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

Lagoa appears as a maze of whitewashed villas on the Algarve coastline. The tower of the main church can be seen from many miles, providing a timeless vision of traditional Algarve life. Everything that is great about the Algarve can be found from a Lagoa villa rental, from the beaches to the golf courses, cuisine to culture.

Things to do in Lagoa, Portugal

Lagoa’s long history as an important commercial and administrative centre in the Algarve has left a strong legacy of remarkable buildings. The historical centre of Lagoa is centred around the main church, which is an amazing site, with a huge bell tower and containing many valuable pieces of religious art. The Monastery of Sao Jose is far more sober than the main church, yet just as endearing and genuinely worth closer investigation from a Lagoa property.

The Lagoa coastline offers a fantastic splash of colour, with the azure waters, white sands and bright oranges of the cliffs providing an amazing sight, popular with artists, photographers and nature lovers throughout the world. There are a great range of beaches to choose from though, with a huge number of secluded (sometimes hard to reach) beaches just waiting for your visit. More accessible and popular beaches include Carvoeiro Beach, Benagil Beach and Vale de Centianes, all of which have excellent tourist and water sports facilities. The deep sea fishing for marlin, swordfish and tuna is sensational, and there are a great range of sightseeing boat trips taking visitors along to the best spots on the coast.

Lagoa is a favourite family holiday destination for many reasons. The large range of activity options means that all members of your family will be happy and active from a Lagoa property, with many excellent golf courses within a few minutes drive of the town centre, as well as a great range of family activity centres, including Europe’s best water park, Lagoa’s Slide and Splash.

August is a wonderful time to visit Lagoa. The Fatacil is a rural fair that descends on the town to celebrate the agricultural prowess of the region. Whilst the Lagoa Fatacil is a local celebration, stall holders, bands and singers flock from across the whole of Portugal to entertain festival goers and let them enjoy Portugal’s finest produce.

Places to visit on holiday to Lagoa, Portugal

There are a huge number of villages and towns worth exploring from a self catering Lagoa holiday rental. Carvoeiro is a famous town, located just short drive along the coastline, with stunning views along the coastline and a huge range of tourist facilities. The smaller villages of Ferragudo and Sesmarias are incredibly scenic, located within the some of the most natural coastal stretches in the Algarve.

Weather in Lagoa, Portugal

The summer months are a real pleasure in Lagoa. Summer temperatures reach well into the mid 30’s (˚C) during June, July and August. Even during the winter months, a holiday home in Lagoa provides a wonderful getaway as temperatures remain above 10˚C during the vast majority of the time.

Cheap flights to Lagoa, Portugal

The Algarve’s Faro Airport (FAO) receives direct flights from the UK on an almost hourly basis, especially during the long summer months. Flights arrive from all parts of the UK, and you can be settling into your Lagoa accommodation within an hour of leaving the airport.