In April 2022 we spent three nights at Pensao das Dunas and it was one of the highlights of our month in Portugal! The pensao is a charming and comfortable repurposed building with a beautiful garden in a private setting five minutes walk from the old town in Carrapateira. A delicious breakfast is available for a small fee and it was the best breakfast we had in a month! Along with all of the regular breakfast foods, farm fresh eggs were cooked to order and fresh bread was also available. The common room where guests can enjoy an outstanding library was a bonus, as was a laundry service that is so important for hikers on the Fisherman's Trail. Carrapateira is a lovely little village with a beautiful beach, good restaurants, and many day hiking options. Our hosts were so helpful, friendly and interested to provide excellent service. It was truly, one of the gems we discovered on our hike on the Fisherman's Trail and we were so glad to have spent three nights there to experience this singularly beautiful part of southern Portugal. Thanks to Agnes and Ruben for your hospitality!

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.