Eva-Maria and Uwe Schwaninger, the owners of Vila Boavista learned about Algarve during a holiday and fell in love with it.

Portugal Algarve - the land behind the coast - Serra, the Algarvian Mountain, charming small villages and towns that are similar to none of the places we could ever have been.

Algarve as a place full of history and stories in which nothing, which could be of importance, happens in a rush. -

These unforgettable impressions strengthened in 1992 the decision to establish a small holiday oasis on the sunny side of Europe. A novel concept - a variation between house and guest house - invites all our guests to forget the 'hectic Sundries' of everyday life.

Crystal blue sea, secretive coves, the famous caves and perhaps the cleanest beaches
of Europe may support the Greek geographer Artemidorus, who travelled the West Coast
of Algarve in 104 BC and wrote:
'This is perhaps the place, where the Gods take rest after the day's work!!'

Convenient location
The Vila Boavista is located about 2 km outside of Lagos on a hill, adjacent to the golf course built in 2000: 'Boavistagolf'. The magnificent 'Vila Boavista view' of Lagos, the sea, the expanse of the golf park and the Monchique Range encouraged the owners to decide not to have the property directly in the city centre, but away from the tourist bustle.

Our guests can be in the city within a few minutes to visit the hustle and bustle, the artists, jugglers, musicians, numerous shops and boutiques, handicrafts and, of course, an almost unbelievable variety of fish taverns and restaurants.

And many coves, caves and beaches are nearby; many of these beaches can be reached through fascinating hiking trails on the cliff paths of Lagos.