Octant Vila Monte
A whitewashed farmhouse among orange groves in the eastern Algarve.
Our insider guide
Vila Monte is a relaxed country hotel in orange groves near Olhão, with whitewashed buildings, pools and gardens.
The Ria Formosa islands and Tavira are close, showing a quieter, more authentic side of the Algarve.
Highlights
- Farmhouse in orange groves
- Pools and gardens
- Near Ria Formosa islands
- Calm, rural atmosphere
Dining
A Mediterranean restaurant with produce from the farm and local fishing ports.
A stay, imagined
Life at Octant Vila Monte
Picture your arrival: your driver meets you at Faro Airport, the luggage is taken care of, and before long you are in Moncarapacho, where Octant Vila Monte waits. A whitewashed farmhouse among orange groves in the eastern Algarve.
Farmhouse in orange groves and pools and gardens set the tone for the days ahead. A Mediterranean restaurant with produce from the farm and local fishing ports. It is a stay we recommend especially for couples, food lovers.
Beyond the hotel, Algarve unfolds at your own pace. The Algarve is Europe's sunniest coastline, with more than 300 days of sunshine a year. In the west, golden cliffs, grottoes and sea stacks frame hidden coves; in the east, the Ria Formosa lagoon shelters islands, flamingos and quiet fishing villages.
Signature experiences
What to do in and around Moncarapacho
Benagil sea caves
A private boat early in the morning to the famous caves.
Seven Hanging Valleys trail
A guided clifftop walk along one of Europe's finest coastal trails.
Ria Formosa islands
Boat trips to island beaches and lunch in Olhão or Tavira.
Championship golf
Tee times at Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and more.
A perfect day
A day in Algarve, with your driver
- Morning
Private boat to the Benagil caves.
- Midday
Seafood lunch overlooking a cove.
- Afternoon
Spa, pool or a round of golf.
- Evening
Dinner at one of the Algarve's starred restaurants.
Private chauffeur drive times
| Faro Airport | 20–60 min |
| Lisbon | 2 h 30 |
| Lagos–Tavira | 1 h 15 |
| Alentejo | 2 h |
Approximate times by private Mercedes-Benz, outside rush hour.
The Magik note
We pair this with a private boat around the Ria Formosa and lunch in Tavira.
How we include Octant Vila Monte in your journey
Every Portugal Magik journey starts with a private Mercedes-Benz and driver for every transfer and day out. We then reserve this hotel, the restaurant tables and the experiences around it, and pair Algarve with Alentejo at an easy pace.
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Include Octant Vila Monte in your trip
Tell us your dates and wishes. We reserve the hotels, a private Mercedes-Benz with your own driver, and every table and experience in between.
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Independent editorial guide; Portugal Magik is not affiliated with Octant Vila Monte. Details change and we confirm availability when planning.