Best Beaches in the Algarve
Heading to Portugal for your next villa holiday? Here’s our guide to the best Algarve beaches for snorkelling, swimming and soaking up those rays.
Things to do in Lagos
Here’s our guide to some of the best things to do in Lagos, including must-visit beaches, historical fortresses and enjoying a coastal catamaran trip
The 3 most Instagrammable destinations in Europe
Are you an Instagram lover deciding where to book your next villa holiday? Look no further than our top three most photogenic destinations in Europe. Rent a holiday villa at one of these Insta-worthy locations and you’ll get incredible #nofilter shots that’ll make your followers wish they were there. 1. Cala St Vicente, Majorca Want to fill your feed […]
Good snorkelling holidays for villa-loving travellers
Holiday rentals provide the perfect basecamp for snorkelling getaways. Hiring a villa gives you the freedom to prepare your own packed lunches and dinners, and you’ll have plenty of room to store your snorkels, flippers and wetsuits. Image by Lance, used under CC License (CC by 2.0) Good snorkelling holidays unlock a country’s most enthralling secrets. Pack your underwater camera […]
Best drinks for your self-catering holiday to the Algarve
A huge advantage of self-catering holidays is that you can get a real taste of local culinary offerings. And this is just as true with local drinks as local cuisine. Take a trip to a nearby shop or market and see what delicious tipples you can find to bring back to your villa. After dinner, sip wine on the balcony, […]
Your guide to the Algarve
The southern Portuguese region of the Algarve is one of Europe’s most glittering jewels. Despite remaining unspoiled by mass tourism, the region is awash with first-rate facilities and tourist amenities. It’s clear why millions of holidaymakers travel there each year – they flock for the sheer number of beaches, dramatic seaside rock formations, charming villages, nearly endless sunshine, and friendly […]
Algarve self-catering: recipe for Clams in a Cataplana Casa Velha
Self-catering doesn’t mean skimping on luxury, and it means you get to try out the best local cuisine. To make sure you enjoy the full flavour of the Algarve while in a holiday let, here’s a delicious recipe that you need to try if you take a break to southern Portugal. Image by suchiorg, used under Creative Commons license (CC BY 2.0) Portuguese Self-Catering […]
The Algarve- more than just great beaches!
Of course, no trip to the Algarve would be complete without exploring the stunning sandy beaches that this destination has to offer. The shorelines are certainly sun drenched and hard to resist! Ranging from the expansive sands of Fisherman’s Beach in Albufeira to smaller coves such as Castelo. However, the Algarve has much more going for it than just its’ […]