"Pros: Its a lovely apartment, it is clean and comfortable and has a full range of kitchen utensils available. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was clean, with a nice shower. The wifi and tv were surprisingly good (previous experience in Bubión was that these don't really work, but here they were flawless. The pool was also lovely and refreshing. Cons: There were two small things that I would point out, while there is a full range of equipment to cook, there are no basics there (apart from salt), that would be useful (Oil, pepper, spices etc..). I know this happens in alot of places but it would be a much appreciated touch to have some of these basics in the apartment, given there is a kitchen to cook :) Also, some pool towels would be a great addition given there is a pool to use." ~Stefan

"Pros: Villa Turistica is the main hotel in the delightful, fairly remote village of Bubion. For such a small village the hotel is very well-appointed. The rooms are in self-contained apartment blocks in a lovely distributed setting with associated outdoor spaces. My single room was better than expected - two large rooms, a well-equipped bathroom and veranda. The main hotel building has a restaurant every night and the staff were welcoming and professional. My visit was a solo hiking trip of 3 days and Bubion is just about the best location for hikes up and down the Poqueira valley although a rental car is advisable. Cons: While not a problem with the hotel at all, Bubion has very limited dining options at least in April. Like many travellers, I try not to eat in the hotel restaurant every single evening as it becomes rather monotonous and unadventurous. Some nights there was nowhere else to eat within walking distance. I expect in summer the choice is larger. The car park is not large enough. When the hotel is even partially full, it's a little chaos negotiating the randomly-parked vehicles. One one occasion I had to drive into the village and park on the street, without knowing whether it was permitted!" ~Richard

"Pros: A fabulous and peaceful spot. The accommodation had everything we needed. The sunsets were stunning. There were restaurants and bars a few minutes walk away. Cons: nothing" ~Lisa