The Pousada dos Artistas is characterized by the creativity in the contemporary interpretation of a traditional and cosy architecture, oriented to inspire calm and simple privacy. In effect, despite certain modern details of the new wing, like the tempered glass showers, the air conditioning or the televisions (Brazilian channels), this equipment does not dominate the atmosphere; to the contrary, they are integrated by the lines, materials, textures and details from the time of Garcia D'Ávila, the founder of the Praia do Forte Castle, a humanism that we could call "neo-rustic". It is necessary to emphasize the wonderful view that can be enjoyed from the terraces and windows of all the suites, whether it is of the woods in front of the inn, where the monkeys come to visit the excellent breakfast served in the hall, or the water coming from the fountain, the coconut palms and the turf of the lovly garden. In the shade of the ficus, listening to sound of the water coming down, are you going to prefer to begin the day with a relaxing massage, executed by well qualified professionals, or to ease up in the hammock to read a book? But where? In this shade or that, on the table under that regional fruit tree, or to get tanned in the grass? No way! The sun at the beach, that’s for sure! Ah, it is so near…
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