Paul asked:


Many holiday villas in Portugal are situated in the Algarve region, where they are neatly decorated with whitewashed render and topped with orange coloured pan-tiled roofs.

The Algarve coast is very popular with northern European visitors looking for the warmth of the sun in a quieter location than its bordering neighbour, Spain.The Mediterranean climate here ensures that Portugal is blessed with almost 230 days of sunshine each year, plus very little rain. Most tourists who visit Portugal will head for the coast.

With clean sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages and manicured golf courses, it’s easy to see why the Algarve is often the No1 attraction. Lisbon is the cosmopolitan capital, situated on the River Tagus, with Oporto being the centre for exporting locally grown Port wine. Nearby is the pretty coastal resort of Cascais.

Holiday apartments in Portugal can be booked close to glorious beaches that are ideal for family beach-holidays and offering alternative attractions for the children nearby. The resorts of Tavira, Figueira, Silves, and Vale de Parra are also popular holiday areas that cater well for groups and families of all ages. Albufeira and Vilamoura, arguably two of the Algarve coast’s most well known resorts, are both an easy drive from Faro Airport, and benefit from superb beaches and plenty of fun facilities for all.

There are many magnificent golf courses that will really test the serious player. The mild climate permits play all year round and, boasting around 70 courses it’s why Portugal has quite naturally become a golfer’s paradise. Portugal is also spoilt with many gorgeous villas having their own private swimming pool, ideal to return to after a game on the fairways.

For further information about self-catering holiday apartments or villas in Portugal, visit www.holidayrentalcentre.co.uk or contact the writer.



Libby