Armacao de Pera holidays, Algarve Holiday rentals - villas & holiday homes to rent in Armacao de Pera
Armacao de Pera is a small beach resort town in the Faro district of the Algarve, offering a stunning selection of villa holiday rental property often with private swimming pools. Although, this is a far more sleepy neck of the woods compared to its more lively neighbours such as Albufeira and Vilamoura, Armacao de Pera and its surrounding area offers a surprising amount of activity. There are some stunning beaches along this part of the coast, Armacao de Pera also has charm and you always receive an incredibly warm welcome Armacao de Pera is a big hit with young families, couples and retirees looking to get away from the crowds and experience great local cuisine and hospitality.
This is not necessarily a pretty little fishing village although there are remnants of the old village with cobbled streets however it is made up for by the beautiful bay with its beaches such as Praia de Armacao de Pera which is a stunning family friendly beach, from here tourists can go on pre-booked boat tours that explore the spectacular caves and cliffs along the coast, this is an activity well worth doing and typically takes 1hr 20mins. When it comes to food, Armacao de Pera is very well equipped with an impressive range on offer, originally an old fishing village means that if you are keen on fish and seafood then you are in for a real treat here with fresh produce from the sea combined with great cuisine and all for seriously good value.
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Restaurants | 20+ |
Fortaleza de Armacao de Pera - 16th Century Fort | ✔ |
Nossa Senhora da Rocha - stunning walk along the clifftops | ✔ |
Algarve Dive experience - Dive schools along the coast | ✔ |
Spa & wellness | ✔ |
Family friendly | ✔ |
Car recommended | ✔ |
Golf - Vale de Milho Golf Club | ✔ |
Best beach | Praia de Armacao de Pera |
International airport | Faro (50km) |
Nearest train station | Estombar station (6km from Carvoeiro) |
Featured villas in Armacao de Pera
This small resort has fantastic beaches on the Algarve, formally a fishing village it now offers a wide selection of self-catering holiday rental accommodation from luxurious villas to developments of apartments with pools and facilities. Renting a villa in Armacao de Pera or holiday home can be the ideal base for exploring the local area and is perfect for families, friends and groups. Holiday rentals provide the freedom, flexibility and space to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
See all rentalsThings to see and do in Armacao de Pera
Armacao de Pera and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic towns and countryside to explore. It also boasts some stunning beaches and world class golf courses.
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Algar Seco - stunning grouping of caves in the cliffs by the sea | ✔ |
Praia de Armacao de Pera - great beach | ✔ |
Wine tours | ✔ |
Diving and snorkeling - several schools here with all the gear | ✔ |
Boat trips - several take off from Armacao de Pera beach to take in the caves and grottos | ✔ |
Golf club - Victoria Golf Club | ✔ |
Walk along the Nossa de Senhora da Rocha | ✔ |
Our view on Armacao de Pera
A popular tourist destination, Armacao de Pera is an old fishing village and although not the prettiest on the Algarve it has fantastic beaches as well as lots to expore as well as loads of activities in the surrounding area as well as a superb local cuisine which is outstanding value for money. Staying in a Armacao de Pera holiday rentals is the best way to experience the village with its local beaches and is ideal for families, friends and groups. They provide the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want - home from home.