Holidays in Portugal

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Portugal is made up of four tourist areas with the Algarve and Lisbon on the mainland and the islands of Madeira & Cape Verde being the furthest south. The Algarve stretches along the southern coast of Portugal and is a beautiful area in which to holiday. The Algarve combines the historic and traditional Portugal with friendly up-to-date resorts to cater for the modern-day holidaymakers that visit each year. The beaches this area are some of the best in Europe, many are Blue Flag beaches ensuring they are clean, safe and ideal for playing and relaxing on. Lisboa is the capital of Portugal and lies on the north bank of the Tagus Estuary, on the European Atlantic coast. It is the westernmost city in continental Europe. Lisboa offers a wide variety of options to the visitor, including beaches, countryside, mountains and areas of historical interest only a few kilometres away from the city centre. The Costa do Estoril is the main tourist area and is waiting for you to discover it. Romantic, cosmopolitan, full of entertainment and with a unique character, it is where Lisbon meets the sea. Madeira is small, just 13 miles wide and 35 miles long, and has no large beaches, but it does have an Eden-like beauty with its rich volcanic soil having turned it into a botanical wonderland and agricultural treasure house. The island has been termed a 'floating garden'. Madeira is a walkers paradise with its mountains, picture-postcard villages, magnificent churches and breathtaking waterfalls all waiting to be discovered. Cape Verde offers the traveller some spectacular mountain scenery and beautiful deserted beaches. The year-round warm climate offers tourist an alternative to the Canary Isles but as Cape Verde is further south you can expect to pay a little more for your flight.

When to go

With warm winter months and hot summers Portugal is an ideal place to visit any time of the year. Check out the various regions by clicking on Portugal's Weather & Climate

Portugal All Inclusive Holidays

There is a good selection of all inclusive holiday options in Portugal with prices starting from £247 pppw. Check out our best "value-for-money" Portugal all inclusive holiday below or click here to see more all inclusive options.

4* AI. With a stunning large swimming pool and surrounding pool terrace, the Clubhotel Riu Guarana offers everything you might need at your fingertips. The impressive All Inclusive offer provides a range of dining establishments and bars, an entertainment program for the whole family to enjoy, and a kid's club and ... More >>>

Half Board Holidays in Portugal

Portugal offers hundreds of half board holidays to suit all taste and budgets. Take a look at our selected half board holiday below or click here to see more selected half board holidays in Portugal.

4* S/C, B&B, H/B. The Eden Mar Suite Hotel offers great facilities for both families and couples and is located in the holiday resort Vila Porto Mare, within the main tourist area of Funchal. Mature and luscious sub-tropical gardens are a feature of the hotels grounds and majestic palms rising skywards flank the path to the outdoor pool ... More >>>

Self Catering Holidays in Portugal

Portugal has always been a favourite for holidaymakers seeking a self catering holiday due to the fact that there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants about so that you can have a wide selection of where to eat. Take a look at our selected self catering holiday below or click here to see more selected self catering holidays in Portugal.

4* S/C. The Porto Antigo Apartments complex is a new and modern unit right next to the center of Santa Maria where all restaurants, bars and local shops are found. The hotel is exactly in the middle of two small quiet sandy beaches. The hotel is equipped with a breakfast room, a large swimming pool, a bar and sun beds. More >>>

Family Holidays in Portugal

Portugal has always been a favourite for families seeking a holiday that offers plenty of attractions to keep the children happy. A wide range of holiday accommodation is on offer ranging from self catering apartments through to top all inclusive hotels. Check out our suggestion below or click here to see more options on holidays in Portugal with free child places.

4* S/C, B&B, H/B. The Pestana Dom Joao II Villas & Beach Resort is a comfortable and well-situated resort that enjoys a unique and enviable setting with direct access to Alvor Beach. Two saltwater outdoor pools (one heated in winter) and two pools for children, indoor saltwater pool (heated), gymnasium, sauna ... More >>>

Portugal Holidays for Adults only & Couples

With plenty of nighttime entertainment, bars & restaurants on hand in the larger resorts Portugal makes an ideal holiday destination for grown ups. See our selected couples holiday below or click here for more ideas on holidays for couples in Portugal.

5* B&B, H/B. The Pestana Alvor Praia is an impressive hotel, set into the cliffs leading down to Tres Irmaos beach, and only 65 kms from Faro International airport. The hotel is surrounded by well-kept gardens and there is a lift and steps leading down to the golden beach below. The fishing village of Alvor is a short walk away ... More >>>

Cheaper Hotels & Apartments in Portugal

Apart from Atol bonded holidays to Portugal we can also provide cheap Portugal hotel & apartment deals in all areas of Portugal where you can add your own flight. All Portugal accommodation bookings are ABTA protected and come with a local contact just in case you face a problem once in resort. Check out our selected holiday hotel below or click here for more ideas on hotels in Portugal.

3* S/C, B&B, H/B. The Quinta Das Figueirinhas complex is located right in the centre of the Algarve coast, at Armacao de Pera outskirts. With good accessibilities, you will find everything you look for, just a few minutes from the complex. There are two swimming-pools, for both adults and children, playground, volleyball, tennis ... More >>>

Any prices shown are for guidance only and were based on 2 people sharing for 7 nights on the board level mentioned at the start of December. Return flights from Gatwick but other airports are available.