When you begin browsing villas in the Algarve, it is important to make the following considerations about the providers;

Choice

There are many villas available to rent for Algarve holidays. An agency offering privately owned villas will give you a range of houses in different areas, sizes and styles. Privately owned villas have a character and personality unrivalled by hotels, and by browsing villa specialists with a range of properties you are sure to find something to suit your tastes.

Reliability

For peace of mind book your Algarve villa through a villa rental agency – booking privately through adverts and private websites can be risky. Use a villa provider who is an ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) member for extra reassurance.

Your Algarve villa rental agency should also have decades of experience in providing luxury holidays. They should have enough villas to choose from to give you a wide choice of Algarve villas, but also offer a personal service and be familiar which each property they advertise.

Expertise

There are many agents offering Algarve villas to rent, but if you are looking for luxury – and who isnt? – it makes sense to choose an Algarve holiday specialist which expects the highest standards. Luxury villa agencies with properties in the Algarve offer the highest standards of properties in the areas most beautiful locations. Phone up your villa agency to talk about your villa needs, and you will get an impression of how much they know about the houses they are offering.

Honesty

Ask your Algarve villa agency about additional extras such as deposits, pool heating, air conditioning and staff costs. They should be upfront about these additional fees and give honest opinions on the properties they advertise. Look for Algarve villas to rent which are not advertised with hyperbole, but contain simple descriptions of each property and plenty of clear photographs.

By choosing a luxurious Algarve villa you will be able to enjoy an unforgettable holiday. Choose a reliable, honest and experienced villa agency to ensure your holiday goes without a hitch.

Palmer & Parker are experts in luxury villa rentals, with properties available in the Algarve, France, Spain and the Caribbean. Palmer & Parker offer a reliable and professional service, with over 40 years of experience. Their stunning villas in the Algarve sleep from 4 to 18 people and come with private swimming pools and domestic help as standard.

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The Algarve in Portugal is a stunning holiday destination for those looking for sun-drenched beaches, great restaurants and bars and a friendly atmosphere. Enjoy relaxing days on the regions famous network of golf courses, visiting historic attractions, walking through the beautiful rural countryside or sunbathing on one of the regions blue-flag awarded sandy beaches. Boat trips along the stunning coastline offer the opportunity to see dolphins and make your Algarve holiday completely unforgettable.

If you are looking for something a little more lively, popular Algarve holiday activities include surfing, horse riding, kayaking, kitesurfing, rock climbing and wakeboarding, or why not visit one of the regions water parks or theme parks?

The region offers something for everyone, from family-friendly atmospheres in bustling hotels to isolated Algarve villa retreats with private pools and tennis courts. As well as offering something for all tastes, the Algarve, made up of Portugals south coastline, is convenient too. It is one of the safest regions of Portugal, making this a great resort for families, and is just a 3 hour flight away, with the same time as the UK. Flights to Faro airport are regular and affordable, and many are surprised to find that luxury Algarve villas are actually within their Algarve holiday price range because of these cut-price flights.

Where to stay

The best way to see the real Algarve, enjoy a freedom to explore or really relax away from the crowds is to stay in one of the Algarves many villas. You and your partner, family or group of friends can have a completely unforgettable holiday by choosing a luxury Algarve villa with plenty of private indoor and outdoor space. Split between members of your party, a stunning 2-7 bedroom Algarve villa with a pool, gardens, pool table, tennis court, Sky TV, WiFi and maid service could be within your price range.

An Algarve holiday can appeal to anyone. Enjoy a game of golf on your doorstep with an Algarve villa based in golf resorts Vale Do Lobo or the luxurious resort of Quinta do Lago, spend days on the beaches at Praia da Luz or soak up the bustling party atmosphere of Lagos.

A luxury Algarve villa will really enable you to enjoy your holiday, whichever resort you choose. Enjoy beach or golf views in a house with personality and character. Choose a contemporary or classical-inspired home with beautiful architecture and interior design, state-of-the-art kitchens, a BBQ entertainment area and a pool table, table-tennis or gym to keep everyone entertained. Many Algarve villas are available within walking distance of nearby towns, beaches or golf courses. The best way by far to enjoy an Algarve holiday is to spend it in one of the regions many villa rentals.

Palmer & Parker specialise in Luxury villa rentals in the Algarve, France, Spain, Barbados, Jamaica and St Lucia. Browse their range of stunning villas, many of which have private pools and tennis courts and are located near a beach or golf course.

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