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Luxury Villa Rentals in Almancil
Villas with private pools between the pines, the fairways and the Ria Formosa, a short drive from Faro
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The address behind Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo
Almancil doesn't look like much from the main road: bakeries, a few estate agents and a run of good restaurants along the N125. The town is a working place, but the parish around it takes in Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, the two most sought-after resorts on the Algarve coast. Most visitors use the name without ever stopping in the centre.
Our Almancil collection runs to 150+ villas. You'll find contemporary houses in Quinta do Lago overlooking the lake and the golf, family villas in Vale do Lobo, and quieter country houses with private pools in the pine and carob country inland. There are also a few apartments for smaller parties.
Here is how the area divides up, and how to spend a week here.
Almancil at a glance
- Villas
- 150+ in and around Almancil, with up to 8 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,400 to £7,300 a week, from around £1,200
- Best areas
- Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo on the coast, and the quieter countryside around the town
- Best time
- May to October for the beach; spring and autumn for golf and walking
- Airport
- Faro, usually around 15 to 20 minutes by road
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Rent Villa Atlantico Portugal5 bedrooms
Quinta Pinheiro Quinta Do Lago: Spectacular 5-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Private Pool & Golf Course Access in Portugal5 bedrooms
Villa Atlanta | 5-Bedroom Villa in Quinta do Lago Almancil5 bedrooms
Villa Lis Portugal6 bedrooms
A lake, a lagoon and a long wooden bridge
Quinta do Lago sits on the edge of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. A long wooden footbridge crosses the lagoon to a wide beach of pale sand, and the walk over it at low tide, with herons and waders working the mudflats, is one of the small pleasures of the morning.
Inland, the villas are spread among umbrella pines around the North, South and Laranjal golf courses and the freshwater lake that gives the resort its name. Around the lake, keen birdwatchers look for the purple swamphen. It is a calm, green, well-kept place, and very easy with children.
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Ochre cliffs and a famous par three
Just to the west, Vale do Lobo is set where the low lagoon coast gives way to the first of the Algarve's ochre cliffs. Its Royal and Ocean golf courses run down towards the sea. On the Royal, a par three plays across the cliff edge and is one of the most photographed holes in Europe.
Many villas here are close enough to walk to the beach, where a small cluster of restaurants and bars sits right by the sand. That gives the resort a sociable, village feel in summer.
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Baroque tiles and a Saturday market
On the edge of Almancil, the small whitewashed church of São Lourenço is lined almost entirely in blue and white azulejos. The tiles were signed by Policarpo de Oliveira Bernardes in 1730 and tell the life of the saint, and they are among the finest of their kind in the Algarve. It is usually quiet, and well worth half an hour.
The market town of Loulé is a short drive inland. Its domed, Moorish-style market hall is good for fruit, cheese and local honey, and the Saturday market spills through the streets around it. Loulé's carnival, held each February, is one of the oldest in Portugal.
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Lagoon clams and a long, gentle year
The Ria Formosa supplies much of Portugal's clams and oysters, and you'll find both on menus around Almancil. Order them simply, with garlic, olive oil and coriander, alongside grilled fish and a cold glass of white wine. Afterwards, try a little medronho, the fierce strawberry-tree brandy of the hills.
The beach season runs from May to October, and the sea is warmest in late summer. Spring and autumn are the golfer's months, and the winters are mild enough for long stays. Our concierge can book tee times and tables at the best local restaurants, and arrange a private chef or a boat trip into the lagoon.
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Villa Lorenzo Portugal6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £11,407 a week
Villa Ridia | 4-Bedroom Villa in Quinta do Lago Almancil4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £10,977 a week
Villa Dourada Garrao QuintadoLago: 5-Bedroom Golf-View Villa with Heated Infinity Pool in Quint5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £10,920 a week
Quinta Palmera Portugal5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £10,767 a week
Rent Villa Luxurious Retreat Portugal4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £10,689 a week
Villa Splendid Portugal5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £10,461 a week
Rent Villa Tua Portugal6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £10,052 a week
Villa Tucanos | 4-Bedroom Villa in Quinta do Lago Almancil4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £9,741 a weekWhy book your Almancil villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Almancil covers everything from lakeside houses in Quinta do Lago to country villas well away from the coast, and we know which are a stroll from the beach and which are better reached by car. With 150+ properties in Almancil, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Tee times at Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, restaurant reservations, a private chef, boat trips on the Ria Formosa, nannies, car hire and transfers from Faro. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I stay in Quinta do Lago or Vale do Lobo?
Quinta do Lago suits those who want space, pine woods, three golf courses and the lagoon beaches of the Ria Formosa. Vale do Lobo is more sociable, with clifftop golf and restaurants by the beach. For more quiet and more room, the countryside around Almancil town is also worth a look.
How far is Almancil from Faro airport?
Most of our Almancil villas are around 15 to 20 minutes from Faro airport by road, which makes it one of the quickest parts of the Algarve to reach. Our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Is Almancil close to the beach?
The town itself sits a little inland, but the beaches at Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Vale do Garrão are a short drive away. Some villas in Vale do Lobo are within walking distance of the sand.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Almancil?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Almancil cost?
Across our 150+ villas in Almancil, weekly rates typically range from £2,400 to £7,300, with the most affordable from around £1,200 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
When is the best time to visit Almancil?
May to October is best for the beach, and the sea is warmest in late summer. Spring and autumn are ideal for golf and walking, and the mild winters suit longer stays.
Are there villas in Almancil for large groups?
Yes. Our Almancil collection includes properties with up to 8 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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