Portugal holiday rentals: villas & more

Discover a selection of more than 10,000 holiday rentals in Portugal that are perfect for your trip. Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or even pets, Vrbo holiday homes have the best amenities for hanging out with the people that matter most, including private pool and pool. Prices start at £ 56 per night, and villas and houses are popular options for a stay in Portugal. Either way, you'll find a rental for everyone's needs.

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Stayed Feb 2021

Wunderschöner Aufenthalt in der Vivenda Borboleta

Das Haus liegt wunderschön und ruhig in einer Sackgasse von wo aus man zum Meer wandern kann. Auch die Klippenwanderungen sind traumhaft. Das Haus hat eine schöne Küche mit allem, was man braucht. Wir haben viel gekocht und gebacken. Das Wohnzimmer i...

Stayed Nov 2020

Excellent villa really clean with great facilities.

I have just returned from a week stay at this lovely villa with my family. The villa is spacious and well equipped. It is also only a short drive to downtown Carvoeiro and walking distance to the beach. The area was really quiet and we had everything...

Stayed Sep 2020

Perfekter Ausblick

Die Lage ist wunderschön gelegen direkt am Strand von Monte Clerigo. Jeden Abend spektakuläre Sonnenuntergänge. Das Haus ist mit Allem ausgestattet was man benötigt. Bei Problemen wurde schnell geholfen, danke João. Essen sollte man auf jeden Fall im...

Stayed Sep 2020

Recomendo

Recomendo vivamente esta casa passámos uma semana espectacular com um tempo incrível, foi nos dado toda a informação pela senhora responsável pela casa sempre prestável, o comando avariou solucionou logo o problema, de resto foi incrível. A casa faz ...

Stayed Aug 2020

Semana no Paraíso

Tudo nesta semana foi fantástico. Obrigada ao Luk e à Louise foram extraordinários, "aos cães amigos" como o nosso filho os apelidou, o céu estrelado e a aula de yoga da Louise. A recepção e o jantar que nos proporcionaram foram o primeiro sinal de q...

Stayed Aug 2020

Fantastische Auszeit

Eigentlich war Portugal nur ein Ersatz für den "Dank" Corona nicht stattfindenden Urlaub. Doch das Wort Ersatz wird diesem Urlaub in keiner Weise gerecht. Casa do Mar hat eine fantastische Lage mit Blick auf den Strand. Die Ausstattung der Villa ist...

Stayed Aug 2020

Feedback

Hello Dirk, We spent great Holidays at your house. However, we felt that there were a few things missing: more kitchen utensils, such as a kitchen towel, an apron, a cloth to clean, a dish drainer and an expresso machine. Despite this, we had a gr...

Stayed Aug 2020

Un superbe séjour dans un endroit magnifique

Avec la situation actuelle lié au covid, nous voulions une maison avec piscine non loin de la mer pour les enfants. Toute la famille est reparti avec le coeur lourd de quitter la maison et cette petite ville magnifique et encore préservé des gros im...

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Seaside fun at Portuguese holiday lettings

Portugal is the western border of the Iberian Peninsula, ranging from the high hills of the Douro Valley in the north to the rockrose-scented beaches of the Algarve in the south. It's also a mecca for culture-loving, sun-seeking travellers who come to laze on golden sands or wander the weathered schist villages in the Centro mountains. Cities like Lisbon offer a clue to the country's long and enthralling history – maritime museums and mighty castles like Sao Jorge abound. Porto offers potent port tipples and cool cafe culture. Portugal holiday rentals with pools mean cranking up the relaxation. Those by the coast have roaring surf and irresistible seafood.

Things to do

Attractions near holiday lettings in Portugal

Portugal's past tells a tale of explorers and adventurers. Portugal holiday rentals in Lisbon are a great place to start exploring all of this history, with the Maritime Museum and its weathered maps, sailing charts and relics of Vasco da Gama's journeys around the globe beckoning down on the Tagus estuary. The nearby Lisbon Oceanarium offers a more natural introduction to the high seas, with sunfish and puffers and sharks of all sorts. Don't miss the National Azulejo Museum, either – it's the place to discover the country's long-held tradition for ceramic art.

