Holiday villas in Portugal

A villa holiday in Portugal means staying in one of Europe’s warmest countries. Regardless of where you are, you can expect summer temperatures to be above 30°C (35°C in the South) which means our range of coastal reso ...

Holiday villas in Portugal

A villa holiday in Portugal means staying in one of Europe’s warmest countries. Regardless of where you are, you can expect summer temperatures to be above 30°C (35°C in the South) which means our range of coastal resorts are perfect for your stay. You can spend a day at the beach, taking a dip in the Atlantic whenever you feel like cooling off, or hire one of our many villas with swimming pools.

Along with its great climate, Portugal has an absolute wealth of beaches. With over 850 kilometres of coastline, there are a lot of Portuguese beaches to discover, but our villas in Portugal put you within easy reach of some of the best. Portugal is one of the best locations in Europe for a beach holiday when you take a look at what the country can offer holiday makers. Whether you want to take advantage of the beach-bars for a drink, try your hand at some water sports (surfing, jet-skiing, kite-surfing and windsurfing are common activities) or just lounge on the sand, Portugal can provide the perfect place for you to do so.

If you’d rather spend all or part of your holiday delving into Portugal’s rich history and culture, then there are plenty of cities and towns throughout the country which offer not only a rich variety of monuments, museums and other places of interest, but also some fantastic views; Portugal is an absolutely beautiful country with plenty to offer the sightseer. There are also large areas of the country that allow the local wildlife to roam undisturbed, and any nature-lovers are sure to enjoy a trip to Peneda-Gerês, the Duoro Valley and Serra da Estrela.

There’s also Portugal’s golf. Recent years have seen the country become a great destination for fans of the sport, with plenty of Portugal’s golf courses ranking amongst the best in Europe. Not only are the courses great for experts and newcomers alike, but they’re also designed to allow you to enjoy Portugal’s wonderful landscape and views.

Another advantage of our villas in Portugal is being able to take advantage of some of Portugal’s festivals, especially the Festival do Sudoeste in the south of the country, which takes advantage of the long stretches of beach and excellent landscapes to put on one of Portugal’s most famous and well-received festivals.

If you’ve got an interest in fashion, then a holiday at our villas in Portugal can be a great chance to pick up some of Portugal’s finest offerings. Fairs are the perfect place to pick up unique, handcrafted items, including purses, clothes, glass ornaments and more. There are also some great fashion houses, well-known inside Portugal, that you can find dedicated shops for, or in some of the fashion shops in towns and cities.

Food fans will find themselves spoilt for choice during a villa holiday in Portugal. Soup might not sound like an adventurous dish, but the Portuguese have turned soup-making into an art form. You’ll find soups made of fish, sausages, chicken and all sorts of other ingredients, often as the first course to the rest of a delicious meal. The grilled chicken, sardines, veal and pork are all mainstays in Portuguese restaurants. There are also a huge selection of pork, beef, seafood and even wild boar dishes that can be found in restaurants throughout the country. During the meal, Portugal’s famous wines are the perfect accompaniment, and a port wine is a great post-meal drink.

We have villas in some of Portugal’s best resorts. Why not stay in a villa in Albufeira and enjoy some of Portugal’s best beaches? Or enjoy the golfing that villas in Vilamoura offer? Villas in Carvoeiro are a great choice for those looking for somewhere quieter, perfect for fans of beautiful scenery.

Albufeira is a lively and historic resort on a beautiful part of the Algarve's curving coastline. Seven gorgeous sandy beaches with dramatic rock formations stretch both east and west of the town - from the long beach of Praia D'Oura to a string of small ...

Albufeira is a lively and historic resort on a beautiful part of the Algarve's curving coastline. Seven gorgeous sandy beaches with dramatic rock formations stretch both east and west of the town - from the long beach of Praia D'Oura to a string of small coves carved out of honey-coloured cliffs. It's still a working fishing town, with boats and the mending of nets on the beach. And the new marina has confirmed Albufeira as a contemporary sailing centre. You can take sailing trips along the coast, try windsurfing and diving, or hire your own boat for a short spin.

Local knowledge

The resort itself is as lively or relaxed as your holiday. There's a historic old town with steep narrow streets and whitewashed buildings - and a lively party strip for sparkling nights in bars and clubs. More relaxed evenings centre around waterfront restaurants - with Portuguese regional cooking, cafés and bars with lovely Algarve wines. There's lots of great shopping in Albufeira too - with traditional Portuguese design and weekly specialist markets. The Algarve is famous for its world-class golf courses and there are three great courses a short drive from Albufeira. The area around Albufeira is as beautiful as its beaches. There are lots of walks and inland the countryside has gorgeous views back out to sea.

