
Picture perfect Portugal. What a destination. No wonder so many of us visit this fantastic country every year, looking for our escape. And if you like space and freedom, a villa holiday to Portugal could be just what you're after in 2025 or 2026. From enjoying the views of your terrace in the dramatic, lush scenery of the Douro Valley in the north, to spending fun-filled family time at your private pool in the Algarve in the south, Portugal really is a wonderful holiday destination.
Portugal is one of the best villa destinations in Europe. From the vineyards of the Douro Valley, to the streets of Albufeira Old Town, it's the perfect holiday destination.
Golden beaches, fantastic restaurants, great nightlife, world class golf courses, a wealth of activities and so much more make the Algarve such an attraction destination. You'll fly into Faro airport which is towards the east of the Algarve, but you'll likely want to be staying in places like Vilamoura, Lagos and Praia da Luz, which offer a little bit of everything, including water parks. The Algarve is also popular with golfers with top courses including Vale do lobo and Quinta do Lago.
The Silver Coast is far less known to British holidaymakers, yet it's a seriously underrated destination. With some of the best beaches in Portugal and beautiful scenery, just waiting to be discovered, this part of Portugal can be great if you love exploring and spending less time by the pool.

Golden beaches, fantastic restaurants, great nightlife, world class golf courses, a wealth of activities and so much more make a villa holiday in the Algarve such an attraction destination, whether with family or friends.

Along the central Portuguese coast you'll find Lisbon and the Silver Coast. An area popular for it's laid back lifestyle within easy reach of capital city, the Silver Coast is great for enjoy the best of both worlds.

Famous for its vineyards, the Douro Valley is home to incredible scenery along the banks of the Douro River, ending at the sea in Porto, a wonderfully diverse city sat amongst the Costa Verde region of Portugal.

Madeira is well known for its lush green countryside and colourful flowers, so it's understandable why it's often described as enjoying an "eternal spring". For those who want a different escape, try a villa holiday in Madeira.
There are loads of holiday brands offering villas, from your large scale commercial companies like Jet2holidays and TUI, to your villa specialists like Villa Plus, Solmar Villas and Olivers Travels. You can also book with private accommodation specialists like Airbnb, Simply Owners and Booking.com (which provides both hotel and private home accommodation).
There's never been a more important time to book a holiday in Portugal with a cancellation policy. In addition to travel insurance, ATOL protected holidays can provide financial protection should problems arise. This is even more important when booking for groups with large villas and you've got people paying for the holiday from different places. You should always chek the latest travel advice with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.