direct garden access and elegant en-suite bathrooms. Surrounded by panoramic countryside views, the villa is within walking distance of Praia da Quebrada and a short drive from the surf beaches of Arrifana, Monte Clérigo and Odeceixe. Hiking and cycling paths lead directly from the property, with Aljezur thirteen kilometres away and Sagres, Lagos and Portimão all easily reachable by car. Inside, open-plan living areas flow to spacious terraces, featuring high-end furnishings, vaulted ceilings and a sleek, fully equipped kitchen. Outside, guests can unwind beside a twelve by eight metre natural-stone pool, enjoy alfresco meals in the summer kitchen with barbecue and pizza oven, or meet the resident donkeys, goats and chickens. This rural retreat also includes underfloor heating, Wi-Fi, a utility room, and family essentials. Perfect for active holidays or tranquil escapes, Moradia Concelho is a standout choice for larger groups seeking comfort, nature and coastal adventure.

Moradia Concelho is located in the amazing, beautiful Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park. It offers glorious countryside views, delightful nature walks and beautiful, unspoiled beaches, the nearest being Praia da Quebrada.   At the foot of the Monchique Mountains, the nearby town of Aljezur offers traditional restaurants, supermarkets and some excellent shops. It is brimming with charming rural architecture, whitewashed buildings, castles, ancient churches and scenic sea views. The town is set along a narrow river, split into two halves. Its tenth-century Moorish castle sits at the top of a very steep cobbled hill with stunning views of the old town where the Moors first settled. The oldest building in the new town is the eighteenth-century Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Alva which sits in the main square, surrounded by cafes and shops.   Praia de Odeceixe is a stunning beach within easy reach. It is famous for its horseshoe pattern, surrounded by the Ribeira de Seize River. With excellent waves, a stunning lagoon and dramatic cliffs, the beach are very popular with surfers and families. Praia de Amalia was named after the well-known Portuguese fado singer Amalia Rodrigues who had a house next to the beach. Close to this is the village of Carvalhal, which is surrounded by rice fields and sits next to the Sado nature reserve.   Further south, you will discover Sagres, with its many cafes, bars and restaurants. It offers surfboard rentals, bicycle rentals, a colourful market, a supermarket, a bakery and other shops. There is a busy nightlife and fantastic cuisine, particularly fresh fish, at the restaurants. Praia do Martinhal is close by as well as other glorious beaches including Praia da Mareta with its long stretch of golden sand and fabulous bars and restaurants, Praia da Baleeira which is much smaller and more sheltered and Praia do Tonel which faces west, right into the prevailing wind so is extremely popular with brave surfers. The relentless, powerful Atlantic waves draw surfers to Sagres. Slightly northwest is Praia do Beliche, another popular surfing spot. There are many surf schools in Sagres for lessons and equipment hire. The Sagres fort sits on the top of the headland to the south of Praia da Mareta. It dated back to the 15th century and was built to deter pirate attacks from North Africa. There is a pleasant cliffside walk inside the fort as well as a lighthouse, grotto and a large wind compass.   The most western point of mainland Europe is Cabo Sao Vicente, around four miles from Sagres. The lighthouse sits atop the two hundred and fifty-foot cliffs, the beam from which can be seen thirty-five miles out to sea. The area is very barren with the constant winds and is in keeping with the once believed that it was the end of the world. It is the starting point for two long-distance hikes, the Via Algarviana GR13 route east and the Rota Vicentina, which heads north for two hundred and eighty miles. For a challenging one-day hike, there is a circular route from Praia do Beliche to Cabo de Sa Vicente, past Telheiro Beach and through the hamlet of Santo Antonio and back to Beliche.