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Casa das Conchas (Shells House) - Vilamoura
Located +/- 20 minutes walk from Vilamoura Marina, where you will find excellent restaurants, bars and shops. It is a one-story, semi-detached house with a garden and a PRIVATE HEATED POOL. It is available with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It has air-conditioning in the living room and bedrooms. The kitchen is equipped with washing and dishwashing machines, an oven and a microwave. The swimming pool, now sealed for the safety of children, overlooks one of the many golf courses in Vilamoura.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews
Your back garden is the beach! Luxury 3 bed
Beachfront Bliss in Faro | Private Parking + Tesla / EV Charger ⚡ Step out your door onto the golden sands of Praia de Faro! This charming beachfront house offers unbeatable views, modern comforts, private parking 2 cars. 5 mins from Faro Airport, it’s perfect for couples, families, and remote workers seeking seaside relaxation. 🌟 Why You’ll Love It: ✔ Beachfront Living ✔ Private Parking ✔ Modern Comforts – Fast WiFi, A/C, full kitchen. ✔ Next to Ze Maria Fish Shack, best grilled seafood
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews
Bela Luísa | Beach House Harmonia entre mar e ria
Bela Luisa Beach House 🌊 Uma casa de praia moderna e minimalista, situada no coração da reserva natural da Ria Formosa. Entre o Atlântico, perfeito para surf e passeios pela areia, e as águas calmas da ria, ideais para SUP, passeios de barco ou momentos de tranquilidade. 🏖️ Adormeça ao som das ondas e acorde com a praia aos seus pés. A apenas 5 km do aeroporto e 10 km do centro de Faro, este refúgio único convida-o a relaxar, explorar e reconectar-se com a natureza. 🌟 Reconecte-se já!
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviews
Villa Solar das Palmeiras is a large traditional s
Commanding villa ideal for large families or groups, Solar das Palmeiras features a private swimming pool, plus a smaller pool suitable for (supervised) children. <br><br>Please note, we do not accept reservations from youth groups 24 years old and under.<br><br>The pool can be heated for an additional 200 Euros per week or part week.<br><br>The extensive and walled gardens offer covered and open terraces and a fantastic Bbq area where you can enjoy grilling and eating al-fresco.<br><br>
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews
Between lagoon & sea | 7 beds + dreamy terrace
More than just close to the beach — here you are between the lagoon and the sea. Wake up to the calm of the Ria Formosa and, just by crossing the street, step onto the golden sands of Praia de Faro, one of the Algarve’s most beautiful beaches. This bright and spacious apartment offers a terrace perfect for sunbathing and unforgettable moments. With free parking right in front of the apartment, you are only 5 minutes from Faro Airport and 10 minutes from Faro’s historic city center.
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews
New Sea View Villa, Heated Pool, Rooftop Jacuzzi
Discover modern Mediterranean-inspired living at this exquisite villa in Santa Bárbara de Nexe. Minutes from Faro Airport and Almancil, this serene retreat offers a heated pool, rooftop jacuzzi, seamless indoor-outdoor living, an outdoor kitchen, and elegant Mediterranean-style interiors. Perfect for families, couples, or groups seeking a memorable getaway with hiking trails, countryside views, and access to beaches, golf courses, shopping, and dining. Send us a message!
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 247 reviews
‘Home by the Sea’ • Retro 1960s Beachfront Villa
Between the Ria Formosa and the Atlantic Ocean — the beach is literally on your doorstep. 15 metres to the waters of the Ria Formosa and 50 metres to the Atlantic Ocean. Beach house on the beautiful Ancão Peninsula, in the heart of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. 1960s architecture, refurbished, privacy, sunny terraces, garden, private parking (3). Fall asleep to the sound of the waves, enjoy magnificent sunsets over the Ria Formosa and watch birds in the nature reserve.
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 251 reviews
Praia de Faro, Faro Beach, on the dunes house
Perfect place . Two bedroom Cosy Villa with two double beds, one living room (with a couch), one kitchen and one bathroom. Equipped with washing machine and dish washer. Perfect for nature (the house is inside Ria Formosa Natural Reserve Park), surf, kite-surf or simply beach lovers. Just five minutes to the University (Universidade do Algarve) and Airport. Easy car park. walking distance to restaurants and bars. Perfect place to enjoy your stay in Algarve. (URL HIDDEN)
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 251 reviews
The Old Pig – Garden Suite, Kitchen & Pool View
CASA BRAVA is an eco guest house set in an old farmhouse, 10 minutes from the historic center of Loulé and 20 minutes from the coast and Faro airport. Stay in the former pigsty, renovated in stone and transformed into a characterful suite with a fully equipped kitchen. The house hosts only three independent suites, nestled in nature. In 2026, breakfast is replaced by a gourmet welcome basket. Garden, natural pool and family atmosphere to slow down and breathe.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 176 reviews
Faro, style, location and so much more.
A townhouse in Faro old town, spacious and stylish, well-equipped, and within walking distance of everything you expect: restaurants and bars, supermarket, train station, marina, historical center, theater, ferry to the islands, etc. A house located in the old town, spacious and elegant, well equipped and within walking distance of almost everything: restaurants and bars, supermarket, train station, historic center, theater, ferry to the islands, etc.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 666 reviews
Very nice home with superb land and sea views
Treat yourself to a dream stay in the Algarve with a superb 180° view of the coast, an exotic land & sea view. Close to Loulé city center, Algarve beaches and airport. Days by the pool and evenings with a fabulous view of the sunset. Relaxation guaranteed in this home with swimming pool, private golf putting green, gym, billiards, two TV lounges and relaxation room with large screen for movie nights. Wi-Fi & air conditioning
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews
Relaxing & Calm - 2 bedroom house with pool
Relaxe com toda a família nesta casa tranquila. Vai sentir-se no campo, mas dentro da cidade. Ideal para momentos descontraídos entre família e amigos. A moradia encontra-se localizada em Montenegro, Faro, junto a Ria Formosa onde se pode caminhar, andar de bicicleta e também, perto do aeroporto de Faro (1,5 KM), a Praia de Faro (5 km), centro de (Faro 3 Km), transportes, restaurantes e padarias.
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 222 reviews
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 80 reviews
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviews
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Stylish country house, pool, garden, 25 mins Faro
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviewsDestinations to explore
- Marina de Lagos
- Marina De Albufeira
- Praia de Alvor
- Old Village
- Praia do Burgau
- Zoomarine Algarve
- Benagil
- Aquashow Waterpark
- Praia Dona Ana
- Praia da Falésia
- Praia do Barril
- Ria Formosa Nature Park
- Praia da Marinha
- Praia da Manta Rota
- Praia do Camilo
- Vale do Lobo Ocean and Royal Golf Courses
- Praia dos Três Castelos
- Estádio do Algarve
- Salgados Golf Course
- Autódromo Internacional Do Algarve
- Tavira Island
- Praia da Ilha de Tavira
- Isla Canela Golf Club
- Praia do Castelo





