Casa Cortiça | Design villa in the historic heart of Silves

In the historic heart of Silves - one of the oldest and most characterful towns in the Algarve - you’ll find Casa Cortiça. Behind its traditional façade lies a surprising world of style, sustainability, and modern comfort. A unique retreat for those seeking privacy, luxury, and an authentic Portuguese setting.
Once a ruin, Casa Cortiça has been thoughtfully transformed into a sustainable design villa with high-end features, led by local architects and interior designers. Refined Mediterranean style meets whitewashed walls, natural materials, and colorful artworks – all in perfect harmony. The loft-style layout is light and open, with high ceilings, original details, and unique paintings by Erik de Bruijn created especially for this home.
The heart of the house is the open-plan living space with a cozy lounge, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen. Cooking here is effortless, with everything from a Quooker to a plate warmer at your fingertips. The four bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, offer ultimate comfort. One bathroom features a freestanding bathtub, another a private sauna – ideal for deep relaxation.
The walled garden is a hidden gem: sleek in design and full of Mediterranean character. The private pool sits on the sunny side of the garden, surrounded by loungers, an outdoor shower, and a stylish lounge corner. A long dining table under the parasol and a modern outdoor kitchen make summer evenings unforgettable. From this peaceful base, you can reach some of the Algarve’s most beautiful beaches in no time, from the dramatic coves of Benagil and Marinha to the laid-back charm of Ferragudo with its family-friendly beaches and cozy beach clubs. Casa Cortiça is a place where history, serenity, and style come together beautifully.
Casa Cortiça | Design villa in the historic heart of Silves

In the historic heart of Silves - one of the oldest and most characterful towns in the Algarve - you’ll find Casa Cortiça. Behind its traditional façade lies a surprising world of style, sustainability, and modern comfort. A unique retreat for those seeking privacy, luxury, and an authentic Portuguese setting.
Once a ruin, Casa Cortiça has been thoughtfully transformed into a sustainable design villa with high-end features, led by local architects and...
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Spacious city villa for 8p. with a modern design in the Algarve
Casa Cortiça is a stylish and sustainably renovated villa in the historic heart of Silves. The house offers space for 8 guests, and has four elegant bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, an open living room with a designer kitchen, sauna, and a sunny garden with a private pool. A unique mix of tranquility, comfort, and Portuguese charm - a short distance from the most beautiful beaches of the Algarve.
Layout Casa Cortiça (215 m²) | 8 guests
Ground floor:
- Entrance and hall
- Spacious living room in loft style with a sitting and dining area and an open kitchen
- From the living room, you reach the enclosed garden through patio doors
- The kitchen has a cooking island and all necessary equipment and kitchen utensils, including an American fridge, Quooker tap, induction hob, oven, toaster, blender, dishwasher, Espresso, and coffee machine.
- The sitting area has several comfortable sofas, and the dining table seats 8 people
- On this floor are two bedrooms, each with a double bed (180x200cm) and an en-suite bathroom. One of the bedrooms is designed for wheelchair users, with an extra-wide bathroom door and a spacious, accessible shower.
- Guest toilet
Upper floor:
- Two en-suite bedrooms, one with a double bed (180x200cm) and a designer bath, the other has two single beds (each 90x200cm) and a Swedish ‘bastu’, a stone oven sauna in the bathroom
Outside | 100m2
- Private swimming pool (max. 120cm deep)
- Lounge corner
- Outdoor kitchen with a plancha grill, an electric hob and a sink
- Dining table for 8 people
Spacious city villa for 8p. with a modern design in the Algarve
Casa Cortiça is a stylish and sustainably renovated villa in the historic heart of Silves. The house offers space for 8 guests, and has four elegant bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, an open living room with a designer kitchen, sauna, and a sunny garden with a private pool. A unique mix of tranquility, comfort, and Portuguese charm - a short distance from the most beautiful beaches of the Algarve.
Layout Casa Cortiça (215 m²) | 8 guests
Ground floor:
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Casa Cortiça | Design villa in the historic heart of Silves

