Cantinho da Coxixa

It takes a bit of a climb to reach the property, and it wasn't easy to find until we spotted the small direction signs. The main drawback was slow internet, though it did work most of the time. Inside, the place was quirky and nice. The living room and kitchen area were on the small side, while the bedroom and bathroom were a good size. There's a short door out to the back balcony. The kitchen was well equipped with a microwave, four-burner hob, toaster, kettle, and coffee maker, with a few pods supplied, but no oven. Heating and cooling came from a mini-split in the living room and an oil-filled radiator in the bedroom. Plenty of blankets made the bed comfortable.

It's a small place, but it has what you need: a microwave, washer, TV, fan, and space heater. The village and Templar castle are worth seeing. If you're stopping here during a longer trip, pack what you need for the stay in a smaller bag and leave your larger luggage in the car.

We had a really good two-night stay in a great apartment. The hosts were super sweet and nice to us.

Looking for the place at night was horrible, but once we found it, we were pleasantly surprised. Sitting outside and taking in the view leaves you speechless, it's so worth it. I loved it. In the morning, take a long walk up the mountain, around the old ruins and gigantic stones. Superb. There's a small café nearby with fresh buns and coffee for a few euros. Totally recommended.