Algarve often surprises visitors with its stunning beaches, charming villages, and historic architecture. Witness breathtaking views from Europe’s southwestern point at Cabo de San Vicente or enjoy the calmer shores of Carvoeiro. History buffs will be entranced by the city of Faro, famous for its 13th-century cathedral and the 16th-century landmark of Municipal Museum of Faro. Furthermore, head to Lagos if you want to experience the best of Portugal’s nightlife, as this city has beautiful historic architecture along with superior restaurants and bars. You can also acquaint yourself with local music traditions at Fado Com História in the town of Tavira. A place as magical as Algarve is best experienced with cherished friends and family to keep you company. To immerse yourself completely in the wonders of Portugal, read on to find a list of the top large villas in Algarve, Portugal.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 14, 2024.
1. Sprawling villa with pool, Albufeira (from USD 1041)
Located a short walk from Albufeira’s happening beach, bars, and eateries, this large villa is ideal for the rest and enjoyment of a big family or group of friends. The expansive swimming pool is perfect for warm summer days, and when the weather is slightly colder, it can be heated for an additional charge. For some indoor fun, head to the games room for a match of pool or ping-pong.
The hosts are also willing to offer the services of a housekeeper and a private chef upon special request.
Top guest reviews
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many bedrooms deck chairs huge dining table inside and out all the chairs plates glasses you need etcvilla was a superb base plenty of room for a family of 21Host:
jim was so helpful and accommodating throughoutjim was quick to respond to questions very helpful finding catering and flexible with checkoutjim and tiago were so helpful in the run up to our stay and whilst we were thereRead more reviewsLocation:
for such an occasion it is a perfect locationthe villa was absolutely beautiful the pictures don’t do it justice and the location was ideal
2. Modern villa with fully equipped kitchen, Armação de Pêra (from USD 2758)
Enjoy the glorious sandy beaches and bustling shops and restaurants of Armação de Pera from this huge modern villa only a short walk away. Guests can relish leisurely soaks in the swimming pool and hot tub or soak up the sun from the garden or the two attached balconies. The fully equipped kitchen and spacious dining room will ensure that your meals are the highlight of your stay here. You will also be glad to know that the in-house game room will leave you thoroughly entertained with its pool, ping-pong, and foosball tables.
Best of all, this rental welcomes pets with open arms!
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lovely and spacious and spotlessly clean superbly equippedRead more reviewsLocation:
secure well presented quiet villa
3. Charming villa with an outdoor pool, Manta Rota (from USD 271)
This beautiful villa will be the perfect venue for a relaxing holiday for big families. The traditional Spanish courtyard fronting the house will be excellent for afternoon siestas on the grass. Meanwhile, the terrace garden filled with vines and fruit trees is reminiscent of a lush orchard. The property also features a heatable outdoor pool where children can spend their afternoons splashing about. For some indoor fun, they can use the games room to play table tennis, darts, or billiards.
Top guest reviews
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beautiful pool and terraceCleanliness:
house was great clean well equipped and perfectly locatedRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfect with the beautiful beach 10mins walk awaygood location for a walk to the beach and local shops/supermarketthere were supermarkets within walking distance and you could easily manage without a car
4. Lavish rental with gym, Lagos (from USD 1047)
This fabulous villa will be a dream come true for those looking for swanky accommodations near the bustling city of Lagos. This property comes with a fully equipped gym and sauna so that you are able to stay on top of your fitness goals even while on holiday. The outdoor swimming pool and attached gardens are ideal for leisurely sunbathing and swimming sessions.
For guests’ utmost convenience, the hosts will provide pool maintenance and daily cleaning of the 11 bedrooms and various bathrooms free of any additional charge.
Top guest reviews
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the swimming pool and hot tub are large and welcomingoverall the villa stay with 10 hotel style rooms was a great mix of hotel and private villaCleanliness:
lovely ex hotelperfect for our group of twentyvery clean and spacious housekeeping is doing a perfect job in silenceHost:
the attention to detail welcome package our host and our daily maid service were all superbrui is helpful knowledgeable and always available to answer any questions we would haveperfect house with a great hostwe booked excursions upon arrival with the extremely reservation desk; they're recommendations and follow up was helpfulon arrival we received a warm welcome from owner rui and were shown round the villaRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfect as well very close to town with a multimarket nearbyfantastic villa in a great location enjoyed by allgreat location friendly staff incredible support from your side
5. Attractive villa near the beach, Carvoeiro (from USD 244)
Enjoy the dual perks of privacy and co-living by booking this expansive villa that contains two connected but independent units. Your whole group can spend quality time in the property’s private pool or enjoy the television fitted in the spacious living room. The rental also features a beautiful tropical garden on its terrace.
Furthermore, the property is in the traditional fishing village of Carvoeiro, which has retained its rustic charm while with being close to several popular attractions.
