We stayed at The Backpackers Paradise a few days (my girlfriend and I), and the place is aptly named! It was more than perfect, well above our expectations! We should have stayed longer. We felt very safe, both on the Backpackers Paradise site and in the city, which was important to us. You must love nature!
The place is very clean and super well organized. Nothing is missing; complete kitchen to cook and various kitchen accessories, filtered water, hot water, books, DVD, hammock, etc. The animals are gentle and approachable, which makes the experience even more wonderful. It’s so rewarding to get up among horses and dogs in the wilderness!
The place is super close to the city where there is the incredibly blue sea (you can swim) and the small local restaurants. We strongly recommend renting a bike; it makes getting around a lot easier and faster, while enjoying the local experience. Parading around in the city of Sarteneja is essential for the experience!
The host Nathalie is absolutely flawless! She is so kind, welcoming and smiling. Always available and helpful, Nathalie gave us lots of information on places, food and culture. We loved spending time with her in the communal room.
Without any hesitation, we would definitely return to Backpackers Paradise! You must love nature. We suggest that you stay a minimum of 4 days. The journey is affordable. Must mention that when we stayed (February) it got very dark around 6pm, and there’s mosquitos, but this is easily manageable.