Apartamentos Turisticos Vila Praia

Great location, just 30 seconds on foot from the beach, town square and all the best restaurants. The rooms have kitchens and AC, and the staff are friendly, helpful and willing to go out of their way to accommodate you. No bells and whistles, just everything you need for a perfect stay.

Getting here by car was difficult. We visited in high season, and parking nearby was a nightmare. The hotel has only limited parking, and getting into it is awkward. The AC also didn’t work all the time. We suspected the manager was switching it off when we left the room. He said it was faulty, but after we threatened to check out, he flipped a switch in the fuse cupboard and it miraculously worked again.

The rooms were clean and it was easy to find. These are apartments, so there isn’t really a service offering. My only complaint is that it’s next to the train tracks.

We paid €80 a night on a festival night. The apartment was large and clean, with a balcony and kitchenette. It’s very close to the beach, restaurants and town square, and the staff were friendly.