Activities

Fun things to do near Portuguese holiday homes

Where to begin? A bout of beach basking, perhaps? Portugal holiday rentals in the Algarve have you covered – the sands are long and lovely, washed by dolphin-peppered seas and backed by high cliffs. Some seafood? Stick to the south, where fishing villages meet BBQ tavernas in towns like Albufeira. How about history? Lisbon can't be beaten on that count – its quaint Alfama district and amazing maritime museums make sure. Hiking? Hit the hills of the Douro Valley, or clamber to the schist villages on the inland peaks. Surfing? There's loads, from beginner-friendly Peniche to rip-roaring Nazare for the experts.

Weather

Local weather for your stay in Portuguese holiday homes

Portugal is long and thin. That means the north has a whole different climate to the south, with average summer highs of around 20 common in Porto when the Algarve is being baked in heat of nearly 30 degrees. That makes months like June, July and August perfect for seeking out Portugal holiday rentals with a pool. Autumn is a local favourite, known for its milder weather and warm seas – a surfing trip perhaps? Winter – December, January, February – sees some snow in the north and the chance of skiing in the mountains.

Natural features

Sands, surf and valleys in Portugal

Portugal majestically blends its different habitats. Take Sintra, where the mist-shrouded mountains covered in cork woods drop suddenly down to the Atlantic Ocean, creating wave-battered cliffs that are pure drama from top to bottom. Up in the heights of the Serra da Lousa in Coimbra District schist ridges give way to forests where wild deer stalk. Down in the Algarve, long beaches that glow with golden sand are backed by high cliffs and the seas are home to dolphin pods aplenty. Porto, meanwhile, has the Douro River and its verdant banks clothed with vineyards.

Beaches

Best beaches near holiday rentals in Portugal

Portugal is known for its beautiful beaches and array of seaside amenities. Holiday homes are available near places like Praia da Rocha, a scenic beach with towering rock formations and shops and restaurants, and Praia da Marinha, a popular beach with rustic surrounds, pit caves and soaring cliffs. You'll also find a mix of scenic white-sand beaches and clear waters in Tavira Island.

Food & drink

Experience Portuguese cuisine

Portuguese cuisine is comprised of Mediterranean influences, such as bountiful seafood from the Atlantic coast, spices from colonial periods and produce from the fertile landscape. Olive oil, garlic, parsley, cinnamon, vanilla and saffron are prominent in Portuguese cuisine, as well as pork, beef, octopus, cuttlefish, crabs and prawns. For an authentic Portuguese experience, visit a restaurant near your holiday accommodation to try caldo verde, salted cod or caramel custard.

Can I find a vacation rental around Portugal?

Yes, our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 36,913 vacation rentals near Portugal. From 7,273 villas to 17,578 houses, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Portugal for a holiday or a weekend are on Vrbo.

What are the most popular destinations to visit in Portugal?

There are many lovely places to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Portugal. From Vrbo UK travelers, the most popular destinations to visit are:

Albufeira: 8,505 vacation rentals
Faro District: 15,355 vacation rentals
Vilamoura: 7,206 vacation rentals
Alvor: 4,611 vacation rentals
Lagos: 4,046 vacation rentals

And Vrbo UK offers you the chance to discover many other popular destinations in Portugal! Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available in other popular destinations.

What are the main cities to discover in Portugal?

Whether you're traveling with family or friends, here are the cities with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Portugal:

Quarteira: 7,392 rentals
Carvoeiro: 4,729 rentals
Armacao de Pera: 6,052 rentals
Sagres: 690 rentals
Ericeira: 641 rentals

For other cities, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.

Can I find easy-access vacation rentals when traveling by plane to Portugal?

Yes of course. Our owners offer a large selection of vacation rentals near airports. The airports with a large selection of vacation rentals in Portugal are:

Portimao (PRM): 7,721 vacation rentals
Aveiro (ZAV): 296 vacation rentals
Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado): 6,322 vacation rentals

For other airports, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.

Near which points of interest can I spend my holidays in Portugal?

Vrbo UK offers a large selection of rentals near lovely places in Portugal. From Vrbo UK travelers, the most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:

Albufeira Old Town Square: 10,620 rentals
Vilamoura Marina: 3,292 rentals
Albufeira Marina: 10,589 rentals
Lagos Marina: 5,961 rentals
Vila Sol Golf: 8,930 rentals

But there are many other points of interest around Portugal listed on Vrbo UK where you can find your place to stay. Just write your wanted destination in our search bar and have a look at our selection.