We had a great experience at Casa Da Lila last week, during our 5-night stay in Silves. A short enjoyable drive from Faro airport, the house is centrally located. Parking is also easy to find in front of the house. The neighbourhood is friendly, safe and feels embedded in local culture. We found authentic Portuguese restaurants within walking distance as well as a well stocked grocery store, where we could go get fresh bread and other Portuguese baked delicacies. As we arrived, Natalia the house manager, welcomed us, helped us with our bags and gave us a tour of the house. She had warmed the house, filled the pool, turned the lovely lights on in the terraces. She was super friendly and had also bought us some water and breakfast for the next morning as we had asked for. We felt at home immediately. Natalia also gave us some great tips on what to visit in and around town. The house is in great order, luxurious and well designed. Every floor is unique, open plan making it spacious, airy and has lots of light, great views and outdoor spaces. There are many elegant design aspects that contribute to the premium experience of staying in the house. We so enjoyed sitting in the terrace in the sun and sipping our morning coffee before exploring the lovely countryside. One of the evenings, we sat outside, under the stars, with our wine and ate fresh grilled fish from one of the restaurants in town. Very relaxing, indeed! During our stay, we visited beautiful Monchique mountains, the fabulous beaches of Algarve, the Southwest tip of Europe, and of course the town of Silves. We brought back some beautiful pottery and nearly 1000 photographs of our holiday. We loved our stay so much we booked a longer stay again in the summer!