Great Place to Stay

The house is very much faithfull to description with its large living room and bedrooms and convenient room space everywhere that gives it a pleasant and restfull atmosphere. The kitchen is very well equiped for any kind of cooking. We were particularly fascinated by the very romantic garden with its huge trees, especially by the avocado tree, the pond and the large swiming pool. The owner lives close to the property and is all time helpful. We appreciated the welcome gift when arrived from a long trip to Algarve. Highly recommend Casa.

If you enjoy the advantages of being close to nature, the facility of a beautiful garden full of interesting flowers, fruit trees and wild birds of every description, the Quinta will fulfil your requirements on those days when all you want to do is chill out. The accommodation is a mixture of 'past colonial', a touch of the seventies and rustic Algarvian and the owner will do his best to attend to your needs and requirements.

The beach facilities are not very far away, especially by car, and depending on requirements there are quite a few to choose from, the very large sandy Meia Praia, beautiful Dona Ana or Porto de Mos to name a few. Further afield there are many more with natural surroundings and lots of dramatic character.


Sightseeing of all the rest of the Western Algarve is easily accessable, just a short drive and the new motorway is on hand. For the more adventurous local transport (bus stops) are a short walk away and Tourist Information in the town will provide knowledge of numerous places to visit, historical and activity orientated. Windsurfing and golfing enthusiasts will already be aware of the local facilities in this area.

The Quinta is situated within walking distance of the new and old town of Lagos. Shopping at the local large supermarket will provide anyone with all their requirements on a daily or weekly basis and smaller shops,chemists and a food market is not far away. There are numerous cafe/bar/takeaways and restaurants locally and in the town to suit the palette of the most discerning of tastes, and affordability.

The plate of the day in the cafe/bars is well worth trying and relatively inexpensive for something so tasty. It can range from local fish (seasonal catch) to oven done meat
potatoes all served with local bread and a selection of vegetables or salad. The variety of food and restaurants in the locality is extensive. Special occasions can be celebrated in the renowned upmarket establishments in town and a new one near to the Quinta, the Vintage, is particularly a favourite of ours.

We love this part of the Algarve and have been spending at least one holiday a year in Lagos for more than sixteen years. The town itself has changed, developed,modernised in part, but it still has a distinctive appeal that makes us want to return. This coupled with, for us, the ideal location makes the winter months in the UK more tolerable when we know our holiday is not too far away.

Quinta Santo Phunurius is spacious and full of rustic charm. Our party of 19, (4 families with 5 children and 6 teenagers) hired the main villa and two separate adjoining villas on the Estate. Quinta Santo Phunurius is set in wonderful gardens with a good sized swimming pool, plenty of sun beds and shade if required.

The villa is well equipped and our party especially enjoyed sitting on the large first floor balcony area overlooking the gardens.

Lagos town centre is a 20 minute walk away, unfortunately all uphill on the return journey, but definitely worth it. The centre is a bustling attractive place, with plenty of bars and restaurants situated in quaint cobbled streets, flat shoes are definitely recommended!

The beaches are a five minute car journey away and a large supermarket which stocks everything, literally a few minutes walk.

Leighton the owner who lives on site was very helpful but never obtrusive.

I would recommend the villa to large parties.

On finding the Quinta santo Phunurius on the net I thought there must be a catch, it looked too good to be true. However on arrival we were greeted by the welcoming owner who showed us around the property and the beautiful garden. We were a family of ten and the accommodation was perfect. Anything we needed was suppled, no silly extras!.
We have now visited this site about five times and have never been disappointed , sometimes alone in a cottage and sometimes taking three if the big villa was already booked. If you are looking for a Modern, plastic, cold, soulless holiday look elsewhere. If however you are looking for traditional buildings with more than adequate facilities, a most obliging owner and only a walk away from Lagos then this is for you. I forgot to mention the pool, set of coarse in the lovely gardens. I cannot recommend this property too highly.

My husband and I and three children are about to go back to the Quinta Santo Phunurius for the fourth time in five years. All the properties are quiet (we've stayed in both Casa Pequena and the main house), the garden is even lovelier than it looks in the photograph and the pool is perfect. We like the fact that you can walk to the hypermarket and down into town for dinner but can get away from it all once you're inside the grounds.

Only 45 minutes from Faro airport, Lagos is a great base for exploring the wild and often deserted west coast beaches or for heading up into the hills of Monchique. Lagos also has some good beaches of its own, though they can get quite busy.

The cool, spacious main villa sleeps two large families very comfortably and the owner (and his friendly, gentle dogs) could not be more welcoming and helpful. This is not the place for travellers who like five-star hotels – but you will have guessed that from the cost, which is considerably less than even the most basic hotel. We think it is incredibly good value and have had many happy holidays here.

This was really the first experience of renting a house and being in Portugal in my life. And very positive. The Quinta consists of several isolated properties for different parties and you will feel private for sure. The guests will have access to really amazing garden, but be vary careful at night and not to step on swab. In quinta you will feel very close to nature and surrounded by plants and animals, Mr Leighton will surprise you by dogs, cats and even chickens in his area.
Lagos will strike you with unforgettable beaches, just ask Mr Leighton and he will tell you all about the area. He is very hospitable and friendly, you will feel just like at home. You will be secure and far from crowd of tourist city. Just some helpful tips:
1. arrive during the day
2. car will be very helpful (although taxies are very economical in Lagos so you probably will cope without a car)
3. if you like to sleep till lunch ask for a house in the garden