This is a warm pensao with a welcoming approach, with rooms that a somewhat basic and a tiny toilet. The redeeming features are an open lounging area and a decent breakfast with freshly squeezed orange juice. It is centrally located within walking distance of the beach. Don't expect luxury and you won't be disappointed.

We stayed at Pensao das Dunas for several days and use it as a base as we walked some of routes around Carrapateira and along the Rota Vincentina. Our hosts were friendly and helpful, assisting us with route planning, taxi pick-ups and local info. We enjoyed the lovely, generous breakfasts, with good coffee, and appreciated being able to make lunches for our walks, for a small fee. The showers were great, hot and lots of pressure, especially after a long walk. The location is perfect for those walking the Rota Vincentina as it is close to the trail, easy to find and very close to the village of Carrapateira for groceries, bars and restaurants. The kitchen in our apartment was well-equipped for those wanting to self-cater and the garden would be a great place to relax in summer.

We really enjoyed our short 2 night ‘staycation’ here … a double room with en-suite bathroom… we were exploring from our home in Vilamoura. The pensao is fairly basic but the rooms are clean and tidy, the beds pretty comfy, super shower and lovely breakfasts with freshly squeezed juice and homemade yogurt, plus a choice of cereals, fruit, meats, cheeses and cakes / pastries. We also had an evening meal which was also lovely (squid cataplana and two types of lasagne). WiFi was pretty good, no air con, lovely terrace garden.