Cheap Holidays to Portugal

From beautiful cities to golden sands, Portugal is one of the most popular holiday destinations with good reason. If golden stretches of sand fringed by rugged orange cliffs and rolling azure waters are what you're searching for, holidays to Portugal will be the perfect pick. The Algarve region, situated on the south coast, is the best spot for gorgeous beach getaways and is home to the popular resorts of Lagos, Albufeira and Vilamoura. If you can drag yourself away from the pristine beaches and incredible watersports, explore traditional fishing towns, tee off on world-class golf courses, admire the dramatic scenery and discover charming little villages. Portugal holidays don't stop there – once the sun sets, indulge in fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants in a marina before hitting the classic Portuguese wine bars.

The Algarve's 150 Beaches

The Algarve coast in southern Portugal is dotted with over 150 beaches, so you're sure to find one to spend the day on. The warm Mediterranean climate and rolling Atlantic waters make the area a hot spot for watersports, so there's plenty of reasons to make a splash. The Praia da Marinha in Lagoa, with its rust-coloured cliffs and caves, is fantastic for sunbathing and, of course, snapping fantastic photos. Praia da Falésia in Albufeira boasts a long sandy strip that's surrounded by white cliffs and shaded by pine trees, perfect for a late afternoon stroll. Head to Praia da Rocha, Portimão to kick back on the sands, get the kids surfing lessons and enjoy the nightlife in lively waterfront bars, or if you're staying near the capital, check out the breezy golden sand beach of Guincho, Lisbon.

See the cities

With cracking deals to Porto and Lisbon, Portugal is becoming a hotspot for weekend city break lovers. The combination of endless blue skies, incredible street food and great wine, plus sights, activities and beaches on your doorstep mean you can have a fab getaway for less with friends and family.

Indulge in Watersports

There's plenty of opportunity to be a water baby on your holidays in Portugal, with fun-loving activities from sailing, kayaking and scuba-diving to body-boarding, surfing and powerboat racing! Wherever you stay, there'll be plenty of opportunities to make a splash. Go dolphin and whale-watching in Madeira or if you're feeling particularly adventurous, try your hand at white-water rafting on the Rio Minho or hydro-speeding down Rio Pavia!

Explore the Outdoors

Whether you're chilling in the Algarve or heading inland, you can find a wealth of outdoors activites from paddleboarding, hiking, surfing and kite surfing to cooking classes, waterparks and horse riding. Explore the village of Beiras, walk along a misty Lagoa do Fogo or head to Flores, popularly termed the "Jurassic Park of Azores". If you're feeling active, take on a hiking challenge with Mount Pico and  watch the sunrise over Portugal’s highest mountain at 7,713 feet. Adventure lovers can also  explore nature trails on horseback through São Miguel and Faial, or bike across São Miguel, São Jorge and Pico.