Ready for the private life in the Algarve and beyond? Check out our villa holidays in Portugal.

Move over Spain – Portugal’s the new kid on the villa holiday block, and for good reason. This part of Europe wrote the book on villa escapes, with a dot-to-dot of pretty properties peppering the countryside.

For the ultimate private Portuguese relaxation, our villa picks combine the freedom to do your own thing with the luxury of leaving it all behind. Most of our villas come with private or shared pools, so even if you’re not right beside the beach, you can dive in whenever the mood strikes. Design-wise, there’s everything from stylish and swanky pads to rustic and traditional stays, and sizes range from petite to party-ready.

When it comes to location, the Algarve in the south of Portugal has all sorts up its sleeve. Albufeira is a stand-out spot – this town is one of the buzziest in the region, with pulse-pounding nightlife, an old quarter full of culture and history, and, of course, beaches perfect for any selfie backdrop.

If natural scenery’s more your vibe, Monchique has a namesake mountain beside it that you can trek up. Carvoeiro needs bigging up for its beach game, or you can perfect your swing with one of the many golf courses around the town of Vilamoura.

Regardless of where you choose to call your holiday home, all our villa picks include car hire meaning you’re never more than a short drive from the region’s best bits.

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  • Villas From 1-6 Beds
  • ATOL Protected
  • Private & Shared Pools
  • Car Hire (Optional, but recommended)