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Villa in Almancil

Villa Esmeralda

Blues set the mood—playful cobalt in the pool, dramatic navy in the media room—at this traditional-inspired estate. Magenta flowers twine along the wall of the private backyard, while cream and gray feel refined inside. The Algarve’s golden beaches are only 5 minutes away, and you can spend all day on the sand and be at an award-winning restaurant in Vale do Lobo or Quinta do Lago for dinner.  Soak in the sun from a courtyard with a swimming pool and loungers, then try out local seafood on the barbecue to serve at an al-fresco table for 8. Entertain friends and family with the help of the media room, pool table, wet bar, cable TV, and Wi-Fi. The villa also features thoughtful touches such as a Nespresso machine, hairdryer, and laundry facilities.  Double sliding doors lead from the pool terrace into a sophisticated open-plan living and dining room. Polished stone floors link a sitting area with a fireplace to a mirrored dining table with seating for 10. Equally inviting is a black-and-white kitchen with a breakfast bar along the central island.  This luxury vacation rental has 3 bedrooms with king beds and 2 bedrooms with 2 twin beds each; all have en-suite bathrooms. They can accommodate groups of up to 10 on holiday together and, like the main living areas, have neutral palettes accented by pops of cobalt and pink.  Put your feet in the sand at Garrão Nascente or relive your honeymoon with a stroll on Vale do Lobo Beach, both an 8-minute drive from the villa. A location between Vale do Lobo, Quinta do Lago, and Almancil puts you less than a 10-minute drive from 2 golf courses (and a slightly longer drive from several more) and a short trip from some of Portugal’s most acclaimed restaurants.  Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved. BEDROOM & BATHROOM • Bedroom 1 - Primary: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone rain shower, Bidet, Air conditioning, Direct access to patio • Bedroom 2: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone rain shower and bathtub, Dual vanity, Bidet, Air conditioning, Walk-in closet, Private balcony with outdoor furniture • Bedroom 3: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone rain shower, Bidet, Air conditioning, Desk, Private balcony with outdoor furniture • Bedroom 4: 2 Twin size beds (can be converted into king size bed), Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone rain shower, Air conditioning, Direct access to patio • Bedroom 5: 2 Twin size beds (can be converted into king size bed), Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone rain shower, Air conditioning, Private balcony with outdoor furniture FEATURES & AMENITIES • Security cameras - outward facing • More under “What this place offers” below STAFF & SERVICES Extra Cost (advance notice may be required): • Pool heating • Concierge • Housekeeping • Grocery shopping services • More under “Add-on services” below

Dec 10 – 17

$1,235 per night

Villa in Budens

Vila Mar a Vista

Look out over one of the last hidden-gem beaches on the Algarve at Villa Mar a Vista. Perched on a cliff above the golden stretch of beach fronting the quaint village of Salema, this luxury vacation rental affords gorgeous panoramas of the azure sea and and whitewashed town. Invite up to six friends or family members to share this contemporary retreat—or reserve this oceanfront residence for a sun-splashed honeymoon in Portugal. The villa opens to a terracotta terrace with pergola-covered sitting and dining areas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Follow the steps down to the lower-level terrace to stretch out in one of the sun loungers or take a swim in the infinity pool. In the evenings, try out locally caught octopus on the charcoal barbecue or, on cooler nights, cozy up inside by the wood-burning fireplace. Contemporary architecture and African art give the interiors of Villa Mar a Vista a fresh, modern personality. A wall of sliding glass doors links the open-concept living and dining areas to the terrace, flooding the space with light. The fully equipped kitchen is tucked behind the dining area and features an espresso machine, ice maker and more. From the villa, it’s a short walk down into Salema, a quiet fishing village that’s been discovered by visitors but hasn’t lost much of its traditional charm. Watch the fishermen unload their catch each morning, swim in the clear waters, hunt for the preserved dinosaur footprints on the beach or sip a drink at a waterfront restaurant. It’s a short drive to the golf course and tennis courts at the Santo Antonio resort, as well as the shopping and dining options in Lagos. Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved. BEDROOM & BATHROOM • Bedroom 1 - Primary: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower & bathtub, Television, Balcony, Safe, View of Sea • Bedroom 2: King size bed, Shared access to hall bathroom with stand-alone shower, Television, Balcony, View of Sea • Bedroom 3: King size bed, Shared access to hall bathroom with stand-alone shower, Television, Balcony, View of Sea Additional Bedding • Additional Bedding: King size sofa bed, Shared access to hall bathroom with stand-alone shower, Television, Balcony, View of Sea STAFF & SERVICES Included: • Linen change - twice per week • Pool cleaning - weekly Extra cost (advance notice may be required): • Activities & excursions • Waiter • Masseuse • Yoga sessions • Vila Vita Yacht • More under “Add-on services” below

