Make a holiday rental home or villa in Vale de Lama, Portugal your home away from home

The village of Vale de Lama lies on a hillside overlooking the sea between Lagos and Alvor in the Algarve, Portugal. Although the village is slightly set back from the coast, it is only a 1km walk from a villa in Vale de Lama before you find yourself on one of the Algarve’s finest little beaches, Meia Praia.

Things to do in Vale de Lama, Portugal

Vale de Lama is a fantastic spot to take a holiday rental property in the Algarve if you are looking to avoid the crowds. The village is perfectly peaceful, yet within a kilometre of the famous coastline. The beaches of Meia Praia is just a short walk away, offering visitors a beautifully sheltered beach from which to swim and sunbathe during the endless Algarve summer. If you would like to enjoy a little sport whilst on the beach, there is plenty of windsurfing, kite surfing and sailing to be had, as the reliable winds out in the Bay of Lagos attract visitors from across Europe to enjoy windsurfing in idyllic surroundings. Scuba diving, deep sea fishing and sightseeing cruises are also available from Lagos.

Golf is another popular activity in and around Vale de Lama. The Palmeras Golf Course is the most spectacular in the area, offering a sublime 18 holes of golf, catering for both the expert and the beginner, as long as you can produce a handicap certificate.

Vale de Lama lies on the most celebrated coastal walk in the Algarve. Running between Alvor and Lagos, this part of the Algarve coastal path is one of the most spectacular, and there are many excellent walks throughout the area, and mountain biking in the area is excellent. Mountain bike rental and information on walking routes are readily available in the area, as well as information on the many wildlife and bird species that call the area home.

Places to visit on holiday to Vale de Lama, Portugal

Lagos is a fantastic town to visit from Vale de Lama accommodation. Located just a few kilometres down the coast, Lagos offers visitors the chance to try almost any water sport, play golf or simply relax on the beach. Within the town, away from the beach, are a huge number of attractions too, from the popular commercial centres to the restaurants that pump mouth watering aromas into the air, and from the beautiful façade of the Franciscan Monastery to the open countryside found to the north of the town.

Weather in Vale de Lama, Portugal

The Algarve has a fantastic climate all year round. The summers are wonderfully warm, lasting from May until late September, when daily peak temperatures reach well into the mid 30’s (˚C). During July and August, it is not uncommon to experience temperatures of almost 40˚C, during which time the beaches become an undeniable asset! During the winter months, a villa rental in Vale de Lama is still a perfect getaway, with golf courses open all year round.

Cheap flights to Vale de Lama, Portugal

Faro’s International Airport (FAO) is located 50km east of a holiday rental property in Vale de Lama. Every day, flights of all sorts arrive into Faro from airports across the UK, from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI), and there are a great range of transfer options from the airport to the region, including hire car facilities.