Portugal Vacation Rentals

A Portugal villa rental or vacation rental makes the perfect home away from home on the Iberian Peninsula.

In the capital city of Lisbon (Lisboa), guests of Lisbon vacation rentals and villas can enjoy spectacular views from the Castelo de Sao Jorge, wander the historic areas of Rossio, Barrio Alto and Alfama, and visit the Monastery of Jeronimos and the 16th century Sao Roque Church.

Other highlights for guests of Lisbon vacation rentals include the display of royal coaches at the Coach Museum, the art collection at the Gulbenkian Museum, the National Museum of Ancient Art, the Archeological Museum, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Popular beach resorts near Lisbon include Cascais and Estoril on the Costa do Sol.

In southern Portugal, the 100-mile-long Algarve coast is home to numerous beach resorts. Guests of Algarve villas and vacation rentals will find a gently sloping swimming beach at Balaia, and great water skiing and jet skiing at Praia da Gale. The beach promenade at Praia do Peneco is great for strolling and people watching, while Lagos has a beach-party atmosphere and jet ski marina. Other popular resort areas for Algarve vacation rentals include Albuferia and Cape Sagres.

Portugal is one of the premier golfing destinations in Europe, with more than two dozen golf courses in the Algarve region. Guests of Portugal villas and vacation rentals can play on top-notch courses such as the Royal Course, Parque da Floresta in Budens, and the Oceanfront Course at Vale de Lobo in Albuferia.

In the Alentejo and Ribatejo regions, guests of Portugal vacation rentals can explore medieval towns like Beja, Elvas and Tomar. In the walled town of Evora, guests of Portugal vacation rentals can visit the 12th century Gothic cathedral, the Roman Temple of Diana and the eerie Chapel of Bones.

Another popular destination for guests of Portugal vacation rentals is Coimbra, with its 700-year old university and Roman ruins. Other towns of interest include Batalha, Alcobaca, Nazare, and Fatima, where three shepherds reported visits from the Virgin Mary in 1917.

With Portugal accommodations ranging from beachfront villas to city apartments, you're sure to find the perfect vacation rental for a fabulous Portugal vacation. Book your Portugal villa or vacation rental today!