Ferragudo is a super pretty picture postcard fishing village in the Lagoa district of the Algarve region in Southern Portugal. It offers a stunning selection of villa holiday rental property often with private swimming pools. Ferragudo is certainly one of the prettiest villages on the Algarve and has a warm charming atmosphere. This is not where you come to party into the small hours but if you want culture, nbice little cafes and fish restaurants and a fantastic base to explore the wonderful Algarve coastline with its stunning beaches, caves and cliffs then Ferragudo is the place for you.

Just next to Ferragudo's marina is the beautiful beach of Praia da Rocha and the Fort of Santa Catarina de Ribamar which are well worth spending the day at. The village of Ferragudo sits at the mouth of estuary of the river Arade and opposite you will see that many boats and masts in the Portimao marina which is the start of the Praia da Rocha which is a fantastic beach with loads of activity. Ferragudo is a pretty place with a lovely easy going atmosphere, if you want more activities then you do not need to venture far to find the action. This is a great holiday destination for the whole family.

Things to see and do in Ferragudo

Ferragudo 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.