The staff were extremely professional and friendly. The hotel is beautiful, full of character and has been lovingly renovated. Breakfast was delicious. The hotel is also very dog friendly which is great for us as we were visiting with our small jack russell.
The staff were extremely professional and friendly. The hotel is beautiful, full of character and has been lovingly renovated. Breakfast was delicious. The hotel is also very dog friendly which is great for us as we were visiting with our small jack russell.
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed February 16, 2019Reviewed February 16, 2019
Great place to stay. Very close to center of Vila Real de Santo Antonio. Very close to bars, cafes, restaurants, buses, small walk to the train station and bigger supermarkers. 10/15 minutes. Great transport links, trains to Faro and beyond and a ferry to Spain. Staff were grand, shower great and the bed was very comfy. A 24 minutes walk would get you today fabulous beach where you can walk to Monte Gordo. Beach is about 7 miles long. You can also walk through the trees or at side of a safe...
Great place to stay. Very close to center of Vila Real de Santo Antonio. Very close to bars, cafes, restaurants, buses, small walk to the train station and bigger supermarkers. 10/15 minutes. Great transport links, trains to Faro and beyond and a ferry to Spain. Staff were grand, shower great and the bed was very comfy. A 24 minutes walk would get you today fabulous beach where you can walk to Monte Gordo. Beach is about 7 miles long. You can also walk through the trees or at side of a safe...
bryce
Reviewed November 6, 2024Reviewed November 6, 2024
The hotel was exactly as it appeared in the advertising and didn't disappoint. Staff were friendly and helpful and our room was beautifully appointed and clean. The restaurant, whilst quite expensive, was open for long hours allowing lazy breakfasts and relaxed meals, especially when we arrived late at 10 o'clock at night.There was never a problem with availability of sunbeds at the pool as the hotel has a small number of rooms, and the pool was a lovely peaceful relaxing place to be with the...
The hotel was exactly as it appeared in the advertising and didn't disappoint. Staff were friendly and helpful and our room was beautifully appointed and clean. The restaurant, whilst quite expensive, was open for long hours allowing lazy breakfasts and relaxed meals, especially when we arrived late at 10 o'clock at night.There was never a problem with availability of sunbeds at the pool as the hotel has a small number of rooms, and the pool was a lovely peaceful relaxing place to be with the...
Excell4and well located. Very spacious apartment, which was clean and well presented. Good comms with the owner and front desk. Would recommend to anyone visiting VRSA
Excell4and well located. Very spacious apartment, which was clean and well presented. Good comms with the owner and front desk. Would recommend to anyone visiting VRSA
Don Diego Hotel in Ayamonte is as good as you can get, the price is quite reasonable and the rooms are spacious spotlessly clean and the beds are very comfordable. I had difficulties with wi-fi but this didn't interfer with my stay. Personally, I had a very good experience in this establishment. One last negative comment the breakfast is not so good in comparrison to an Irish breakfast.
Don Diego Hotel in Ayamonte is as good as you can get, the price is quite reasonable and the rooms are spacious spotlessly clean and the beds are very comfordable. I had difficulties with wi-fi but this didn't interfer with my stay. Personally, I had a very good experience in this establishment. One last negative comment the breakfast is not so good in comparrison to an Irish breakfast.
Lovely hotel on the hill above Ayamonte, a very peaceful location with a beautiful view of the sunset over the river which is the border with Portugal. Clean, good service, ideal if you want to explore the area and stay in a relaxing and chilled space.
Lovely hotel on the hill above Ayamonte, a very peaceful location with a beautiful view of the sunset over the river which is the border with Portugal. Clean, good service, ideal if you want to explore the area and stay in a relaxing and chilled space.
Nicholas
Reviewed September 14, 2025Reviewed September 14, 2025
We absolutely loved our stay at Verdelago and would happily return. The resort is beautiful, the staff were wonderful throughout, and the restaurant team in particular were fantastic. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming and really made the stay feel special.
Honestly, the only things missing for us were a spa and a heated pool. Add those and it would be pretty much perfect!
