Self-catering holiday homes in the Algarve
More than 50% of the tourist who choose to travel to Portugal for a self-catering holiday annually, choose the Algarve as their destination, and for good reasons. The Algarve is the most southern province of Portugal and has by far the best climate and an enormous variety of things to do and places to visit. Here you will also find a great selection of Portuguese villas. The Algarve offers the choice between a relaxing private self-catering holiday in your holiday villa or a vibrant, active vacation, and of course, lovely weather throughout the year.
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Play golf on your self catering holiday to the Algarve
The Algarve is the golf capital of Portugal, with almost 40 Golf courses spread across the region. So wherever you decide to book your self-catering holiday home, you can be sure there is one at arm’s length. Anyone, but the most avid golfer would, want to take a rest after playing 18 holes; and for this the Algarve has approximately 100 quiet sandy beaches, many within close driving distance of our self-catering holiday homes.
Experience the rich culture
For those who are more interested in getting to know the friendly and hospitable Portuguese citizens, you can plan many adventures from your holiday home to places where you will find practically no foreigners. Here you can fully absorb the rich Portuguese culture. Almost every town in the Algarve, all easily accessible from your self catering holiday home, has weekly local markets and is packed with cultural experiences and beautiful historic buildings, churches and palaces for you to explore, not to mention the breathtakingly nature you can find in the northern part of the Algarve.
Try the local food
Hungry after all this? Prepare a home cooked meal in your self catering holiday home with the finest ingredients from the local market. Or if you prefer to go out, the Algarve is packed with good places to eat and boasts the largest number of Michelin starred restaurants in any region if Portugal. Leave the comfort of your self catering holiday home and enjoy a local, simple, and affordable, but nevertheless delicious lunch. Typical local meals are Sardines Assadas [grilled sardines], Morgado de Figo [fig cake], and Frango Assado com Piri-piri [chicken piri piri] as popularised in the UK by Nandos. You won’t be disappointed; the level of quality exhibited by Portuguese restaurants is incredibly high. In short, a self catering holiday home in the Algarve will blow you away, all year round.
Plenty of attractions in Algarve
A self catering holiday home in the Algarve provides the opportunity to combine the best of both historical and cultural experiences, and a relaxing beach holiday. With a villa in portugal on the south coast of the country, you can visit 8th century fortresses and old market towns and experience the best museums and atmosphere Portugal has to offer. The Algarve is littered with cosy little harbour towns you can visit on trip away from your self catering holiday home, such as the maritime centre of Lagos, and a romantic dinner on the harbour watching the fishing vessels prepare for the nights catch is never far away.
Beaches along the beautiful Algarve coast
The Algarve has some of the best beaches in Portugal, many just a quick drive from your self-catering holiday home. A beach such as the golden Praia da Marinha, the most beautiful beach in Portugal, is an attraction it itself. The Algarve is also known for its dramatic rocky coast, but every twist and crevice hides another sandy beach, with crystal clear waters for you to explore. The coast is the main draw to the Algarve, providing a myriad of things to do, including high-adrenaline watersports to gentle walks and relaxing in the sand.
Our holiday villas and holiday apartments in Algarve
Our holiday villas and holiday apartments in Algarve gives you the best possible opportunity to visit the gorgeous beaches, experience the many attractions, taste the delicious local food and to meet the locals. Enjoy a stay in your own private holiday villa in Algarve with swimming pool or go on excursions along the coastline. Our self catering holiday homes in Algarve are perfect for a nice holiday in the sun. Book your self-catering holiday home in Portugal today, and experience the best the Algarve has to offer!