Our ample grounds and facilities make Casa Fajara ideal to accommodate like-minded groups of people keen to learn something new or focus on their hobby. It’s also an extraordinary place to enhance health and wellbeing thanks to its location in The Costa Vicentina Natural Park. We’re surrounded by green rolling hills and have incredible beaches within walking distance.

If you are interested in organising a group retreat or holiday at Casa Fajara, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Casa Fajara’s hotel facilities include treatment rooms which are at your disposal for massages or other health and wellbeing treatments.

Our saltwater swimming pool, plunge pool, sauna and relaxing sunbathing, garden and lounge areas are also available to soothe the body and soul.

The restorative benefits of a stay at Casa Fajara are further enhanced by its location in a national park, overlooking rolling hills. The beach is in walking distance and you’re breathing in fresh sea air.

Many guests and retreat groups choose our hotel for its restorative qualities.

What is Pilates?
Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s. It’s a method of exercise designed to elongate, strengthen and restore the body to balance. Pilates works on building strength from the inside out, creating better posture and flexibility.

Pilates can help you to:

• improve your strength, flexibility and balance
• develop strong, yet lean muscles
• restore correct postural alignment
• challenge and strengthen core muscles
• improve circulation
• offers a safe and beneficial form of exercise for a wide range of medical conditions, including Scoliosis, Osteoporosis, Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis
• promotes recovery from injury
• improves and compliments sporting activities such as surfing, golf, tennis, dance and rugby
• integrates mind, body and spirit
• relieves stress and tension and promotes a feeling of well-being

Surfers and surfing groups often book our hotel due to the location; some of the best surfing beaches in the country are very nearby including Amado and Bordeira.

Praia do Amado, a beach near Carrapateira, attracts surfers of all levels. It’s known for its amazing waves. Being open to all Atlantic swells but protected by north west winds makes it ideal for both new and experienced surfers. Surf schools and surf camps operate nearby.

Casa Fajara is also within walking distance of Praia da Bordeira, a beach offering year-round surfing from beginner-friendly to bigger wave surfers only.

Casa Fajara is ideal for walkers/hikers thanks to its location in The Costa Vicentina Natural Park. Guests can explore the famous Rota Vicentina walking trails, a network of hiking trails which pass through Alentejo and the Algarve. It includes two long-distance routes – The Fishermen’s Trail and the Historical Way – and day-hikes.
We can also organise guided walks for you, please book well in advance of your stay.

The Algarve is biking’s hidden gem. Its open roads and hilly terrain suit serious road cyclists as well as those looking for more gentle exercise. Thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year, the Algarve offers biking options in summer and winter like.
From outside the door of Casa Fajara you can head off on some truly spectacular biking routes. We can organise guided rides and bike rentals including the onsite electric bikes from ecabike.com. Please request to book well in advance of your stay.