This charming fine dining restaurant is owned by Monte da Palhagueira and housed in the converted stable buildings of the original 19th century quinta, and is regularly named as one of the top ten restaurants in the Algarve.  

Run by Dutch owners Vincent van Dijk and Helma van Rossum, Le Marquis is a gastronomic delight for village residents, guests and locals, and its superb traditional Sunday roasts make it one of Faro’s favourite destinations for families.  

Vincent uses the freshest local ingredients wherever possible, and produces delicious, beautifully presented dishes served inside by a roaring open fire in winter and on the pretty enclosed bougainvillea terrace in summer. 

Le Marquis hosts a monthly villagers’ lunch, as well as barbecues throughout the summer. 

All village properties are available through a ‘Lifetime Residency Agreement’ under English law. The payment that secures your purchase is refundable at one year’s notice, ensuring your capital investment is protected.

A quarterly charge then covers the majority of the running costs of independent living and the many and varied services we provide. It also gives reassurance that even when you are away, your property will be looked after.

When the time comes for you to leave your Monte da Palhagueira home, whatever the reason, you don’t need to worry about selling the property; it simply reverts to the company, and your investment is returned to you less a clearly set out Retention Fee.

All payments are made and refunded in Sterling for peace of mind and, under the Lifetime Residency Agreement, no Government taxes are payable, which in Portugal includes Transfer Tax, Stamp Duty and Notary Fees.

The quarterly Accommodation Charge is based on the size of property and ranges from €3,000 – €3,800 + IVA (currently 6%) and covers the following:

• Village management 5 days a week, office hours
• Twice weekly domestic help and white linen laundry service
• Provision and maintenance of an emergency aid call system
• Buildings insurance
• External property maintenance and garden groundswork
• Handyman support
• The servicing, maintenance and replacement of white goods (typically fridge freezer / washing machine/ oven), and air conditioning units per property
• The upkeep of the village grounds and all communal facilities
• 24-hour access to qualified nurse (in our adjacent nursing home) in case of emergencies.
• An exclusive village resident care plan based on your individual needs, if desired or chosen.

The charge also covers the use of the swimming pool and gardens, as well as discounted meals at the village restaurant.

Apart from this, the usual utility fees apply.

Village Hall

Coffee morning and second-hand book sales every Friday, 10am to 12:30pm – all proceeds to the Faro Boys Home.

Drinks & Nibbles every Wednesday evening, 6pm to 7:30pm – in the hall during the winter months and poolside during summer.

Le Marquis

Monthly village lunch meetings.

Weekly art class

Very popular with the residents, in our art room.

Anglican Church of St Luke

To find out more about regular services, please follow this link.

Le Marquis Restaurant

To find out about special events and menus, please follow this link.

The village has 33 whitewashed villas, townhouses and apartments with traditional terracotta tiles.  

Properties range from £140,000 for a stylish one-bedroom apartment to £450,000 for a stunning three double-bedroom detached villa with private gardens.  

We believe the chance to experience this remarkable village at first hand will make your final decision to invest in a permanent home here even easier. With our stand-alone Guest House option you can experience the Village life and enjoy the tranquility of the magical surroundings. This small apartment has its own kitchen and BBQ area, but is also close to the Restaurant. Please call for availability and price.

Unlike more traditional resort destinations, Monte da Palhagueira’s extensive range of services will give you all the support you may need during your time in the village, including nursing home services should you require them.