Spoken languages in the hotel:
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Highlights
Fabulous hotel grounds with historic atmosphere and splendid sea views
Good to know
Free parking is available on the premises.
No drinks or dinner are offered at the hotel, but you can find a selection of restaurants after a short walk into the village.
The former fortress offers pure relaxation - watching the stars at night in a deck chair and looking out to sea in the morning at breakfast? It is even more beautiful on the hotel's own boat, which transports guests free of charge to the nearest peninsula.
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Location
Sítio Da Fortaleza
8800-595
Cabanas
Faro,
Portugal
License number
1272/RNET
beach
peaceful location
Hotel with views of
river
sea
nature
courtyard
golf course
(3)
historic district
(10)
beach
(0,6)
tennis
(2)
Hotel description
To find a historic hotel like the Forte de São João Da Barra in the Algarve region you either need to search for a long time or just get very lucky. Housed in an old fortress built in the 17th century to protect the harbor of Tavira, this historic guest house in Portugal is an unforgettable experience.
Forte de São João da Barra
Fantastically renovated and painted in the traditional snow white, the former governor’s mansion in the star shaped fortress with its romantic chapel forms the centerpiece of the Forte de São João da Barra. Here, you can find a lounge, the breakfast room and a few of the guestrooms. The owners live on the upper floor. Other rooms of the bed & breakfast hotel in the Algarve are found in the former gunpowder store, in the old stables or in the soldier’s quarters. The terrace with the view over the fortress walls is absolutely fabulous. You can lie back here and watch the tide come and go, count the stars or watch the romantic sunset.
The Rooms
The ten rooms of the historic hotel in the Algarve fit right into the atmosphere of the Forte de São João da Barra with their natural materials such as wood and stone. The ambience is bright, sleek and exquisite. Every room offers a fantastic bathroom with attractive stone floors, some of which are heated with solar energy.
Extras
In the corner, a small pool with a sun deck awaits you. If you’re looking to explore the area, the friendly hosts of the family hotel in Portugal borrow out bicycles.
Sneak peek
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Facilities
wireless LAN
free of charge
WLAN in rooms
WLAN in lobby
air conditioning
non-smoking building
entire hotel incl. lobby
parking
parking spaces, Free of charge
terrace
garden/outside area
tanning bed
sunbeds
bar
roof terrace
breakfast served on the roof terrace
sunbeds
sea views
river views
nature views
airport shuttle
For a fee
shuttle to tourist attractions
for a fee
tennis
For a fee
table tennis
outdoor pool
open year-round
water sports
diving
snorkeling
windsurfing
fishing
canoeing
horseriding
Massage services
wellbeing massage
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the hotel provides free parking facilities for its guests: Parking space
There is free Wi-Fi in all rooms.
The following pools are available onsite: outdoor pool