Vila Petra Hotel Apartments

We just came back from a long stay, 3 weeks, and thoroughly enjoyed “living” at Vila Petra. The hotel is very clean, the staff are wonderful, very friendly, helpful. Our housekeeper, Sirlene, was fabulous. We were in room 122 which is the best suite to have if you want to sit out on your very large deck, enjoying the sun. The kitchen is equipped with the essentials for a long stay. We brought a few items from home like coffee and filters, tea, hot chocolate, salt and pepper, small bottles of condiments, etc. There is a great grocery store 15 minutes from the hotel where you can get everything. The wine is VERY inexpensive and very good. Our favourite white wine was Sossega. The hotel is located on a very quiet street, just minutes from the hustle and bustle of “the strip”. Even in the winter season, there are plenty of restaurants and shops open. Not all of them but enough to get a taste of Portugal. The best restaurant to go to is a 3 minute walk from vila Petra. It is Jarmin Rustico. OMG!!!!! The food was absolutely incredible, especially their stuffed scallops. If you are lucky to be there when the co-owner, Ines, sings for you, then your trip will be worthwhile. She has the voice of an angel, had all of us in tears, she was so mesmerizing. We went on several excursions but our favourite was the West Algarve tour. You also MUST do a tour of the cork factory. You will have a new appreciation for a wine cork!!!! Overall, Vila Petra is the place to stay when visiting the Algarve!! We would stay here again.

Apartments are nice and clean,comes with a sofa, small dining room table and a kitchen with most appliances minus a washing machine. Smokers will be happy as there is a balcony/terrace. 2 negatives are it’s a bit of a walk to the rooms and beds are not that comfortable. Lovely live entertainment in the evening in a really nice bar on the premises with really good prices for drinks and food. Nice gym and a very large pool also available.