Montalma in Monchique, Algarve

Montalma has five en-suite bedrooms, each with a balcony and views over the hills to the Atlantic coast. One ground-floor room is accessible for wheelchair users, with grab rails in the bathroom. The rooms have soundproofing, heating, and no televisions, encouraging a focus on the natural surroundings.

Breakfast is a buffet with continental, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, including juice, cheese, and fruit. Lunch and dinner are farm-to-table meals prepared from local organic produce, with special diet menus available. The bar serves wine and champagne, and kid-friendly buffet options are offered.

Yoga classes and wellness treatments such as back, couples, full body, head, neck, and foot massages are available on-site. The outdoor swimming pool and a rustic dip tank provide relaxation, while hiking and bike tours start directly from the property. Tour or class about local culture and walking tours are offered, and bicycle rental is available.

The hotel is off-grid and self-sufficient, generating its own electricity from renewable energy sources. Natural flora is preserved across the diverse garden landscape, and the property uses eco-friendly practices throughout. The garden, picnic area, and sun terrace allow guests to experience the mountain environment without leaving the grounds.

A fully-equipped studio workshop is available for meetings, events, and creative workshops. The hotel provides meeting and banquet facilities, a shared lounge with TV area, and board games and puzzles for downtime. Private check-in/check-out and luggage storage are included, and free private parking is on-site.

Location: 1.9 km from Miradouro de Fóia, 10 km from Thermal Springs of Monchique

Rooms: Five en-suite bedrooms with balconies and mountain-to-coast views

Dining: Farm-to-table organic meals with special diet menus

Wellness: On-site yoga classes and massage treatments

Eco: Off-grid hotel powered by renewable energy

Activities: Hiking and bike tours from the doorstep