Casa Apollo Guesthouse in Faro, Algarve

The property offers a year-round outdoor swimming pool with counter-current swimming and a shallow end, heated to 28°C. Sun loungers and beach chairs line the pool area, while the garden features imported tropical plants from French Guyana and fruit trees such as banana and guava. Pool towels are provided, and guests can order drinks from the bar to enjoy poolside.

Each of the nine rooms includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and offers garden or pool views. Accommodations range from Standard Queen Rooms to Suites with Garden View, all equipped with flat-screen TVs, work desks, and minifridges. The Pineapple suite and Queen Suite with Pool View are among the themed room options.

A continental buffet breakfast is served on the garden terrace, with freshly squeezed orange juice, homemade cakes, and eggs cooked to order. Dietary options include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices, with lactose-free butter available upon request. Breakfast is offered in four daily time slots from 8:45 to 10:45, ensuring personalized service.

The guesthouse is located 300 meters from Faro's shopping streets and marina, and 400 meters from Carmo Church & Bones Chapel. Faro Airport is 12 km away, and the property offers airport pick-up and drop-off services by arrangement. The Nature Reserve Ria Formosa is within walking distance, and the train and bus stations are a short walk.

Casa Apollo is an adults-only property that welcomes LGBTQ+ guests, with a peaceful environment enforced by a 12:00-15:00 reception closure. Additional amenities include a bar, daily housekeeping, board games, bicycle parking, and meeting/banquet facilities for small groups. The cat named Héra resides on the property, and guests can borrow beach parasols for trips to the nearby ferry-accessible beach.

Pool: year-round heated pool with counter-current swimming

Garden: tropical garden with banana and guava trees

Breakfast: continental buffet with homemade cakes and vegan options

Location: 300 m from Faro center, 12 km from airport

Policy: adults-only, LGBTQ+ friendly

Service: airport shuttle, beach parasols, bicycle parking