Since its construction in 1960, the pousada has been constantly
improved to cater to the increasing number of visitors who want to
see this most south-westerly corner of Europe and to learn
something of the history of the man who gave his name to it,
Infante D. Henrique, Portuguese for Prince Henry, the son of King
João I and his English-born queen Philippa Lancaster, who founded a
navigation school here early in the 15th century. It has 51 rooms
in total, as well as air conditioning, a 24-hour reception and
check-out service, a hotel safe, lift access, a café, bar, TV room,
restaurant, conference facilities and room service. Internet access
and a laundry service are available for a fee. Parking facilities
are also available.
Rooms
The rooms all have private balconies and sea views. The hotel also
offers two disability-friendly rooms. An en suite bathroom,
hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a minibar,
washing machine, air conditioning and a safety deposit box are
provided in all rooms. Terraces also feature.
Restaurant & Food
Breakfast, lunch and dinner may be selected from a buffet. Lunch
and dinner can be chosen from the set menu or taken à la carte.
Special dietary requirements can be catered for.
Activities & Sport
Guests may take advantage of the outdoor swimming pool, as well as
the sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols. The nearby beach is
sandy and comes with sun loungers and parasols (both subject to
fees).
Directions, How to get
there
Departure: Faro Airport: head east, turn left towards N125-10, turn
right at N125-10, turn right towards Loulé/Lisboa/Portimão,
converge with IC4, turn right at IC4/IC4, continue on IC4, converge
with A22 towards Portimão/Albufeira/Lisboa, take the exit 1 towards
Vila do Bispo/Lagos, converge with A22 Access/N120, drive through 1
roundabout. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit to EN125/N125,
continue on N125 at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit to
EN268-2.