Feb 6 – 13

$1,026 per night

Home in Portimão

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Quinta da Donalda

Ochre walls and green gardens make this typical Portuguese mansion a vibrant retreat. Its verdant grounds, tiled rooms, and 7 bedrooms, including 2 in 2 guest houses, are a welcoming place to host a family reunion in the Algarve. While there are plenty of beaches near the villa in the Portimão area, it’s also a short drive to the old town and beaches of Lagos. With a rural setting amid farmland and gardens planted with fruit trees and flowering vines, the villa feels like your own private country estate. Savor the quiet and the sunshine from a lounger by the outdoor swimming pool and linger beneath a palm tree at the alfresco dining table. Your holiday includes daily breakfast, and a housekeeper will make sure you’re comfortable. The living areas at this vacation rental are spread out between a main house and 2 guest houses, but all feature a mix of refined modern pieces and colorful prints. Look for details like mustard-yellow tile around the fireplace, sea-blue cushions on the dining chairs, and brilliant tile on the floor of the fully equipped kitchen. Each guest house also has its own kitchenette. Drive less than 20 kilometers from the villa to 3 different beaches, including the Alvor boardwalk and the top-ranked Praia de Marinha Beach. Head for the nearby port city of Lagos to explore cobblestone streets running beneath 16th-century walls and pause at one of its lively restaurants. Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved. BEDROOM & BATHROOM • Bedroom 1 - Primary: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone rain shower and bathtub, Air conditioning, Safe • Bedroom 2: Queen size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone rain shower, Air conditioning, Safe  • Bedroom 3: 2 Twins size beds (can be converted to a king), Ensuite bathroom, shower/bathtub combo, Air conditioning, Safe • Bedroom 4: 2 Twin size beds (can be converted to a king), Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone rain shower, Air conditioning, Safe  • Bedroom 5: Queen size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone rain shower, Air conditioning Guest house • Bedroom 6: 2 Twin size beds (can be converted to a king), Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone rain shower, Kitchenette, Lounge area Guest house 2 • Bedroom 7: King Twin size beds, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, Kitchenette, Lounge area FEATURES & AMENITIES Extra cost (advance notice may be required): • Activities and excursions • More under “Add-on services” below

Jun 16 – 23

$1,674 per night

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Surf’s up

Swing time

Portugal is famous for its world-class golf courses and with the Algarve’s almost guaranteed sunny weather, there has never been a better time to experience these five-star courses for yourself. The historical town of Lagos, has two tempting golf courses, the Onyria Palmares (designed by leading US golf course designer Robert Trent Jones Jr) and the Parque de Floresta. While in the Eastern Algarve, the Monte Rei golf club features a course designed by Masters champion Jack Nicklaus, set in over 1,000 acres of beautiful countryside. Over in Quinta del Lago, the Paul McGinley golf academy offers a variety of classes to improve on your natural playing ability. Since 2011 thousands of golf players, young and old, have benefited from the 2014 Ryder Cup Captain’s legendary insight, making the academy a must-visit for vacationers who love this sport.

Sun, sand & sea

Great outdoors

Ramblers, ornithologists and wildlife fans will delight in the Algarve’s nature reserves. The most notable is the Rio Formosa Nature Park, comprising of 45,000 acres of lagoons, marshland, pine forests and sand dunes. It’s home to 20,000 different types of bird, and the Portuguese water dog (the same breed President Obama owns) is indigenous to this area. North of Lagos is the Ria de Alvor, which has a boardwalk stretching for miles along the clear water lagoon, with Spoonbills and Iberian Chiffchaffs regularly spotted flying along the trail. On Algarve’s west coast, is the Cape St Vincent natural park, extending from Salema westward to the cape of St Vincent, with lush wildlife and remnants of Roman and Phoenician settlements along the way .

Where to stay: Algarve villas

From cliff-top villas with endless views of the ocean to chic apartments made for romantic getaways, there is a luxury home in the Algarve just waiting for you.

Ocean drive

Looking for a home with breathtaking views of the sea, several golden beaches to choose from, within close distance to a variety of cultural pursuits? Choose a home away from home with Luxury Retreats’ selection ofLagos villas . All of the villas are centrally located close to the historical town of Lagos, filled with great places to explore as well as eat and drink. Large family gatherings are catered for as our villas can accommodate parties of up to 20 people and there are several beaches within walking distance, which are perfect for all kinds of activities. Private pools, expansive terraces, modern décor, and ocean views come as standard. Salema fishing village is also a close neighbor is well worth an excursion to for a low-key seaside supper. Golf lovers will be pleased to note that the Palmares Golf course is only a six-mile drive away.

A hole in one

If sun, sand, and golf are high on your vacationing agenda, aQuinta Do Lago villa rental could be ideal. These opulent villas are situated in the prestigious Parque Atlantico area of Quinta Do Lago and cater for up to 12 people, with large outdoor terraces, well-equipped kitchens, and private swimming areas. Three world-class golf courses are nearby; the North course, the Laranjal course and the South Course that overlooks the Rio Formosa Nature reserve. If you can tear yourself away from the greens, the Quinto do Lago beach is close by, as is the pretty town of Almancil which is famous for its local bars and eateries.

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