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Everything useful about booking, working and living at POMAR Base and POMAR na Praia.

01 · the POMAR experience

Before you book

Who POMAR is for, how long to stay and what kind of accommodation to expect.

What does coliving mean at POMAR?

POMAR combines a private bedroom and workspace with shared kitchens, coworking areas and outdoor spaces. You keep your privacy while living alongside a small community of entrepreneurs, creatives, freelancers and remote professionals.

It is a home built around focused work and shared experiences — not a hotel, hostel or party house.

Who usually stays at POMAR?

Most colivers are entrepreneurs, creatives, freelancers or remote employees who want a productive routine without giving up community. Stays range from two weeks to several months, so the atmosphere is more settled than in short-stay accommodation.

What is the minimum stay?

The minimum stay is 14 nights. Longer stays receive a lower nightly rate, with the best value generally available from 28 nights.

Can two people share a room?

Some bedrooms can accommodate two guests. Capacity and bed configuration vary, so check the individual room page before booking. POMAR does not match strangers into shared rooms: if you book for two, you come with the person sharing your room.

Can families and children stay at POMAR?

Regular coliving stays are designed for adults and are not suitable for children. For a family stay, private event or complete-house booking, contact us so we can assess whether one of the houses fits your group.

Can I bring a pet?

Guest pets are not normally accepted because bedrooms and common areas are shared with other colivers. Contact us before booking if you have a specific assistance-related requirement.

02 · Olhao & fuseta

Getting here

Choosing the right house and planning your first journey from Faro.

Where are the two POMAR houses?

POMAR Base is in Olhão. It offers a farm setting, larger work and training spaces and easy access to the surrounding countryside.

POMAR na Praia is in Fuseta, a coastal village on the Ria Formosa lagoon, close to the beach, train station and village centre.

How do I get there from Faro Airport?

Faro Airport is the closest airport. By car, allow roughly 20 minutes to POMAR Base and 30 minutes to POMAR na Praia, depending on traffic.

An airport pick-up can be ordered separately for €25, subject to availability. Confirm it with us before arrival.

Will I need a car during my stay?

A car is useful if you want to explore beaches, surf spots and inland villages freely. It is more helpful at POMAR Base, where public transport is limited.

POMAR na Praia is easier without a car because Fuseta has a train station and everyday services in the village. Bikes are available at POMAR Base, but POMAR does not provide a car or scooter rental service.

Are shops and restaurants nearby?

POMAR base’s neighborhood has cafés and restaurants and small shops within walking distance; larger supermarkets and the Olhão market are easier to reach by bike or car.

POMAR na Praia is close to Fuseta’s cafés, restaurants, market and everyday shops. We share our current local recommendations with every coliver after arrival.

03 · built for focused work

Work and connection

Internet, desks, calls and the practical setup for a reliable working week.

How reliable is the internet?

Both houses use 1 Gbps fibre internet with Wi-Fi and wired connections. Coworking spaces and bedroom workstations are designed for normal remote work, video calls and large file transfers.

What work equipment is available?

Each house has equipped coworking areas, and every bedroom includes its own workstation. Shared equipment includes ergonomic seating, external screens and collaboration tools such as a whiteboard or flip chart, depending on the house.

Where can I take calls and online meetings?

Dedicated call booths and quieter work areas are available, and your bedroom workstation gives you another private option. Colivers are asked to use the appropriate space for calls so shared work areas remain comfortable.

Can I use the coworking space without staying?

POMAR does not currently operate as a standard public drop-in coworking space. For a team workation, retreat or private working session, contact our dedicated workation team.

Explore workations and retreats

04 · life in the houses

House and community

What is included, how cleaning works and what the shared rhythm feels like.

What is included in the price?

Your rate includes a private room and workstation, coworking access, 1 Gbps internet, shared kitchens and coffee, pools, laundry access, towels and bed linen, outdoor communal spaces and the community rhythm of the house.

House-specific extras include bikes and a fully equipped indoor gym at POMAR Base, and breakfast on workdays at POMAR na Praia. Paid services such as the airport pick-up are ordered separately.

How does cleaning work?

Your private room is cleaned every two weeks. The community also takes part in a weekly communal cleaning so shared spaces stay pleasant between professional cleaning visits.

POMAR is a home rather than a hotel: everyone cleans up after cooking and leaves common areas ready for the next person.

What activities and events do you organise?

The weekly rhythm is shaped with the colivers and changes with the group, season and weather. Community dinners, training, surfing, skill sharing and local outings are common, but nothing is compulsory.

The aim is to make connection easy while leaving everyone free to organise their own time.

What can I do in the Algarve during winter?

Winter is one of the best periods for focused work and outdoor sport. Mild days make hiking, running, cycling, surfing and exploring the Ria Formosa comfortable, while towns and restaurants are quieter than in summer.

Weather still varies, so bring layers and a waterproof jacket alongside your beach clothes.

What is the difference between POMAR Base and POMAR na Praia?

POMAR Base suits colivers who want more training facilities, an inland farm setting and a highly structured work routine. It includes the fully equipped indoor gym and bikes.

POMAR na Praia places you closer to the lagoon, beach and Fuseta village. It offers a more coastal rhythm and breakfast on workdays.

05 · practical details

Booking and policies

Payments, cancellations, extensions and private group stays.

Detailed policy Terms & cancellation
How is my booking paid?

For a direct booking, 50% of the total is paid when you book and the remaining 50% is due on arrival. Extras and additional services are paid at checkout, check-in or when the service is ordered.

What are the cancellation conditions?

For a direct booking cancelled at least 45 days before check-in, the deposit is refunded in full within 30 days. Inside 45 days, the deposit is non-refundable. A no-show or early departure leaves the full original booking due.

Read the complete terms and cancellation policy

What if I booked through a platform?

The cancellation and modification conditions shown by the booking platform apply. Requests and refunds must be managed through that platform; direct-booking conditions cannot replace them.

Can I extend or change my stay?

An extension is possible whenever the room remains available. Changes requested at least 45 days before check-in are subject to availability; inside 45 days, dates and stay length cannot be changed under the direct-booking policy.

Ask us as soon as possible so we can check the room calendar.

Can I privatise a house or organise a professional event?

Yes. Partial or complete house bookings can be arranged for teams, workations, retreats and private groups. The format, capacity and programme are prepared separately from regular coliving stays.

Explore POMAR workations and retreats

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