Make a holiday rental home or villa in Poco Novo, Portugal your home away from home

Poco Novo is not so much a village, but more a tiny hillside settlement in the Loule municipality, which lies roughly halfway between the city of Loule and Sao Bras de Alportel. The holiday rental accommodation in the Poco Novo area is generally of a luxurious standard, and provides a peaceful and rural base for visiting these neighbouring destinations and the beaches and resorts of Portugal’s beautiful south coast.

Things to do in Poco Novo, Portugal

Unless you plan to stay within the confines of your Poco Novo self-catering accommodation, you will require the use of a hire car in order to make the most of your stay in this delightful part of Portugal. The nearest options in terms and shops and supermarkets are the city of Loule, 6km west, and the municipality of Sao Bras de Alportel, 9km east. Both of these destinations also have plenty in the way of bars, cafes and restaurants, so you are well catered for in terms of evenings out.

Depending on the primary purpose of your holiday, there will be options to suit in the area around Poco Novo. Golf is a popular pastime in this part of the world, with several good quality courses just a short drive south. Continuing south you will hit the beaches of the coast, as well as a number of old towns and more modern tourist resorts. You could of course simply elect to stay in your holiday villa in Poco Novo, pour yourself a glass of wine, put your feet up, and feel the stresses and strains of everyday life simply drain away as you take in this rural haven.

Places to visit on holiday in Poco Novo, Portugal

A holiday in Poco Novo would not be complete without a trip to the historic city of Faro (20km), which is also the capital of the region. To the west of Faro are the excellent beaches of the Loule municipality, including the prestigious resort of Vilamoura (18km), which has a large number of modern tourist attractions, such as a casino and top sporting facilities, which complement its golden sandy beach.

Weather in Poco Novo, Portugal

June, July and August are by far the busiest months to visit Poco Novo, as temperatures can often rise above 30C, and rainfall is rare. Outside of the summer season tourist numbers drop, but this does not mean that a holiday in Poco Novo cannot be enjoyed, as even winters are mild, albeit with increased rainfall.

Flights to Poco Novo, Portugal

Faro Airport (FAO) is just 21km south of Poco Novo, meaning getting to your Poco Novo holiday villa is both quick and easy, especially when you hire a car from the airport. Flight time to Faro from the UK is around two hours, and flights can be found in abundance, with almost every major airline offering a service from the UK.