When is the best time to visit Portugal?

April–June and September–October; July and August book out first

How do I get to Portugal?

Faro: under three hours from the UK, under an hour to any villa

What shouldn't I miss in Portugal?

The Ria Formosa by boat, Tavira's rooftops, Benagil at first light

Authentic Villa Holidays

Portugal is the Algarve, and the Algarve runs at three speeds: the busy centre of golf and beach clubs around Vale do Lobo and Albufeira; the quieter east, where the Ria Formosa lagoon and towns like Tavira slow to fishing-town pace; and the wild west out to Cape St Vincent, Europe's south-westerly tip.

Best months: April–June and September–October; July and August book out first
Fly into: Faro: under three hours from the UK, under an hour to any villa
Don't miss: The Ria Formosa by boat, Tavira's rooftops, Benagil at first light

By region

· 5 regions

16 villas, plotted: one dot for each

Albufeira & São Rafael, AlgarveAlbufeira & São Rafael, Algarve · PortugalLuxury
Villa in Herdade dos Salgados
Sleeps 5 · 2 bedrooms · 200 m to the beach
Price on request
AF012See the villa
Sleeps 5
2 bedrooms
200 m to the beach
Albufeira & São Rafael, AlgarveAlbufeira & São Rafael, Algarve · PortugalLuxury
Villa in Herdade dos Salgados
Sleeps 7 · 3 bedrooms · 200 m to the beach
Price on request
AF013See the villa
Sleeps 7
3 bedrooms
200 m to the beach
Albufeira & São Rafael, AlgarveAlbufeira & São Rafael, Algarve · PortugalLuxury
Villa in Herdade dos Salgados
Sleeps 9 · 4 bedrooms · 200 m to the beach
Price on request
AF014See the villa
Sleeps 9
4 bedrooms
200 m to the beach
Algoz, AlgarveAlgoz, Algarve · PortugalGroups
Villa in Algoz
Sleeps 12 · 6 bedrooms · 10 km to the beach
Price on request
AF029See the villa
Sleeps 12
6 bedrooms
10 km to the beach
Albufeira & São Rafael, AlgarveAlbufeira & São Rafael, Algarve · PortugalSeaside
Villa in Albufeira
Sleeps 14 · 7 bedrooms · 2.1 km to the beach
Price on request
AF030See the villa
Sleeps 14
7 bedrooms
2.1 km to the beach
Albufeira & São Rafael, AlgarveAlbufeira & São Rafael, Algarve · PortugalSeaside
Sea-view villa in Albufeira
Sleeps 10 · 5 bedrooms · 1.5 km to the beach
Price on request
AF034See the villa
Sleeps 10
5 bedrooms
1.5 km to the beach
Albufeira & São Rafael, AlgarveAlbufeira & São Rafael, Algarve · PortugalGroups
Sea-view villa in Sao Rafael
Sleeps 9 · 4 bedrooms · 4.9 km to the beach
Price on request
AF035See the villa
Sleeps 9
4 bedrooms
4.9 km to the beach
Eastern AlgarveEastern Algarve · Portugal
Villa in Olhao
Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms · 3.8 km to the beach
Price on request
EF003See the villa
Sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
3.8 km to the beach
Eastern AlgarveEastern Algarve · Portugal
Villa in Olhao
Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms · 3.8 km to the beach
Price on request
EF004See the villa
Sleeps 8
4 bedrooms
3.8 km to the beach
Galé, AlgarveGalé, Algarve · PortugalSeaside
Villa in Gale
Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms · 1.5 km to the beach
Price on request
GL008See the villa
Sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
1.5 km to the beach
Vale do Lobo & Almancil, AlgarveVale do Lobo & Almancil, Algarve · PortugalTennis
Villa in Santa Barbara de Nexe
Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms · 20 km to the beach
Price on request
LL002See the villa
Sleeps 8
4 bedrooms
20 km to the beach
Vale do Lobo & Almancil, AlgarveVale do Lobo & Almancil, Algarve · PortugalGroups
Sea-view villa in Almancil
Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms · 9 km to the beach
Price on request
LL008See the villa
Sleeps 8
4 bedrooms
9 km to the beach

Vale do Lobo & Almancil, AlgarveVale do Lobo & Almancil, Algarve · PortugalGroups
Villa in Santa Barbara de Nexe
Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms · 21.9 km to the beach
Price on request
LL009See the villa
Sleeps 8
4 bedrooms
21.9 km to the beach
Vale do Lobo & Almancil, AlgarveVale do Lobo & Almancil, Algarve · Portugal
Villa in Vale do Lobo
Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms · 9 km to the beach
Price on request
VL003See the villa
Sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
9 km to the beach
Albufeira & São Rafael, AlgarveAlbufeira & São Rafael, Algarve · PortugalSeaside
Sea-view villa in Albufeira
Sleeps 5 · 1 bedroom · 800 m to the beach
Price on request
AF031See the villa
Sleeps 5
1 bedroom
800 m to the beach
Galé, AlgarveGalé, Algarve · PortugalSeaside
Sea-view villa in Dos Salgados
Sleeps 6 · 2 bedrooms · 300 m to the beach
Price on request
GL023See the villa
Sleeps 6
2 bedrooms
300 m to the beach

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Good to know

Portugal: the common questions

What is Portugal like?: Portugal is the Algarve, and the Algarve runs at three speeds: the busy centre of golf and beach clubs around Vale do Lobo and Albufeira; the quieter east, where the Ria Formosa lagoon and towns like Tavira slow to fishing-town pace; and the wild west out to Cape St Vincent, Europe's south-westerly tip.
When is the best time to visit Portugal?: April–June and September–October; July and August book out first
How do I get to Portugal?: Faro: under three hours from the UK, under an hour to any villa
What shouldn't I miss in Portugal?: The Ria Formosa by boat, Tavira's rooftops, Benagil at first light

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Portugal: the common questions