Holiday Rental Homes in Portugal, Villa and Apartment Rental Portugal

Holiday rental homes, apartments, and villas in Portugal, a holiday home destination

 Portugal is a contrast between rugged and refined beauty and this makes it a very popular holiday destination in Europe for holidaymakers seeking an activity holiday. Portugal offers holidaymakers holiday rental homes, apartments and villas ranging from world class resorts to villas set in villages surrounded by orchards, olive groves, vineyards and wheat fields. Portugal has a very diverse geography and this is reflected in the Portuguese people and their culture. Portugal’s colonial past has had a direct impact on today’s Portugal with the infusion of Brazilian and Africa culture, food, music and people.

 Portugal holiday favourites:

·         Holiday rental homes and apartments in Lisbon

·         Holiday rental homes and apartments in the Silver Coast - Costa De Prata

·         Holiday rental homes and apartments in Madeira and The Azores

Holiday rental homes accommodations and locations in Portugal

Algarve – Is probably one of the most popular holiday destinations in Portugal with its beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes, great nightlife and numerous outdoor activities that couples, families and groups enjoy while on holiday, The Algarve is made up of many regions; Lagoa Carvoeiro,  Lagos, Loule Tavira and Portimao. Holiday rental accommodations varying along the many beautiful beaches of the Algarve, Praia do Luz and Praia da Gale, Internationally ranked golf courses, such as Parque da Floresta in Budens and the Oceanfront Course at Vale de Lobo. Faro – the Algarve's capital and commercial centre, Faro is a popular holiday location with a wide array of holiday villas in varying architectural styles. Faro also boasts a large number of monuments: Nossa Senhora da Assuncão Convent and São Francisco Church in the old town. Many airlines fly directly to the Faro Airport, making it very easy to get to and popular. Faro holiday rental homes, apartments, and villas are also on site of some of the most beautiful beaches, including the Ria Famosa, a bird watchers paradise with thousands of flamingos.

 Lisbon – Lisbon Coast – The capital of Portugal, Lisbon is set along the Tagus River and Atlantic Ocean, making it one of Portugal’s premier holiday rental destinations. Lisbon is known for its abundance of restaurants with Rua de São Jose known for being restaurant row. Silver Coast – Costa de Prata is an ideal location for those looking to experience a bit of rural Portugal and relax. The area is famous for surfing, great golf courses and beautiful beaches. A range of holiday accommodations can be booked, from holiday rental homes, apartments and villas.

 Costa Verde- North West Portugal– This area is rich in natural beauty with mountains, rivers, and nature parks, as well as history. The castle at Guimarães is the birthplace of the Portugal’s founder and first king, Dom Afonso Henriques. There are towns dating back to the Roman times, such as Barcelos and Ponte de Lima. Here too is Portugal’s second largest city, Porto - Portugal's second-largest city at the mouth of the Rio Douro. Much of Porto’s proud history of shipping can be seen around the port with many of the old port-wine boats and beautiful architecture on show. Along the coast, the cosmopolitan beach of Espinho and busy ports, like Matosinhos, offer excellent locations for holiday rentals of old villas, apartments and homes and a chance to enjoy the splendid seafood.

Activities in Portugal

Portugal is famous for its many traditional folk festivals. These festivals occur throughout the year in various parts of the country. Portugal is an excellent location for holidaymakers’ seeking an activity holiday. Portugal is a great destination for a Cycling holiday with miles of roads to explore and many sites to see. For golfers’, there are too many world class Golf courses to list, but you could play a different course everyday of the year and not repeat the same course. There are so many things for couples, family holidays or groups to see and do in Portugal activity wise: Walking, White Water Rafting, Wine Tasting, Swimming, Sailing, Tennis, Canyoning, Bird Watching, Fishing and Art Galleries.   

If you don't know what to do, please have a look at our Portugal Travel Guide.

Weather in Portugal

The High Holiday season in Portugal runs from June to September, however, Portugal’s climate is very temperate, so there is no reason to just limit you to these months. Outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.

 See the Portugal Travel Guide for further information on this or just start browsing all holiday destinations in Portugal; search for your perfect holiday villa, house, or apartment and enjoy a truly Portuguese holiday.