Portugal

Portugal holidays

Holidays to Portugal have got it all – charm, cuisine, culture! The Algarve's just one great example, with excellent golf, Blue Flag shores and tonnes of family-friendly attractions too. And with coastal promenades and gorgeously green golf courses, it’s no wonder it’s so popular with active types. Stunning weather and stellar views mean it’s the perfect place to practise your swing all year round. Want to experience Portugal’s swanky side? Make your way to Vilamoura for dining in yacht-filled marinas, sipping drinks in cool cocktail bars and kicking back on golden beaches. Why not wine and dine in Alvor? This resort takes things at a more relaxed place, so if it’s a fly-and-flop holiday you’re after, you won’t be disappointed. For Portugal with an island twist, look to Madeira. Its lush botanical gardens and epic hiking trails make it a magnet for explorers. There’s also a great calendar of events on offer, from firework shows to flower festivals. Whichever patch of the country you plump for, all parts take pride in their love for good food, good wine and good times. Cinnamon-sprinkled custard tarts, grilled sardines, crisp wine and velvety port are all national treasures, so sampling them is a rite of passage for any holiday to Portugal.

Popular Holiday Resorts in Portugal

3HB Guarana
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  • 7 Nights, All Inclusive
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3HB Guarana

Olhos D’Agua (Albufeira) , Algarve

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  • Great All Inclusive package
  • Fantastic entertainment
  • Choice of bars and restaurants
  • Interconnecting rooms available
  • Great for all ages
Jupiter Albufeira Hotel
Luxe Collection
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  • London Stansted, Mon 17 Mar 2025
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Jupiter Albufeira Hotel

Albufeira, Algarve

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  • Excellent family entertainment
  • On-site waterpark
  • Great All Inclusive programme
  • Modern and spacious rooms
  • Certified Sustainable Hotel
Girassol Suite Hotel
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  • Belfast, Mon 06 Jan 2025
  • 7 Nights, Bed and Breakfast
  • 2 Adults, 0 Children

Girassol Suite Hotel

Funchal, Madeira

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  • Spacious pool area with Bali beds
  • Restaurant with outdoor terrace
  • All Inclusive option available
  • Comfortable accommodation
  • Certified Sustainable Hotel
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All about the beaches

If you’re looking for huge, golden-sand beaches and first-class sporting facilities, head to the Algarve. For a quieter pace of life, Madeira is the place to be.

Great for golfers

Portugal is one of Europe’s most popular golfing destinations, with Algarve golf holidays drawing crowds year round. It's home to more than 40 greens, with a handful ranked among the best in the world. And thanks to the stunning weather and stellar views, you can enjoy a game any time of the year.

Sights, sights, sights 

Want something more than fly and flop? Away from the fairways and oceanfronts, Portugal holidays offer plenty to do. The Algarve’s waterparks, pretty old towns and surfing spots are perfect for families. Sleepy Madeira, meanwhile, is all about the great outdoors.  

 

Portugal resorts

Albufeira Holidays

Albufeira

There’s a reason why Albufeira’s one of the Algarve’s most popular resorts – it’s got something for everyone among its golden beaches, whitewashed Old Town and buzzy Strip. Great golf courses?

Vilamoura

Looking for luxury? Say hello to swanky Vilamoura. A stunning, yacht-filled marina trimmed by cocktail bars and gorgeous golden beaches are just the start of its best bits.

Alvor Holidays

Alvor

Uncover a traditional side of the Algarve in Alvor. Things take a relaxed pace in this dinky fishing village, where you can find centuries-old churches alongside waterfront bars.

Holidays to Funchal

Funchal

Funchal, the capital of Madeira, is a historic town best known for its gorgeous gardens and pretty cobbled streets.

Calheta Holidays

Calheta

With tailor-made sandy beaches, this irresistibly low-key resort is blissful alright.

Olhos D'Agua Holidays

Olhos D’Agua (Albufeira)

You won’t have to go far to find a great beach on your Olhos D’Agua holiday. Praia de Falesia sits close by, with its gorgeous golden sands backed by beautiful burnt-orange cliffs.

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