Pousada de Estói History:
The Pousada de Estoi was built in the old 18th-century Estoi Palace, which originally belonged to the Viscount of Estoi, José Francisco da Silva. It took several years to build the palace and a huge party was thrown in the palace gardens on the 2nd of May 1909 to celebrate its completion. After the Viscount’s death, the palace remained in the hands of his family until 1987, at which time it was purchased by Faro Municipal Council. The palace is currently undergoing renovation to convert it into the new Pousada de Estoi.
Set in nearly ten acres of land, this wonderful property comprises a main building, former tea pavilions and fantastic Versailles-style gardens, as well as old stables and cowsheds, which are being converted to an events venue.
The pousada is located in the small town of Estoi, 10km away from Faro, the Algarve’s capital city, and close to the Roman Ruins at Milreu.