In the historic heart of Silves - one of the oldest and most characterful towns in the Algarve - you’ll find Casa Cortiça. Behind its traditional façade lies a surprising world of style, sustainability, and modern comfort. A unique retreat for those seeking privacy, luxury, and an authentic Portuguese setting.
Once a ruin, Casa Cortiça has been thoughtfully transformed into a sustainable design villa with high-end features, led by local architects and interior designers. Refined Mediterranean style meets whitewashed walls, natural materials, and colorful artworks – all in perfect harmony. The loft-style layout is light and open, with high ceilings, original details, and unique paintings by Erik de Bruijn created especially for this home.
The heart of the house is the open-plan living space with a cozy lounge, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen. Cooking here is effortless, with everything from a Quooker to a plate warmer at your fingertips. The four bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, offer ultimate comfort. One bathroom features a freestanding bathtub, another a private sauna – ideal for deep relaxation.
The walled garden is a hidden gem: sleek in design and full of Mediterranean character. The private pool sits on the sunny side of the garden, surrounded by loungers, an outdoor shower, and a stylish lounge corner. A long dining table under the parasol and a modern outdoor kitchen make summer evenings unforgettable. From this peaceful base, you can reach some of the Algarve’s most beautiful beaches in no time, from the dramatic coves of Benagil and Marinha to the laid-back charm of Ferragudo with its family-friendly beaches and cozy beach clubs. Casa Cortiça is a place where history, serenity, and style come together beautifully.
Casa Cortiça | Design villa in the historic heart of Silves

In the historic heart of Silves - one of the oldest and most characterful towns in the Algarve - you’ll find Casa Cortiça. Behind its traditional façade lies a surprising world of style, sustainability, and modern comfort. A unique retreat for those seeking privacy, luxury, and an authentic Portuguese setting.
Once a ruin, Casa Cortiça has been thoughtfully transformed into a sustainable design villa with high-end features, led by local architects and...
read more
Spacious city villa for 8p. with a modern design in the Algarve
Casa Cortiça is a stylish and sustainably renovated villa in the historic heart of Silves. The house offers space for 8 guests, and has four elegant bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, an open living room with a designer kitchen, sauna, and a sunny garden with a private pool. A unique mix of tranquility, comfort, and Portuguese charm - a short distance from the most beautiful beaches of the Algarve.
Layout Casa Cortiça (215 m²) | 8 guests
Ground floor:
- Entrance and hall
- Spacious living room in loft style with a sitting and dining area and an open kitchen
- From the living room, you reach the enclosed garden through patio doors
- The kitchen has a cooking island and all necessary equipment and kitchen utensils, including an American fridge, Quooker tap, induction hob, oven, toaster, blender, dishwasher, Espresso, and coffee machine.
- The sitting area has several comfortable sofas, and the dining table seats 8 people
- On this floor are two bedrooms, each with a double bed (180x200cm) and an en-suite bathroom. One of the bedrooms is designed for wheelchair users, with an extra-wide bathroom door and a spacious, accessible shower.
- Guest toilet
Upper floor:
- Two en-suite bedrooms, one with a double bed (180x200cm) and a designer bath, the other has two single beds (each 90x200cm) and a Swedish ‘bastu’, a stone oven sauna in the bathroom
Outside | 100m2
- Private swimming pool (max. 120cm deep)
- Lounge corner
- Outdoor kitchen with a plancha grill, an electric hob and a sink
- Dining table for 8 people
Spacious city villa for 8p. with a modern design in the Algarve
Casa Cortiça is a stylish and sustainably renovated villa in the historic heart of Silves. The house offers space for 8 guests, and has four elegant bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, an open living room with a designer kitchen, sauna, and a sunny garden with a private pool. A unique mix of tranquility, comfort, and Portuguese charm - a short distance from the most beautiful beaches of the Algarve.
Layout Casa Cortiça (215 m²) | 8 guests
Ground floor:
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