Casa Fuzetta is an exceptional private home available to rent on an exclusive basis throughout the year for retreats, events, holidays and photo shoots. (The Algarve is one of the few areas in Europe to enjoy 300 days of sunshine per year!) It is ideal for large families*, friends and groups seeking a high-end, yet relaxed, private and intimate location for time together, special occasions and/or retreats. The house sleeps up to 24 in style and comfort, and is located within a fifteen minute drive of Faro airport, which itself is less than 3 hours away from London.
Olhao dates back to Roman times, when it enjoyed its first boom, courtesy of the rich fishing seas just off its coast. These areas remain vibrant and continue to sustain the local community.
The daily covered markets and the Saturday market that runs along the adjoining waterfront are without
question some of the best in the world and heaven for all foodies!
The town has escaped the package tourist and golfing crowds. It isn't technically a beach town. However, one of its joys is taking a ferry or river taxi to the outlying islands. The islands of Armona, Culatra, Farol and Deserta each have subtly different characters and vibe, but all share wonderful clean beaches and echo a slower, simpler time. No cars, kids jumping off pontoons and having the freedom to roam and play with friends without fear or restriction, the air rich with the smell of freshly grilled sardines...
A few years back, a handful of artists and creatives recognised the magic and potential of Olhao’s old town, and set themselves the task of saving its unique mix of moorish cubism and faded grandeur. We joined them in 2013, at a time when Portugal and the town could be fairly described as on its knees. But not now! Within the last couple of years, the town has refound its heartbeat and on almost every street at least one of the houses of the old town is being brought back to its former glory....