We had such a lovely time and would definitely stay again.
We absolutely loved our stay at Verdelago and would happily return. The resort is beautiful, the staff were wonderful throughout, and the restaurant team in particular were fantastic. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming and really made the stay feel special.
Honestly, the only things missing for us were a spa and a heated pool. Add those and it would be pretty much perfect!
We had such a lovely time and would definitely stay again.
Leah
Reviewed September 11, 2026Reviewed September 11, 2026
The property was finished to an extremely high standard throughout, with fantastic, cosy, cottage like rooms which made us want to spend more time there in the evenings. The hotel was never busy, it only has 9 rooms I believe, and so we were often all alone by the pool which was lovely.
The property was finished to an extremely high standard throughout, with fantastic, cosy, cottage like rooms which made us want to spend more time there in the evenings. The hotel was never busy, it only has 9 rooms I believe, and so we were often all alone by the pool which was lovely.
Edward
Reviewed October 12, 2025Reviewed October 12, 2025
Out of this world. Aesthetically perfect. A place to really relax and switch off. Breakfast and dinner were wonderful. I would come back here again in a heartbeat. Superb.
Out of this world. Aesthetically perfect. A place to really relax and switch off. Breakfast and dinner were wonderful. I would come back here again in a heartbeat. Superb.
Natalie
Reviewed September 16, 2026Reviewed September 16, 2026
beautiful hotel, excellent food, large rooms with balcony, wonderful sea views as hotel backs onto beach and pathway runs from hotel to beach, surrounded by beautiful green trees and shrubs. Lovely pool with spacious bathing areas. Staff were always helpful. Fairly quiet area as this is the only large hotel in this area, but lovely streets and restaurants nearby. Perfect relaxing holiday! Would definitely go again!
beautiful hotel, excellent food, large rooms with balcony, wonderful sea views as hotel backs onto beach and pathway runs from hotel to beach, surrounded by beautiful green trees and shrubs. Lovely pool with spacious bathing areas. Staff were always helpful. Fairly quiet area as this is the only large hotel in this area, but lovely streets and restaurants nearby. Perfect relaxing holiday! Would definitely go again!
Unfortunately our stay coincided with every other road in Mont Gordo being closed for water mains replacement. This caused us to spend over an hour going around in circles trying to locate the Hotel. Thankfully the Hotel was worth the effort, the resort of Monte Gordo wasn't.
Unfortunately our stay coincided with every other road in Mont Gordo being closed for water mains replacement. This caused us to spend over an hour going around in circles trying to locate the Hotel. Thankfully the Hotel was worth the effort, the resort of Monte Gordo wasn't.
Isla Canela is a welcoming neighborhood with many tasty options for restaurants and bars. Many visitors come for its beautiful outdoor settings, especially the beaches. Book a hotel in Isla Canela and start exploring everything in and around Ayamonte.
Sightseeing around Isla Canela
Sights like Museo del Carnaval, Museum of the River, and Tavira Living Science Center offer insight into the local culture. Molino de El Pintado, Marques de Pombal Statue, and Marques de Pombal Square are some local landmarks. Aquopolis Cartaya provides enjoyment for the whole family.
Popular activities in the area include golfing and swimming. Don't forget to bring your golf clubs for an outing at Isla Canela Golf Course and Benamor Golf. Soak up some sun at Gaviota Beach, Santo Antonio Beach, and Isla Cristina Beach. You can spend a leisurely day outdoors at Bicilandia Park or Sapal Natural Reserve. You won't be disappointed visiting other sights like Isla Canela Marina, Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour, or Santo Antonio Sports Complex.
A few of the most popular sights in the area include Verde Beach, Roman Bridge, and Tavira Castle. Castro Marim Castle, Monte Gordo Beach, and Casino Monte Gordo will also leave an impression.
Getting around Isla Canela
You can inquire about options for water travel at the marina.
Isla Canela is 34.9 miles (56.2 km) from the airport in Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.). You can also fly in and out of Seville (SVQ-San Pablo), which is located 82.4 miles (132.7 km) away.