AL Casa Grande is a small alojamento local at Rua 18 de Junho near the fishermen’s quarter.(it sometimes shows maintenance mode, so confirm availability through your booking channel instead).
Who fits
Solo travellers and pairs on a hard budget who don’t mind shared bathrooms for an old-town pin. People already comfortable with hostels and pensões.
Skip it if you want ensuite comfort, you’re travelling with kids, or a roof pool is on your wish list.
Stay notes
About six rooms with balcony or terrace and city views, shared bathrooms, sun terrace, patio, and a shared kitchen. Coffee kit in rooms. No hotel star rating.
Compared with
OceanOasis Hostel & Suites if dorms or private budget rooms fit better. Pensão Bicuar for a classic pensão roof terrace.
Worth it?
Only when the price and shared-bath layout match what you booked. Double-check the live listing before August.