Contemporary and illuminated, this charming apartment invites you to experience Faro from your own calm retreat. Located a short walk from Igreja do Carmo and Igreja de Santa Maria, it's easy to make the most of your location.

Inside, minimalism meets modernism. The bright open-plan space, adorned with soft yellow textiles, rattan light fittings and mid-century furnishings, flaunts a pleasing canvas of sleek wood floors, wrought iron balconies and floods of natural light.

There’s a sense of ease here – spend your morning coffee out on the sunny balcony, refresh in the outdoor pool, indulge in some ‘you’ time with a good book from your plush bedsheets, or make the most of the sociable living area where you can share conversations, drinks and game nights all together. After busy days exploring the vibrant marina, we can't think of a better place to hit the hay than in the neutral-hued bedrooms here.

We love how well-positioned this apartment is. Take yourself on a culinary tour by treating yourself to a flavourful array of Portuguese potiscos or settle into a sea-grazing restaurant at the marina for a seafood feast, then make your way to a buzzy bar to sample a local pistachio liqueur.

Home truths:
*Access to the apartment building is via a shared entrance *There's a lift to take you up to this first-floor apartment *There's a desk in the bedroom for those needing to work during their stay *Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request *You'll need to bring your own toiletries with you to use during your stay *You're in a central spot here, so noise is to be expected *The swimming pool is shared with the building's other residents – it isn't fenced, so children will need to be supervised