Paradise in Portugal

Attending a cyanotype printing course. Such a relaxing venue. Food accommodation and company excellent. So many ways to relax between crafting: birding walks, lake swimming yoga or just enjoying nature's sounds and scents.

Julie and I spent 5 nights at the Quinta in late September 2022. We had a fantastic time: the Quinta is very remote, and beautiful, even better than it looks in the photos, the food is great and the hospitality is wonderful. And we got to see some birds. Thank you to Frank, Daniella and all the staff and volunteers. Hopefully we will be back.

I had a very unique experience for 2 nights at this hotel/quinta. I came by public transport so I arranged a lift from the closest railway station. From then on, everything was looked after for me, from breakfast to dinner to the wildlife trip. The wildlife trip is a must-do. I have never gone bird spotting before but I was able to join the trip and learn a lot. Frank knows a lot about all the wildlife and can teach you a lot. In addition I enjoyed visiting the lake, doing yoga in the specially built yoga area and walking through the amazing gardens.

Paradise in Portugal was the prefect end to our vacation. It was great to get to see this part of Portugal. The small setting and fabulous abundant meals gave us a chance to talk with the owners, staff and guests. It was all very comfortable in a quiet, lush setting.The beds & rooms were great. There's a beautiful lake to swim in and a bird hide on property.The two trips we took with Frank were unforgettable. He had created his own hides and gave us the amazing pictures he took of all the colorful, beautiful birds and wildlife we saw. Well worth the money and the trip to get there! Obrigada

Second visit here for birdwatching with Frank - that says it all - another great stay with interesting and friendly people, great food and the opportunity to relax pretty much away from it all.

Paradise Portugal gave me another perspective about watching, listening, and understand birds life! Photos published in birdinginportugal.com are amazing! Calm, Sustainable, Excelent Food, and a Warm and kind Team, its something, I found there!

Our week at Paradise in Portugal was perfect in every way and exactly what we'd hoped for - beautiful accommodation, great food, lovely hosts, fantastic wildlife. The Quinta is in a remote area, very peaceful with no traffic noise or intrusions, and has views over the Santa Clara lake. The lush garden is full of wildlife. The food was home made and delicious. We went on 4 birding trips and each one was great, we saw a real variety of birds and the local countryside and national parks are lovely. We hope to go again!

A clean, comfortable, quiet, solar-powered lodge at the end of the road was a perfect place to relax, enjoy some birdwatching, and be treated to some awesome cuisine that featured ingredients from their on-site gardens. We were treated like long-lost family, and the proprietors, Frank and Daniela, just made everything easy for us. A great stay!

Incredibly friendly staff, breathtaking views, spectacular food, and a professional organization. One of the nicest places we've ever visited. We also highly recommend doing a birdwatching tour with Frank.

We just found a heaven in Frank ‘s house . Everything was a delight: unspoiled nature , beautiful plants and birds , a breathtaking view over the lake and all so calm . Frank ‘s wife made us delicious meals on their amazing terrasse . And we had a great yoga lesson with her with the view over the lake . . They welcomed us so well and it felt like at home .

What a place! A breathtaking lake, beautiful flowers, canoes and kayaks to use at your leisure, an enormous bed, a bath, home-cooked food, very friendly staff – a real wonder. Places this interesting and full of love are hard to come by.

We had the pleasure of spending a weekend at Frank and Daniela's Quinta where we were warmly welcomed. Frank took us out birding and shared with us his fascinating wealth of information on the bird life in Portugal. His expertise was most appreciated. The Quinta has quaint and comfortable rooms surrounded by a beautiful lush garden specifically designed to attract a large variety of bird species. Daniela's delicious home cooked meals and friendly manner were yet another treat. A true Paradise! Definitely an experience to be repeated. Thank you Frank, Daniela and staff.

We spent a few days birding in late October (after a recommendation) and can heartily endorse the other glowing comments, a trip which hugely exceeded our expectations. The human dynamo that is Frank made it unforgettable. Whilst guided around the coast, plains, hide and local walks, we could just observe and enjoy, with Frank emailing us his stunning photos of that we had seen afterwards. The location is unforgettable too, relaxing in the evening sun over drinks and delicious dinners, hosted by Frank and Daniella. We will be back again next year!

The Quinta is an extraordinary place: it’s seriously beautiful, tranquil and relaxing and, above all, an infectiously happy place to be. There’s nothing soppy about this contentment either: it’s a natural reaction to lovely surroundings, comfortable rooms, Daniela’s great food, excellent company – and, not least, an obviously happy and well looked after young staff. You all eat communally – up to about 20 people at the same table – and it works a treat. If it’s right for you, it’s wonderful – but maybe not for young children or anyone likely to miss a TV.

My partner Steve and I have just returned from five amazing days in this place. We flew into Faro, and it was an easy 90 min drive up to Paradise in Portugal. The “resort” (feels like the wrong word as it’s not at all commercial) is down a long private road that opens up onto a beautiful lake view. We had Kingfisher room and the view from it was incredible. Daniela and Frank are so welcoming it feels like an amazing “home from home”, with breakfast, lunch and dinner all on offer. I advise you take it! The food is all so beautifully home cooked, and the communal dining

Beautiful, tranquil lakeside surroundings with the highest quality cuisine imagineable provided by Daniela. Most of us were birders so we took advantage of Frank's expertise and local knowledge to partake of the full day and half day birding excursions led by Frank and Tony. We didn't have time to use the free boating/swimming facilities but for anyone wanting a more relaxed holiday the Quinta and its surroundings would be ideal.

This was my first visit to Portugal and this was one of the highlights. Frank and Daniela are very gracious hosts; Daniela's food is excellent, the rooms are basic but very nice and the setting is spectacular. My prime reason for coming here was the birds, and I was not disappointed. Both Frank and Tony are very knowledgable and got me onto a lot of good birds and were great company too. The common meals are a pleasure as they are more of a family meal hosted by Frank and Daniel with people from all walks of life sharing their experiences.

An amazing location overlooking the lake, great place to stay to either relax, enjoy the gardens, lake swimming and kayaking or exploring the walks in the area. Also great bird watching trips organised by Frank, an expert on Southern Portugal. Excellent food and communal dining which was very enjoyable and felt like one big family including the staff. A lot of care taken to ensure you have a comfortable and relaxing time and certainly a great place to escape from outside world and recharge the batteries!

This was a return visit which was every bit as good as our first. Frank provides great bird watching trips backed by 30 years experience and Daniela serves fantastic, healthy food. The whole place has a great feel of calm and tranquillity a great place to spend time away from the real world. A lovely,lovely place, have booked to go back.

Peaceful and beautiful retreat. The friendly owners and their staff made us feel as though we were staying with friends rather than as paying guests. This made for a very relaxing and stress free holiday. Home cooked and unpretentious but delicious fresh food every day. Frank's legendary birding trips took us to places and birds we would never have found by ourselves and provided superb views and photographic opportunities. We enjoyed it so much we plan to return next year.