This relatively small country has a lot to offer holidaymakers such as warm sunshine, unspoilt countryside and beaches, excellent golf courses and relaxed living.
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Tourism is big business with purpose built resorts contrasting with traditional cottages and renovated holiday villas in Portugal. Self catering accommodation is plentiful, therefore, whatever your budget you will be able to find a Portuguese holiday home.
By far the most popular region is the Algarve situated in the south of the country. Accessible from Faro airport, this area offers outstanding beaches, superb leisure activities and quiet locations for romantic couples. If golf or tennis is your game, there are dedicated centres with self catering accommodation on site to meet your needs. For a real golf challenge, play the courses at the Penina Golf Estate and Alto Golf and Country Club in Alvor. Families need look no further than the miles of beaches and nearby family entertainment to keep everyone happy. Portugal villa holidays don’t come better equipped than those in the Algarve. Many properties include access to private swimming pools, large dining areas and outdoor spaces to entertain or relax. Inland, some Algarve villa rentals offer great views of the ocean and surrounding countryside in addition to several hectares of land.
Facing the Atlantic Ocean on the west coast is the capital, Lisbon. Day trips and city breaks are popular in this vibrant yet historic city. Aside from the boutique shops, restaurants and cafes to enjoy, there is magnificent architecture to admire and bags of entertainment for all the family. If self catering city centre apartments in Lisbon don’t appeal, consider renting a traditional Portuguese villa on the outskirts either in the countryside or further down the coast.
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Looking to explore a relatively untouched region of Portugal? Consider staying in the North of the country which is very rural where in many places time has stood still. Self catering holiday rentals Portugal don’t come much more secluded than in this region, known for its vineyards and famous Port production. Traditional ways of life thrive in this region at every level, therefore, if you are looking for hustle and bustle, this is not the destination for you!
Lastly, the island of Madeira is becoming increasingly popular especially with affordable self catering holiday villas in Portugal on offer. The mountainous and hilly landscapes house some spectacular villa accommodation with facilities to match. The island has long been frequented by the rich and famous who retreat to the island in the winter months to take advantage of the warm climate, therefore, expect to find expensive boutique shops and sophisticated restaurants and cafes.