Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Calicas, Portugal your home away from home

Calicas is an exclusive resort in the Lagos region of the Algarve, just a few minutes from the beautiful beach of Meia Praia, on of the most celebrated beaches on the whole of the beach haven that is the Algarve. The luxury villas of Calicas are among the finest in the Algarve, surrounded by lush landscaped gardens, yet just 2 minutes from the centre of Lagos.

Things to see in Calicas, Portugal

The beach is of huge appeal to anyone taking Calicas accommodation, especially as the closest beach, Meia Praia, is one of the most delightful stretches of fine sand anywhere in the Algarve, which, when you consider the vast amount of competition, is a huge claim. There is always plenty of space on which to relax on Meia Praia, and the gently sloping sands make swimming safe. The winds that circle around the Bay of Lagos, on which the beach stands, make conditions ideal for windsurfing, kite-surfing and sailing. Scuba diving, deep sea fishing and sailing lessons and excursions are easily arranged from either the beach or from Lagos Town.

Golf holidays also thrive from holiday rental accommodation in Calicas, Algarve. The famous Boavista Golf Resort is just a few miles away, open 365 days a year and offering sensational golf with remarkable views from every green. Despite the huge popularity of the course, there are rarely crowds, and on the rare occasion that there are, you have the pick of some 20 golf courses within a short drive.

Culture is easy to come by from a Calicas villa. This section of the Algarve is steeped in history, with stunning Moorish, Arabic and medieval remains adorning the countryside at almost every turn. The local gastronomy is quite spectacular too, especially the seafood. Regardless of whether you are buying fresh fish to cook at your self catering Calicas villa or heading into Lagos to sample locally prepared seafood, you are guaranteed freshness as the fishermen hold morning markets at various points along the coastline.

Places to visit on holiday in Calicas, Portugal

If you stay in Calicas accommodation for any length of time Lagos shall certainly become familiar. Many consider Lagos to be the best town in the Algarve, partially due to its wonderful atmosphere of relaxation and joy, but also due to the stunning, whitewashed architecture that forms the Lagos skyline.

Weather in Calicas, Portugal

The glorious climate of the Algarve has had a huge influence on making it such a popular tourist destination. During the long, dry summer months, temperatures can soar past the 40˚C mark with ease, especially during July and August. The waters of the Mediterranean remain easily warm enough to swim in right through until the end of November. Even during the grips of winter, conditions remain perfect for golf, and you are likely to have the whole course to yourself.

Cheap flights to Calicas, Portugal

You are within an hour of the huge Faro International Airport (FAO) when staying in Calicas accommodation. Faro receives a vast number of daily flights from the UK throughout the year, with flights arriving from every corner of the UK with surprising regularity. Wherever you are travelling from, reaching a Calicas apartment or beach front villa is not hard.