Muxima

At the end of the winding track you arrive to trilling birds, masses of greenery, and hazelnuts roasting in the sun. Warm welcoming Paula and Jella, passionate about nature, do all they can to give back to the earth, and offer you juice from their oranges.

In the farmhouse are three bedrooms, simple but delightful, plus four suites with kitchenettes; and more in the forest up the hill. There’s a playground for children, and gentle dogs to make friends with. Swim with the ducks, bask in the hammocks, snooze on the farmhouse verandas.

The day starts with a buffet breakfast in a colourful casita. For dinner, pop into Aljezur. There’s the friendly ‘Pont a Pé’ for fresh seafood, and lively ‘Mo’ for vegan/vegetarian. Return to a mini cinema under the stars… climb the forest trail and catch the setting sun.