The day begins with the sun peeking through the window and a familiar dilemma: roll over for a little more sleep or go for a breakfast? The choice is easier than it seems – fresh oranges and avocados straight from the orchard, crunchy regional bread, homemade jams, and granola are waiting on the table. Over coffee, family conversations revolve around one question: which beach wins today? Maybe Cacela Velha with its postcard-perfect view, or a longer walk along the Ria Formosa lagoon, where flamingos wade through the shallow waters?

Casas da Quinta de Cima is Algarve in slow version – surrounded by fragrant citrus trees, century-old groves, and rolling fields. Afternoons pass by in the pool, on horseback rides around the farm, or swaying in a hammock with a book. As the sun sets behind the hills, there's still time to catch one last wave, hop on a SUP, or simply sit back and watch the world turn golden. You won’t be bored—unless you want to be.

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