Top guest reviews
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villa is beautiful with a lovely decent sized poolthe pool especially the shallow end was brilliant for childrenpart of the pool is very shallow perfect for small childrenCleanliness:
rooms were clean and had everything you needthe pool cleaners and gardener came twice each during our stay to keep things clean and tidythe villa was spacious modern clean and just what we neededthe 6 bed villa has everything you need and it is modern and cleanHost:
we truly enjoyed our stay communication with the owner was hassle freethe owner apologized for this and in the end it wasn't a bit issueRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely location if willing to walk or drivewe were happy to be able to park three vehicles inside the gate for security
6. Villa Royal Mill, Albufeira (from USD 2816)
Enjoy your stay at this luxurious property offering a large pool, hot tub, and outdoor game area. The booking charges also include a housekeeper so that the upkeep of the rental doesn’t take up any of your energy. On top of that, the private property will allow you access to WiFi, a washing machine, and numerous well-stocked kitchens to make your stay convenient and enjoyable.
7. Gorgeous villa with entertainment options, Carvoeiro (from USD 275)
This idyllic villa is ready to welcome any large family or group of friends looking for comfortable and spacious accommodation. Equipped with a private pool, ping-pong table, WiFi, and a TV, this villa will give you plenty of entertainment options. For a more leisurely time, you can make use of the sunbathing area containing an outdoor shower, barbecue, and sun loungers.
For slightly cooler days, guests will have access to the hot tub or the swimming pool, which can be heated for an extra charge.
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
the villa was beautiful comfortable clean and spaciousHost:
david was a great host - providing useful information upfront and more during the weekfacilities are 5 star and hosts very helpfullisa & david were the perfect hostslisa and david were excellent hostsit’s a spectacular house and the hosts/manager are greatRead more reviewsLocation:
absolutely stunning property location and accommodationsperfect location for access to the town and beachesthe perfect place in the perfect locationamazing place to relax with family and friends
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8. Villa James, Carvoeiro (from USD 293)
Enjoy gorgeous views of the picturesque town of Carvoeiro and the ocean from this fully furnished villa about a five-minute walk from the beach. You can make full-course meals in the fully equipped kitchen or use the outdoor barbecue to grill some fresh seafood. The property also features a private pool and sprawling balconies for a relaxing and luxurious experience.
Further, the air conditioning and heating will ensure that you’re comfortable inside the roomy rental whatever the weather outside may be.
Top guest reviews
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the only aspects which could be improved on is to improve bedding new toasters and larger binsthe house has two kitchens which makes preparing meals quite easyCleanliness:
the house is spacious and was very clean when we arrivedlovely clean pool with several sun loungersmy second stay at the villa amazing location clean and friendly easy communication with the hosti am a fussy traveller and the villa was sparkling cleanthe house and the pool were very clean the kitchen was well stocked and the location is perfectHost:
thank you to our hosts that were very accommodating to our requests and questionsthe hosts were fantastic and on hand for anything we needed including local recommendationsjames and isabelle were both incredibly friendly and accommodating and the villa is in beautiful conditionpool maintenance turned up twice to check on water friendly guycommunication with the owner was easy and we only wish we could have stayed longerRead more reviewsLocation:
great location close to beach and walking distance to lively night lifegreat place great location would definitely stay againbut overall the villa and location are pretty greatgreat location just a couple of minutes to shops bars restaurants and the beachlocation is brilliant near the beach bars and restaurants
9. Sunshine Villa, Guia (from USD 1465)
This spectacular villa is located within a two-minute walk to Manuel Lourenço Beach and possesses panoramic views of the sea. With three spacious patios, an outdoor swimming pool, and a private back area, this sprawling accommodation will give its guests plenty of opportunities to enjoy fresh air and sunshine. Additionally, the rental also includes a fully equipped kitchen and barbecue for those who enjoy cooking or entertaining.
Top guest reviews
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we had such a great time cooking inside and outside (bbq) and relaxing by the poolas far as the rooms and the property we felt like we were at a resortCleanliness:
very clean and everything you could possibly wantdecor was clean and somewhat trendyvilla is excellent spacious very clean and comfortablethe rooms are very spacious bathrooms are clean and tidy the pool is very nice etcdecent access to beach- 5 minutes walk and clean dive pool - great additionHost:
jorge is an incredibly responsive hostthe hosts were very helpful and considerategreat house and superb hosta brilliant stay and lovely ownerthe host & house keeper were very respondent and were always on hand for questions or helpRead more reviewsLocation:
great location close to shopping - driving needed toughgreat location and close to old town albufeira for shopping or night lifeamazing villa great location 5 mins walk to the beachawesome place and great locationthe house was in a great location and close to a grocery store and marina
10. Grand villa with a private pool, Corgas Bravas (from USD 1759)
You will be stunned by the size and location of this massive property located amidst total wilderness with no disturbance by traffic or neighbors. The on-site pool will be large enough to accommodate a majority of your group, while the rest enjoy the spectacular mountain views from the balcony. Additionally, you can make your own meals in the complete kitchen and enjoy the WiFI and television for movie nights.
Top guest reviews
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the wifi was okay - sometimes it didn’t work but when it worked it was pretty goodHost:
andrew was a caring host and helped us with everythingthe host was very responsive and everything was s well organised despite last minute bookingRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing property in a brilliant locationmy favorite part of the location was the yoga housewe loved everything about the house(s) and location
Relish the slow life by vacationing in Algarve
Our fast-paced lives often make us forget the real joys of life. A relaxing vacation with all your family and friends will be the best way to remind ourselves of what truly matters. Choose a villa from the list above and head to the magical land of Algarve for the trip of a lifetime.
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