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Fly or drive to sunny Portugal, where you’re sure to experience wonderful accommodation. In fact, most of the private holiday villas in Portugal are available for rent all year and are generally of a very high standard. But, before you pack, don’t forget to book your Car Rental as driving is easy and many roads are quieter than in the UK.

Lots of holiday villas in Portugal are situated in the ‘Algarve’ region, where they are neatly decorated with whitewashed render and topped with orange coloured pan-tiled roofs. The Algarve Coast is very popular with northern European visitors who are looking for the warmth of the sun in a quieter location than its bordering neighbour, Spain. The warm climate here ensures that Portugal is blessed with almost 230 days of sunshine each year, plus very little rain.

Did you realise that most tourists who visit Portugal will head for the coast? With clean sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages and manicured golf courses, it’s easy to see why the Algarve is often the no1 attraction. The beautiful cultural city of Lisbon is the cosmopolitan capital, situated on the River Tagus. It’s also a favourite city-break for thousands of trippers who flock here each year. Interesting Oporto, has long been the centre for exporting locally grown Port wine and there’s plenty of opportunities to visit a vineyard and sample a drop of the local product. Nearby is the pretty coastal resort of Cascais which is frequented not only by the rich and famous but also many of Portugal’s most glamorous - it’s well worth a visit.

Holiday apartments in Portugal can be rented or booked close to glorious beaches that are ideal for family beach-holidays and offering alternative attractions for the children nearby. The resorts of Tavira, Figueira, Silves, and Vale de Parra are also popular holiday destinations that cater well for groups and families of all ages. Albufeira and Vilamoura, arguably two of the Algarve coast’s most well known resorts, are both an easy drive from Faro Airport, and benefit from superb beaches and plenty of fun facilities for all.

Golf in Portugal: There are many magnificent golf courses that will really test the serious player. The mild climate permits play all year round and, and boasting around 70 courses it’s why Portugal has quite naturally become a golfer’s paradise. You will find the most gorgeous golf villas in Portugal, each having their own private swimming pool, ideal to return to after a game on the fairways.

Contact the writer or visit the Holiday Rental Centre website for more information about self-catering holidays, holiday villas in Portugal or other holiday destinations worldwide.