Villas in the Algarve by Region

The Algarve

A hundred miles of the finest beaches, stunning red cliffs reflecting in the sunset, unspoilt villages and vibrant resorts - in fact all the ingredients of a perfect holiday in one of the best climates in the world…welcome to Portugal's beautiful Algarve.

The Algarve is anything you want it to be. In the east, the beaches and the old capital of Tavira are protected by a series of sandy 'ihlas' all the way along to the principal city of Faro with its busy post and fascinating Old Town. The regional airport is here too and a short drive leads to the exclusive resorts of Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura with their luxury homes and world-class facilities.

Inland from these developments through groves of citrus, olive and cork trees is another world of timeless villages and towns perched on hillsides with panoramic views across the coastal plain. We have villas and rural retreats for you here too.

Travelling westwards and here are the hallmark ochre-coloured cliffs and strangely shaped rock outcrops interspersed with sandy coves, which allow the visitor to escape the crowds even in the busiest times of the year. Fishing villages such as Carvoeiro and Ferrugado, more world-class golf courses like Penina, Gramacho and Palmares and the historic town of Solves dominated by its Moorish castle typify this quieter part of the Algarve. West again in the lee of the Monchique Hills through the coastal towns of Lagos and Portimao to Sagres where Henry the Navigator established his school of navigation and from where great explorers set sail on their voyages of discovery: this too is the Algarve.

Above all, the Algarve is there to enjoy: fresh, local produce, fine cuisine and delicacies such as spicy chicken piri-piri and great seafood, all accompanied by excellent Portuguese wines and one of the friendliest welcomes in Europe.