POMAR Base
Typical guests
Fitness-Focused Wellness Seekers
Sports enthusiasts seeking intensive fitness lifestyle with ice baths and CrossFit in rural Algarve countryside.
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About POMAR Base
POMAR Base is a hybrid coliving place for nomadic workers set in the peaceful countryside of Estoi, just 10 minutes from the beach and fishing villages of the Algarve. It offers 5 ensuite bedrooms for 10 guests, with dedicated workstations, a fully equipped indoor gym, jacuzzi and ice bath, all built for deep work balanced with the sweet Portuguese life.
Origin story
It all started with a ruin in the heart of a 15-acre family apricot farm. After having been a religious house in the 19th century, the building was abandoned during the 20th century and became a ruin over the years — yet it never collapsed. The house had always stood under the family's eyes, watching over the orchards as carob trees and then apricot trees bloomed and bore fruit over the years.
In 2020, the family embarked on the reflection of a new shared life project: to leave Lyon and bring this place back to life. The idea had been germinating for a long time, long before the Covid crisis, a desire to change lives and build a meaningful project.
Why POMAR? Pomar means orchard in Portuguese. The orchard is a land where fruit trees live, a place full of richness that gives trees the opportunity to grow — an eternal restart, where flowers grow, then fruits. This place became an orchard for people: a place to relax, inspire yourself, and boost your creativity and productivity.
Community philosophy
POMAR isn't a hostel or an Airbnb, it's a new way of living — a home for entrepreneurs and creatives seeking comfort, inspiration, and community. Guests get the space to work better, live lighter, and connect naturally, joining a vetted community of focused entrepreneurs and freelancers.
The philosophy rests on three core values:
Authenticity — offering guests a typical POMAR experience without distractions, except to enjoy nature, combined with high quality services and amenities.
Balance — more than a place to work remotely, it's about doing what you love, slowing down, and taking time to enjoy the little things.
Hyphen — life is better when surrounded by the right people. Connecting with the community and its surroundings means enjoying life to the fullest and creating memories that last a lifetime.
In practice, this translates into weekly talks and workshops, family-style dinners using orchard-fresh produce and local wines, wine tastings and movie nights that turn strangers into friends, guided ice-bath sessions and breathwork for recovery, and active WhatsApp channels to organize beach runs, surf sessions, and spontaneous road trips. Since 2022, more than 250 colivers have enjoyed the POMAR experience, creating a big POMAR family.
Hosts
Rooms
Olhao (shared bathroom)
Lyon (private bathroom)
Lisbon (private bathroom)
Avignon (private bathroom)
Work
Amenities
Spaces
Living room
Dining room
Kitchen
Rooftop
Terrace
North terrace
Swimming pool
Ice bath & jacuzzi
Home gym
Food
Communal meals
Groceries
Location
POMAR Base is located in a small, typical Portuguese village in the Sotavento Algarvio (Eastern Algarve), set at the heart of a 15-acre apricot family farm. The setting is rural and countryside, described as calm, warm, and comfortable, roughly 15 km from Faro Airport and about 3 km from the seaside town of Olhao.
The surrounding area is quiet and residential, offering an authentically Portuguese atmosphere with fewer seasonal fluctuations than more touristic parts of the Algarve. The nearby village center includes a traditional Portuguese bar serving local food and drinks, and Olhao's local market operates daily except Sundays, selling fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish.
Eastern Algarve overall is known for being quieter and more residential compared to areas like Lagos, appealing to those seeking a slower pace of life close to nature.
Getting around
- Limited walkabilityA short walk reaches the nearby village center with a local bar; larger supermarkets, the beach, and Olhao require a short drive.
- Car rentalA car is available for rent directly through POMAR for short periods (half day or full day); external car rental is also possible.Destinations: Beaches, Olhao's old town and market, surrounding fishing villages, hiking spots, golf courses, and local wineries.
- Scooter rentalScooters are available for rent directly through POMAR for short periods (half day or full day).Destinations: Nearby beaches, Olhao, and surrounding villages.
- Bike rentalBike use is included for all guests as part of the stay.Destinations: Local village center, countryside routes, and nearby coastal towns.
- Weekly grocery tripPOMAR organizes a weekly car trip to a supermarket for guests without their own transport.Destinations: Supermarkets in Moncarapacho and Olhao's local market.
- Free parkingParking is available at the property for guests with a car; no specific reservation requirement was mentioned.
Getting there
How to get to POMAR Base from the nearest transportation hubs:
Faro Airport (FAO)
Faro Railway Station
Policies
Stay restrictions
- 30 nights minimum
Guest restrictions
- Children not allowed
- Pets not allowed
Payment & cancellation policy
Prepayment (50%)
50% of the reservation amount due at time of booking
before check-in
Full refund
Guests who cancel their reservation at least 45 days prior to the scheduled check-in date will receive a full refund of their deposit. Refunds will be processed within 30 days.
before check-in
No refund
Cancellation less than 45 days before check-in: the deposit is non-refundable.
Payment (50%)
Remaining 50% of the reservation amount due on arrival
No refund
In the event of a no-show or if the guest chooses to leave earlier than the scheduled check-out date, full payment of the reservation is required. No refunds will be issued.