VILLA CARLOTA
About The Villa
A storied luxury villa overlooking historic Silves
Villa Carlota is a luxury holiday villa standing on a hill in Cerro de São Miguel, facing the small and historic city of Silves in the central Algarve, with the beach just 13km away. Set on a 6,000m² plot with 500m² of fully renovated living space, the villa enjoys a fantastic view over the city, the Arade River and the Monchique mountains - so striking that Swedish journalist and writer Hans Arvid Ostelius, after circling the globe nine times, chose this very area in the 1960s as the best place in the world to live, settling here for many years.
Five elegant en-suite bedrooms finished in noble materials
The villa offers 5 bedrooms in total - 3 en-suite and 2 with an adjacent bathroom - each with generously sized areas reaching up to 40m² and finished in oak wood, granite and marble. The living and dining room spans more than 75m², fashionably decorated and furnished with high-quality materials throughout.
Outdoor living - pools, gardens & waterfall lakes
Outside, the fully fenced grounds reveal large gardens, lakes with waterfalls, fruit trees and a children's playground, alongside an outdoor pool, an indoor heated pool reaching up to 35°C, and an outdoor heated jacuzzi at 38°C+. Several outdoor living areas, furnished with tables, loungers and elegant sun umbrellas, make the most of the Algarve sunshine, while magnificent night illumination across every outdoor area sets the scene for unforgettable summer evenings.
The Casablanca Saloon - a tribute to old Hollywood glamour
The Casablanca Saloon is the villa's games room and a charming tribute to actress Ingrid Bergman and the film Casablanca - Bergman herself visited Villa Carlota several times in the 1960s, when the house belonged to a Swedish countess. The saloon features a pool table, a games table and an acoustic piano (decorative), alongside a large outdoor terrace equipped with a BBQ, tables, chairs, loungers and sofas.
An award-winning, central Algarve location
Villa Carlota was awarded 2nd place in the 2018 "Best Unique Holiday Home" Award by the European Holiday Home Association. Its central Algarve setting puts beaches, countryside and the historic centre of Silves all within easy reach, alongside some of the region's best golf courses.
Premium services & concierge
Through SpringVillas, guests can arrange a full range of premium services to complete their stay. From private chefs and in-villa massages to babysitting, grocery pre-stocking and airport transfers, every detail can be taken care of before you arrive. Villa Carlota is much more than a simple holiday house - it is a truly unique and gorgeous place to stay, unparalleled in the Algarve.
Legal AL license: 5254/AL
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Facilities
(3 en-suite)
- 3 of 5 bedrooms are en-suite
- AC in every bedroom
- Premium finishes - oak wood, granite & marble
- Hairdryer
- Wardrobe hangers
- Capacity: 10 personsUp to 14 with extra beds
Location
Villa Carlota stands on the front line of Cerro de São Miguel, just 0.8km from the historic town of Silves and one of its most sought-after hillside addresses - a favourite retreat for Scandinavians escaping harsher northern climates for decades. Its privileged position offers sweeping views over the historic city of Silves, the Arade River and the Monchique mountains beyond, all while keeping a genuine sense of privacy from neighbouring villas.
Just 4 minutes from the A22 motorway, the villa combines countryside calm with easy access to everything the Algarve has to offer: beaches are 15 to 20 minutes away, six golf courses sit within 2 to 9km, and three water parks are reachable in 10 to 25 minutes. The nightlife of Praia da Rocha, Alvor, Albufeira and Vilamoura is also just 20 to 35 minutes by car.
Cerro de São Miguel, Lote 10
8300-051, Silves
Algarve - Portugal
8º26'16.34"W
- Faro Airport: 52km/35min
- Silves: 0.8km/1min
- Highway: 4km/5min
- Armação de Pêra: 17km/15min
- Carvoeiro: 13km/12min
- Praia da Rocha/Alvor: 18km/16min
- Pestana Silves Golf: 2km/2min
- Oceanico Faldo Course: 10km/8min
- Oceanico O'Conor JNR: 10km/8min
- Vale do Milho Golf: 12km/9min
- Vale da Pinta Golf: 9km/7min
- Gramacho Golf Course: 9km/7min
- Aqua (Portimão): 16km/15min
- Algarve Shopping (Albufeira): 25km/20min
- Slide&Splash: 9km/7min
- Aqualand: 14km/13min
- Zoomarine: 18km/16min
- Train station (Silves): 0.5km/1min
- Local shopping (Silves): 0.8km/1min
- Restaurants: 0.8km/1min
Prices
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Villa Carlota is a luxury holiday villa set on a storied hilltop above historic Silves, designed for families and groups seeking space, privacy and a touch of old-world glamour. With three water areas, a private games saloon, a gym and gardens crossed by waterfall lakes, it offers an extraordinary backdrop for multi-generational holidays, celebrations and extended stays in the heart of the Algarve.





Check-in was at 3:00 PM, which gave us enough time after landing to do some sightseeing and shopping. The check-in with João was smooth, friendly and professional.
The kitchen is relatively compact compared to the size of the house, but that was not really an issue. The living area is very spacious with plenty of seating and a large table where everyone can eat together.
On the ground floor there are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom including toilet, bidet and shower. There is also a storage room with a vacuum cleaner. On the first floor there are two very large bedrooms, again each with its own bathroom. One of the rooms has newer shutters that allow the room to be completely dark.
The Wi-Fi worked very well throughout the house and was strong enough for streaming movies or playing online games. There is one TV in the main living area with both regular channels and streaming services.
In the basement there is a washing machine, several bicycles in different sizes and a well-equipped fitness room. A clothesline nearby makes it easy to dry laundry.
The guest house (Villa Blanca) offers another bedroom with bathroom and a shared space with games including a large billiard table. From there you can access the indoor pool area. The water was around 33°C, a bit warm for our taste, but still enjoyable.
The outdoor pool area was fine for early April. The water was cold but usable. There are many sun loungers, seating areas and an outdoor jacuzzi.
The garden is huge and great for families, with fruit trees and a small playground.
The house was very clean, well equipped and modernly furnished. We also noticed very few insects.
Overall we can highly recommend Villa Carlota. It is comfortable for four people and can easily accommodate up to ten guests.