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EastAlgarveHolidays.com

Welcome to the Eastern Algarve...

If you want to go on holiday in Europe, to the very south of Portugal, then you have come to the right place: here you will find everything for your holiday in the Eastern Algarve region

The East Algarve in Portugal runs from Faro to the Spanish border river Guadiana. A beautiful area still left alone by mass tourism. Here it buzzes with authentic villages and markets, festivals, nature, the Ria Formosa with salt production, lagoons and flamingos, pure and honest food, endless hiking possibilities and paradisiacal islands off the coast. 

 

Here, we share the special 'secret' spots in the Eastern Algarve of small-scale accommodations run by Dutch owners. In addition, our website is full of tips on beautiful beaches, charming towns, fine restaurants, fun activities, news about the region and much more. Everything you need to enjoy a wonderful holiday!

Tips for holidays in East Algarve Portugal:

 

Holiday East Algarve invites you to visit this region, and to help you plan we have placed some tips on restaurants, services, activities and sights , including several beaches, on these pages.

 

Navigate to the accommodation page or scroll further down this page) for the participating accommodations and locations .

 

You can choose from holiday homes, renovated Quintas, charming apartments, Bed & Breakfasts or private villas, in short, something for everyone, almost all accommodations are Dutch owned.

 

On our Blog! page , you will find more information about the Eastern Algarve and extensive articles about the accommodations, here you can also set filters, to find the right accommodation faster.

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Most beautiful places in the East Algarve:

Of course, you'll also want to stay somewhere: over 40 small-scale accommodations, primarily owned by Dutch and Flemish people, proudly present their holiday homes here. You can choose from holiday cottages, renovated Quintas, charming apartments, bed and breakfasts, or private villas—in short, something for everyone.

On our Blog! page , you'll find more information about the Eastern Algarve and extensive articles about the accommodations. You can also set filters here to find the right accommodation more quickly.

Scroll down this page for a sneak peek at the participating accommodations and locations.

You can make requests directly to the accommodations

We are not a booking agency. You can click directly on the links to the accommodations' websites, or, if you've read enough in the extensive descriptions with photos on the blog page, call or email the owners.

So we don't charge any booking fees and we don't ask for any commission!

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Sneak preview of the participating accommodations; you will find detailed information with photos on the accommodation page and on our BLOG page.

Click at the box for a short description and find the link to go directly the owner's website
New: our contact form: mail us your wishes and we will find suitable accommodation.
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Quinta da Vida

Charming accommodation with five houses, each with large private terraces...

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Fuseta Apartments

Bela Vista and Vista Mar are 2 very comfortable holiday apartments with seaview in the village Fuseta...

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Quinta Corcunda

Holiday farm, a small-scale picturesque Portuguese holiday farm in the eastern Algarve...

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Palmeira-guesthouse

In the village of Luz de Tavira you will find Palmeira Guesthouse with 2 unique and comfortable...

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Casa da Pomar

MONCARAPACHO - This holiday home is located on the hill just outside the rural village...

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Oasis Azul

MONCARAPACHO - If you want to enjoy a quit and natural environment with comfort, then this is your...

Quinta Maragota

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Quinta Maragota

is a small-scale adults-only holiday accommodation near the beach and fishing village of Fuseta...

Casa Ferrobo

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Casa Ferrobo

is a former cork farm and now a small-scale accommodation with 6...

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quinta Bohemia

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Quinta Bohemia

Travel, Ecolifestyle, Community- Quinta Bohemia is an ecolodge with typical Portuguese casitas nestled...

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Quinta Jabuti

Jabuti means turtle which stands for slowing down, peace, own pace, mindful and mother earth...

Ninho das Andorinhas

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Quinta Ninho das 

Andorinhas... or the swallow's nest, is an oasis of peace located in Desbarato, between São Brás de ....

Casa Flor de Sal & Casa Sterna

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Casa Flor de Sal & 

Flamingos and a sea breeze! Casa Flor de Sal (5 p) and Casa Sterna (2 p) are just a few meters from the sea...

Casa Bela Vida

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Casa Bela Vida

is the former doctor's house located in the center of the typical Portuguese village of Santa...

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Casa Colina Roxas

As you drive into the hills of Boavista, you will immediately see why this area is called so (beautiful view)...

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Casa Verdazul

is a unique Bed and Breakfast, located in the picturesque village of Santo Estev?o in eastern Algarve...

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'A Casa do Professor' is located in perhaps one of the most beautiful gardens in the Algarve.. A house for...

Quinta para Vôce + pool

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Quinta para Vôce

means: 'a house for you' a house in the hills overlooking an orchard with direct acces to a walking path

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Farm Lodges Olive

A rural Quinta between many fruit trees just outside the authentic village of Moncarapacho...

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Eagleloft

Is a contemporary design in a special environment. The house has accommodation for 8-10 people...

Monte dos Reis

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Monte dos Reis

Monte dos Reis is a newly built (2008) holiday home with all modern comforts...

 

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Olive Valley

2 charming renovated holiday homes in a beautiful rural valley with lovely views and opportunities

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Villa Metacasa

This beautiful villa is located on a hilltop in the middle of the Portuguese countryside...

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Dakterras Casa Fuseta

Casa Fuseta is a lovely holiday house in the heart the authentic village of Fuseta, nearby Olhão

Guesthouse Moncarapacho

Three luxury holiday homes with pool and views of the Atlantic coast and Fuseta.

Suites sunny Hill Moncarapacho

Suites Sunny Hill, a brand new BB for a wonderful and carefree holiday in the Eastern Algarve

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Casa Fuseta is a lovely holiday house in the heart the authentic village of Fuseta, nearby Olhão

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Quinta Alcarias

This small-scale B&B with 2 rooms is located in the green valley between the hills of St Catarina de Bispo

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Monte Ouro Verde

Quinta with beautiful views over the hills with olive, carob and fig trees, completed with swimming pool. Near Faro

Quinta da Murteira

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Quinta da Murteira

Hidden in the hills of St Catarina but close to towns and beaches. For lovers of nature, peace and tranquility.

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Casa Telheiro

Modern, luxury holiday home in the hills of Santa Barbara de Nexe for 4 to 6 people 

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Celebra a Vida Resort

Celebrate life in Fuseta!

Luxury mini resort: 2 & 4 pers. casas, pool, garden. Beach within walking distance.

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Quinta Sara

is a traditional farmhouse and is situated, in complete tranquility, exactly between Moncarapacho and Fuseta in the hills

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The accommodations on this website all hold the official rental license, the Alojamento Local.

Waar zijn eaccmmodties?

The Eastern Algarve is a region roughly between Faro and the Spanish border in southern Portugal.

The Eastern Algarve is a region roughly between Faro and Spain. The hills begin approximately above the line between Sao Bras de Alportel and Sante Estevão.

From that line it is 12 km as the crow flies to the Atlantic Ocean.

From Faro to the border of Spain is approximately 50 km.

Unique collaboration of Dutch entrepreneurs in the East Algarve

This website was created by a special collaboration of a number of Dutch people who have been established in the Eastern Algarve for several years and who all own a holiday accommodation.
 
We have a lot of knowledge and experience with this environment that we like to share with our guests and the East Algarve enthusiast. You can find a preview here, on this website, on our Facebook and/or on our Instagram page.
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There are so many more special places and beautiful things to see that are not (yet) described here. Did you see something beautiful yourself or did you have a delicious meal somewhere? Then you can always send us a message with your experience, so we can add it to the website. This website is becoming more and more complete. 
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