Hotel Rural Brícia du Mar

Great staff, great location, great facilities. Will be staying again.

Called in to the restaurant by chance for coffee whilst out for a walk from our base in Ferragudo. If you happen to be tempted to do the same at the nearby Hotel Casabella, I would advise you not to bother ( they don’t serve non residents and the welcome was less than warm ). Instead head straight to the Bricia du Mar. We were welcomed and accommodated most warmly, they even raided the breakfast menu to find some delicious pastel de nata at our request, well after breakfast time. The weather was not perfect but we sat outside and followed coffee with a jug of sangria. However, the rain arrived and we were immediately accommodated inside. We heartily recommend all the dishes we ordered, (steak, pork and sea bream) every one was delicious, as was the wine. Throughout we were served by the charming and courteous Marcos who attended to our every need. The whole experience was positive and much appreciated. Thank you.

We were a unsure when we first arrived here. Our room was large and the patios are huge. Everything was spotless and it felt new. Lots of sunbeds and a nice pool. Would have been nice to have sunbed mattresses. This is one of those places where they give you towel tokens. It’s then down to you to take your towels back to reception to exchange them. Would be simpler to leave a towel bin near the pool and put fresh towels in your room each day, or have them near tomhe pool to collect. Many of the staff have limited English, which is not their fault, but it does make if difficult ordering things sometimes. We considered using the restaurant but it had no atmosphere and zero views. Location is OK, there is a great beach around 10 minute walk away. There’s a restaurant opposite the hotel, but take cash as they don’t accept cards and you’d have to have international banking set up if you wish to pay online. Breakfast was reasonable and lots of options. You won’t be disappointed here, but you also wont’t be wowed.