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Press & Awards | Casa Fuzetta — Olhão, Eastern Algarve, Portugal
Casa Fuzetta

Olhão · Eastern Algarve · Portugal

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Casa Fuzetta
in the press

Since opening its doors, Casa Fuzetta in Olhão, eastern Algarve, has been recognised by some of the world's most respected travel, lifestyle and wellness publications — from Condé Nast Traveller and Monocle to Forbes and The Times.

Named among the best yoga retreat venues in the world by Condé Nast Traveller (2024) and Travel & Leisure US (2021, 2023)  ·  Featured in over 35 international publications  ·  2016–2025

2025

Yoga Journal
January 2025 · US

Yoga Destinations in Portugal — Casa Fuzetta in Olhão featured as a top retreat venue in Portugal.

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The Times
February 2025 · UK

The under-the-radar Algarve fishing town that's a slice of real Portugal — feature on Olhão including Casa Fuzetta.

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Evoque Magazine
February 2025 · International

Six-page feature on Casa Fuzetta, pages 80–86.

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CN Traveler España
June 2025 · Spain

Best summer retreats 2025 — Casa Fuzetta listed among the finest retreat experiences in Europe.

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Global Spa India
June 2025 · India

10 Best Scenic Yoga Retreats — Casa Fuzetta selected for International Yoga Day feature.

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Miljuschka Magazine
November 2025 · Netherlands

Feature on Casa Fuzetta in the Netherlands' leading lifestyle publication.

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2024

Condé Nast Traveller
February & December 2024 · UK

Best Yoga Retreats in the World — Casa Fuzetta in Olhão listed twice in a single year, in both online and print editions.

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House & Garden
April 2024 · UK

Olhão, Portugal — Algarve travel guide featuring Casa Fuzetta as a key destination in the eastern Algarve.

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Lonely Planet
February 2024 · International

Best Yoga Retreats in Europe — Casa Fuzetta selected by Lonely Planet editors.

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Dossier Man
June 2024 · International

Feature on Casa Fuzetta as a leading exclusive-hire retreat destination.

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2022–2023

Travel & Leisure
January 2023 · US

Best Yoga Retreats in the World — Casa Fuzetta recognised for the third time by the leading US travel title.

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Falstaff Magazin
April 2023 · Germany / Austria

Feature on Casa Fuzetta in one of the German-speaking world's premier luxury lifestyle publications.

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Psychologies Magazine
June 2022 · UK

Feature by Caroline Sylger Jones (Queen of Retreats) on the power of Vedic Meditation — following a retreat hosted by Jillian Lavender at Casa Fuzetta.

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House & Garden
April 2022 · UK

Article by Lulu Townsend following a visit to Olhão — Casa Fuzetta featured as a standout property in the eastern Algarve.

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Observador Lifestyle
July 2022 · Portugal

Five-page feature by Sandra Gato on the restoration and creation of Casa Fuzetta as a retreat haven in Olhão.

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Compare Retreats
February 2022 · International

Feature on wellness retreats in the Algarve with Casa Fuzetta as a central venue.

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2021

Forbes
August 2021 · US

Best Places to Stay in the Algarve — Casa Fuzetta named among the nine most soulful small hotels in Portugal.

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Travel & Leisure
April 2021 · US

Best Yoga Retreats in the World — Casa Fuzetta featured for the second time in T&L's definitive global list.

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Yoga Journal
September 2021 · US

3 Can't-Miss Yoga Destinations in Portugal — Casa Fuzetta in Olhão featured as one of three standout locations.

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Fifty Places to Practice Yoga Before You Die
November 2021 · Abrams Books

Casa Fuzetta selected by author Diana Helmuth as one of the world's fifty essential yoga destinations — a rare and lasting honour.

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iNews
May 2021 · UK

Eastern Algarve guide — Casa Fuzetta featured in this UK national newspaper's guide to Olhão and the eastern Algarve.

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Vagabond Magazin
December 2021 · Sweden

Feature on Casa Fuzetta in the leading Scandinavian travel magazine.

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2019–2020

Travel & Leisure
January 2020 · US

First Travel & Leisure recognition — Casa Fuzetta highlighted as one of the top retreat venues in the world.

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Vogue UK
April 2020 · UK

Casa Fuzetta featured as a venue for the Malabar Lu Jong retreat in Vogue's Wellness feature.

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Elle Germany
March 2019 · Germany

Casa Fuzetta named as one of the top five retreat venues in Europe.

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FT How to Spend It
March 2019 · UK

Feature on Casa Fuzetta in the Financial Times' luxury lifestyle supplement — both digital and print editions.

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2017–2018

Monocle
November 2017 · International · Issue 108

"The Undiscovered" — Monocle's celebrated destination feature put Olhão on the international map, with Casa Fuzetta as a central part of the story. A landmark piece of coverage.

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The Sunday Telegraph
July 2018 · UK

Feature on exceptional private homes — Casa Fuzetta in Olhão highlighted as a standout exclusive-hire property.

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Forbes
May 2018 · US

7 Reasons to Love Olhão, Portugal — Ann Abel's feature for Forbes.com brought global attention to Olhão, with Casa Fuzetta as a key reason to visit.

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Glamour UK
December 2017 · UK

Casa Fuzetta featured in Glamour's travel section as a dream escape.

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Awards & Accreditations

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Condé Nast Traveller

Best Yoga Retreats in the World — 2024 (listed twice, February & December, online & print)

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Travel & Leisure US

Best Yoga Retreats in the World — 2020, 2021 & 2023

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Prestigious Star Awards 2017

Finalist — The World's Most Prestigious Venues, qualified to host the most memorable events

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Fifty Places to Practice Yoga Before You Die

Abrams Books, 2021 — one of only fifty venues worldwide selected by author Diana Helmuth

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Associação de Turismo do Algarve

Member — Algarve Tourism Association, recognising Casa Fuzetta's contribution to the region

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White Line Hotels

Listed among the curated portfolio of Portugal's finest boutique properties

Olhão in the Press

Casa Fuzetta's home town of Olhão, eastern Algarve has itself attracted significant international press attention — reinforcing the area's growing profile as one of Europe's most compelling destinations. Coverage includes: National Geographic Traveller (November 2014 & May 2021, both by Audrey Gillan), The Guardian (June 2020: "The Real Algarve"; April 2021: island life on Armona), The Sunday Times (October 2023), Travel & Leisure US (March 2023: "Portugal's Algarve — the California of Europe"), Le Figaro (August 2022), Le Monde (February 2016), Marie Claire France (March 2021: "Olhão, délice d'initié·es"), Elle France (August 2017) and Côte Sud (August/September 2017). Olhão is a 15-minute drive from Faro International Airport.

Casa Fuzetta is an exceptional, exclusive-hire retreat venue and private home in the heart of Olhão, eastern Algarve, Portugal — sleeping up to 22 guests across 12 rooms. Available throughout the year for yoga retreats, pilates retreats, meditation retreats, wellness retreats, creative immersions, corporate retreats, multi-generational family holidays and special celebrations. Fifteen minutes from Faro International Airport. Featured in Condé Nast Traveller, Travel & Leisure, Monocle, Forbes, The Times, The Telegraph, House & Garden, Lonely Planet, FT How To Spend It, Vogue, Elle and Yoga Journal, among others. To enquire about availability, contact casafuzetta@gmail.com.