Beaches
Gale - An expanse of sand that stretches for miles, between cliffs. It is equipped with a wide variety of tourist facilities. In the direction of Albufeira there are two small beaches that are quiet and little visited.
Castelo - A cove protected by the rock formations. Great natural beauty
Coelha - A small beach between colourful cliffs.
São Rafael and Vigia - Beaches of great beauty seperated by rocks. Tourist facilities. Nearby Ponte Pequena and Ninho das Andorinhas are fascinating rock formations.
Baleeira - A broad crescent of sand opposite Albufeira.
Albufeira- A long strip of sand with the city surrounding it like an amphitheatre, it is made up of three beaches: Peneco, Pescadores and Inatel.
Oura, Balaia, Maria Luísa and Olhos de Agua - A series of beaches each sheltered by colourful cliffs. Tourist and sports facilities.
Falesia - Endless miles of beaches fringed by the green pines and the many reddish colours of the surrounding cliffs. Tourist and sports facilities available.

Carvoeiro was originally a very small intimate fishing village and today it still retains the same charm and many visitors find themselves returning year after year. The highlight of the village of Carvoeiro is the village square, where you can eat al-fre ...

Carvoeiro was originally a very small intimate fishing village and today it still retains the same charm and many visitors find themselves returning year after year. The highlight of the village of Carvoeiro is the village square, where you can eat al-fresco with stunning views beyond the colourful fishing boats out to sea. The square is just metres from the sandy beach making Carvoeiro the perfect location for a relaxed family villa holiday.
The one and only village street has now become three, each lined with bars, smart restaurants and tourist shops. Happily, there are still examples of the older quaint small houses tucked in between the more recent ones.
A 36-hole golf complex can be found to the west of the village together with a well run tennis centre. To the east and on the outskirts is a further 9-hole course. A couple of lawn bowling clubs add to the choice of sport.
The area has long been considered a excellent area for tourist to acquire property and also due to the variety and pleasure provided its many small beaches. High cliffs surround most of these, and some of which have eroded to create beckoning dark caves most of which are only accessible at low tide. Beaches to visit are Praia de Centianes, Praia de Carvalho, Praia de Benagil, Praia de Marinha and Praia da Albandeira.

Vale Do Lobo's tourism operation has been designed to accommodate the discerning traveller looking for a resort where all facilities and services they may need are close at hand. The resort caters in particular for sporting or beach trips, pampering break ...

Vale Do Lobo's tourism operation has been designed to accommodate the discerning traveller looking for a resort where all facilities and services they may need are close at hand. The resort caters in particular for sporting or beach trips, pampering breaks and gourmet holidays.

There are many privately-owned holiday villas and apartments in Vale Do Lobo. With a range wide enough to ensure that there are holiday villas and apartments available for individuals, couples or large family parties, Vale Do Lobo is a perfect villa holiday destination.

Beach
Vale Do Lobo meticulously maintains the natural beauty of the coastline on which the resort is set, whith its two kilometres of golden beach and emblematic ochre cliffs. A variety of water and beach sports are on offer, although the less active may prefer to spectate from the comfort of a sun-chair by the pools at the Praça, a development of luxury restaurants and bars directly on the beach.

Cuisine and Culture
For the culinary connoisseur, fifteen first class restaurants are located through the resort, where diners can enjoy international cuisine ranging from Asian to French, Italian and much more to Portuguese seafood specialities - the choice is endless. And of course the main advantage of a villa holiday is the choice to eat out or enjoy a barbecue and dine al-fresco at your villa.

Quinta Do Lago is a stylish resort set in extensive, attractive countryside. A villa holiday in Quinta Do Lago has become very popular with families, couples, golfers and walkers alike. It is famous for its majestic sandstone cliffs that tower high above ...

Quinta Do Lago is a stylish resort set in extensive, attractive countryside. A villa holiday in Quinta Do Lago has become very popular with families, couples, golfers and walkers alike. It is famous for its majestic sandstone cliffs that tower high above the series of sandy beaches and coves that stretch over three kilometres along the Atlantic coastline.

Bordering the ocean, flanked by acres of verdant pine forest and laced with the lush, tree-lined fairways of several top rated golf courses, Quinta Do Lago basks in the carefully nurtured, wide-open spaces of the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, where flora and fauna are lovingly protected, making leisurely walks a relaxing alternative to golf, tennis or horse riding.

