Villas in Santa Maria

Marvellous summer villas all over the Portuguese coast

Built in the parish's centre, right on the coast or in its outskirts, the villas for rent in Santa Maria are marvellous accommodations where travellers of the world can live the holiday of their dreams. Magnificent villas where you can spend relaxing or action-packed days, these properties will satisfy all your desires and adapt to all your needs. Choose luxurious villas in Santa Maria with Holidu's help and get ready for an unforgettable holiday on the fantastic coast of Southern Portugal. You can also find a place to stay in towns near Southern Portugal. For instance, you can book a villa in Alvor and take a train or drive to Santa Maria.

Luxurious and newly renovated residences to choose from

Offering amenities and fabulous additions such as luxurious hot tubs, cool pools and saunas where you can enjoy a relaxing time, the villas in Santa Maria Parish will be the best choice for your holiday. Some of their features include:

• Large spaces and numerous rooms
• Modern amenities including a kitchen
• Internet
• Swimming pools

These settlements will be the ideal options where you can experience that getaway with your partner, friends or family that you have been longing for but haven't had the chance to experience. Book a villa in Santa Maria and start every day of your holiday with breakfast on the terrace with your loved ones and end it by sharing in the garden.

Santa Maria for beach lovers

When enjoying a holiday in a paradisiacal destination such as the beautiful parish of Santa Maria, it is impossible not to stop at the beautiful coastline. Offering every kind of experience imaginable, enjoy relaxing visits accompanied by the soft stretches of sand and the lulling sound of the ocean waves. Alternatively, participate in dynamic adventures full of activities and recreation. Tourists of all ages, coming from any part of the world, can live the experience they desire while enjoying the exquisite waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the incredible charm of Portugal's coastline. Travellers with villas in Praia de Rocha usually take the night bus or make the five-hour trip to enjoy the beautiful coastline. Some of the most recommended options in the area are Praia do Camilo for a thrilling and moving experience. Praia da Balança will offer you the experience of a private beach while enchanting you with its breathtaking views of the ocean. Enjoy varied and different days on the beaches of Santa Maria and experience a holiday like no other in the wonderful council of Lagos.

Santa Maria for outdoors enthusiasts

Get a luxurious villa in Santa Maria and take full advantage of the many possibilities that the parish's shores offer. Tourists and travellers can spend numerous hours of the day under the embracing warm summer sun. Presenting all kinds of packages with varied activities, the recreational companies in the area are the best options to bet on for an active day in the outdoors. In this case, popular companies such as Blue Ocean Divers and Kayaking & Snorkelling are the most promising options. They offer varied recreations to navigate the crystal clear waters of the coast with the help of a boat or explore them underwater with good quality equipment. Go for a thrilling kite surfing session or take part in an exhilarating scuba diving lesson and enjoy an action-packed holiday this season in the outdoors of Santa Maria. If you have a private villa in Algarve, ensure you visit Santa Maria Island to explore the exotic beaches.

1. Visit Ponta da Piedade and enjoy breathtaking coastal views
2. Meet Santa Maria's community in one of the area's events
3. Workout while traversing the parish's territory
4. Explore Lagos’ Farmers and Crafters Market and sample the parish products and crops
5. Get to know the parish nightlife in Santa Maria's bars
6. Have a delightful time shopping in the parish stores
7. Enjoy a taste of the parish cuisine in Santa Maria's eateries

1. Visit Ponta da Piedade and enjoy breathtaking coastal views

Offering a wonderful place to admire beautiful scenery or take great tourist photos, Ponta da Piedade is a popular landmark of the parish that every traveller should visit during their stay. Featuring a fantastic viewpoint facing the mighty Atlantic Ocean and fabulous caves in the cliffs open to the public to explore, this spot will be perfect for exploring nature at the parish. Visit the Ponta da Piedade de Santa Maria and enjoy an unparalleled natural spectacle where the turquoise waves of the ocean collide with the rocky shores of the parish. Travellers with holiday lettings in Carvoeiro take the long trip to bond with nature in Southern Portugal.

2. Meet Santa Maria's community in one of the area's events

Gathering residents of the parish and foreigners from all over the world in the territory of Santa Maria, the festivals and celebrations of the region are entertaining events. On your visit, rent a villa in Santa Maria and participate in the events to know a little more about the culture of the Portuguese coast. Events such as the Carnival, held in May, the Feira Arte Doce, organised in July, and the Annual Flamenco Festival are some of the most popular and promising options along the coast that you can enjoy. Come and celebrate together with the community at events and festivals in Lagos and Santa Maria and experience a host of new experiences during your wonderful holiday in Portugal.

3. Workout while traversing the parish's territory

The trails and paths of Santa Maria are other additions to the region that every holidaymaker should enjoy during their stay. Suitable for beginners, intermediate and expert hikers, the hiking routes will take you through challenging territories of the region and make you explore curious corners of the area. The trails offer the perfect spots to shoot some photos and remember the experience and are perfect for sightseeing. Put on your most comfortable shoes and traverse the fabulous Lagos to Porto de Mos Cliff Hike or the Porto de Mos to Atalaia Obelisk hike to get to know Santa Maria a little better.

4. Explore Lagos’ Farmers and Crafters Market and sample the parish products and crops

Held every first Saturday and Sunday of the month, the Lagos Market is a fantastic gathering where travellers from around the world can indulge in the region's fabulous local produce. The market features stalls with delicious foods and preserves as well as stands with superb handmade jewellery and accessories. Anyone who visits the market can test and sample the exquisite and remarkable talent of the area. Stroll down the large street of R. Victor da Costa e Silva and enjoy a different experience while you shop for delicious fresh fruits and buy beautiful necklaces. If you want souvenirs from Southern Portugal, leave your holiday letting in Almancil and take a day trip to Santa Maria.

5. Get to know the parish nightlife in Santa Maria's bars

Known for their fabulous spaces and good vibes, Santa Maria's pubs and inns are the best places in the region to experience the parish's nightlife and meet its wonderful community. The pubs cater a fantastic variety of wines, beers, ales and whiskies, delicious pub grubs to accompany and themed nights to enjoy something different. Check out Via Mós, Quinta das Laranjeiras Pool Bar and Tivoli Pub on your visit. Live new experiences with friends, meet the great community of the parish and dance the night away in the remarkable bars Santa Maria has to offer this season.

6. Have a delightful time shopping in the parish stores

Presenting a wide range of items of all styles, the shopping spots in Santa Maria are one of the parish's additions that every traveller should take advantage of. Acclaimed and frequented for its variety, the Intermarché, along with Fnac, presents two large branches in the parish territory. Visitors can get a grand variety of products, from books and video games to delicatessen and ornaments that will delight people of all ages and be perfect for gift giving. Complementary, the outskirts of the parish also present fabulous alternatives for a quick shopping spree. Explore the territory of Santa Maria and its outskirts while enjoying a retail therapy session and return home with fantastic and inexpensive products in your suitcase.

7. Enjoy a taste of the parish cuisine in Santa Maria's eateries

Providing travellers with a great diversity of typical dishes made with local products, the restaurants of Santa Maria provide a glimpse of the culture of the area. Catering all kinds of wines, dishes for all tastes and relaxing places to dine, establishments such as Quinta da Atalaia, A Comidinha and Amorizade are the best options to enjoy your meals. Places like the Ruby Pedra Alcada Pâtisserie and the O Táxi Snack Bar are the perfect alternatives where you can buy a quick bite on the go. Test the culinary talent of the area and sample Portuguese cuisine in the wonderful restaurants and eateries that Santa Maria has for you.