Portugal's largest private resort development embraces 4,000 acres of former pinelands which have been carefully landscaped to produce a popular ultra-modern tourist facility in an ideal positon for exploring the Algarve region. Vilamoura means "Moorish ...

Portugal's largest private resort development embraces 4,000 acres of former pinelands which have been carefully landscaped to produce a popular ultra-modern tourist facility in an ideal positon for exploring the Algarve region. Vilamoura means "Moorish Village", but its earliest inhabitants, the Romans, left behind them the ruins of a nobleman's house and Roman baths, amongst other things, which are today protected, but open to the public.

The magnificent marina is the focal point of the resort, with its dazzling array of international yachts, chic boutiques and trendy cafe's.

New for 2012 is the wonderful Lisbon coast. This fantastic area was an immediate hit with us and we are sure it will quickly become a firm favourite for you too.

We have handpicked some of our best properties in fabulous locations which are an easy dri ...

New for 2012 is the wonderful Lisbon coast. This fantastic area was an immediate hit with us and we are sure it will quickly become a firm favourite for you too.

We have handpicked some of our best properties in fabulous locations which are an easy drive from Lisbon Airport. Just 28kms south of Lisbon, across the River Tagus is the beautiful Arrábida National Park with breathtaking scenery and beaches. Stretching for some 22 miles between Sesimbra and Setúbal, this area is carpeted by wild flowers which are amongst the most colourful and varied in Iberia. The coastline at Sesimbra is beautiful and dramatic, the town has some fantastic seafood restaurants and local activities include an array of water sports, scuba diving, climbing, cycle trails, horse riding and boat trips.

Quinta do Peru is also to the south of Lisbon, close to Azeitão. Located in a forest of pine and cork trees, it is an area of great natural beauty with an excellent golf course, dolphin watching trips can be arranged and kayaks and sail boats can be hired in nearby Setúbal. Similarly, Aroeira has two fabulous golf courses and a coastline which has some of the best beaches in Portugal. The area has a multitude of sporting activities including surfing, golf, tennis, squash, horse riding and sailing.

The food here is quite different from the Algarve with a tasty variety of stews, oven baked dishes and delicious Atlantic shellfish widely seen on menus. The medieval walled town of Óbidos (The Silver Coast) dates back to 308BC and is an important part of Portuguese history.

Portugal’s Silver resort has everything from endless miles of white-sandy beaches to lush countryside, lively coastal resorts to enchanting medieval towns, the stunning Silver Coast combines a wonderful beach holiday with a fascinating cultural experience.

It’s the perfect alternative to the Algarve, for those seeking the authentic Portugal experience.

Our featured resort of Bom Sucesso is a new concept incorporating a five star designer resort offering you the very best in first-class holiday rentals, golf, and all the facilities you would expect.

Lagos, often referred to as the Golden Coast due to the yellowish colour of its rocks, is the most historically interesting coastal town in the Algarve. As a villa holiday destination, Lagos is perfect, and offers something for everyone - there's long str ...

Lagos, often referred to as the Golden Coast due to the yellowish colour of its rocks, is the most historically interesting coastal town in the Algarve. As a villa holiday destination, Lagos is perfect, and offers something for everyone - there's long stretches of sandy beach and tiny coves for the sun-worshipper, fantastic golf courses, tennis, horse riding and a choice of watersports for the sports enthusiast, and plently of great sites to see, including the 17th century moated fortress overlooking the harbour, for the history-lover.
Lagos has some of the most stunning beaches in the Algarve - from tiny coves to long stretches of sand - these include the uncrowded, small town beach of Lagos, and, to the west of Lagos is Praia de Dona Ana, the Algarve's most photogenic beach.
It is a town where you can spend hours strolling round the shops on the picturesque cobbled streets, pausing for a refreshing Portuguese beer or a coffee in sun-baked squares. There are restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets in Lagos, the resort is packed with excellent restaurants and the row of fish restaurants beside the seafood and vegetable market is well worth a visit.

Faro, capital city of the Algarve, offers so much more than just a landing point in Portugal. It is a city full of history, great shops, restaurants and cafes aplenty, theatres and galleries, great beaches and the Ria Formosa nature reserve on the door st ...

Faro, capital city of the Algarve, offers so much more than just a landing point in Portugal. It is a city full of history, great shops, restaurants and cafes aplenty, theatres and galleries, great beaches and the Ria Formosa nature reserve on the door step. The central area is really quite compact with everything within easy walking distance.

Many visitors to the Algarve miss out on the delights of Faro as it is often a transitional place for arriving at the airport and moving on to the destination resort. However, it really is a worth a visit