Algarve Holiday Villas - Museums in the Algarve

With rugged cliffs, crystal-clear water and golden sandy beaches among the region's attractions, it is easy to see why so many people choose to spend a sunshine holiday in Algarve holiday villas. But while it is wonderful to relax in on a picturesque spot by the coast, or go for a dip in the sea or your villa’s pool, you might also want to explore the area and visit a museum to find out more about the country’s history. From town museums to those focusing on a specialist subject, if you are a cultural buff, the Algarve has it all. Here’s our spotlight on some of the best that this region of Portugal has to offer.

When you are looking to book Algarve holiday villas, then Truly Algarve are the people to contact, with a superb range of accommodation on offer – either by the beach, in the town or, if you like to get away from it all, in a rural area. Here you can hire a car and go sight-seeing to discover more about this beautiful region and its rich culture.

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Top Museums to Visit

For a day out with a difference during your stay in our Algarve holiday villas, here is our selection of museums to visit. 

Central Algarve, Albufeira – Beyond its dazzling beaches, this top resort also has a wealth of culture. If you are a fan of superb antique porcelain, one small museum well worth a look is the city's collection of 15th and 16th century Ming Ceramics. The recently refurbished Archaeological Museum is at the centre of the old city, with a rich collection of objects found in the local area on display. These are arranged in four sections ranging from prehistoric, Roman and Moorish times, right through to the modern era. There are some impressive displays and re-creations here. The Municipal Art Gallery is small but has a good collection of work by local artists, including the famous Samora Barros, plus visiting exhibitions.

Eastern Algarve, Vilamoura –  Not far from the marina, you can visit a fascinating preserved Roman site, the Museum Cerro da Vila, which includes the remains of a Roman villa and public baths, as well as a burial site and some tanks where fish were salted. The small museum on the site includes relics found there and you can see fragments of mosaics and friezes. At nearby Loulé, the small Municipal Archaeology Museum features artefacts dating back to the Iron Age as well as the Roman period and later centuries.

Western Algarve, Lagos – The Museu Municipal Dr. José Formosinho has a collection of historic artefacts from the local area, ranging from clothes to woodcuts and ceramics. You can also buy a joint ticket which will admit you to the Church of San Antonio, which features amazing baroque gilt carvings, and the site of the town's 15th-century Slave Market. This attractive arched building has a tragic history, and is believed to have been the first of its kind in Europe.

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Truly Algarve has a wonderful choice of Algarve holiday villas to choose from, whether you are looking to stay in one of the coast's top resorts or would prefer a quieter location. We have a wide range of self-catering villas and apartments where you will be able to relax and enjoy your Portuguese break in style and luxury.

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Algarve Villas – A Fantastic Destination for Family Groups

Portugal is currently considered one of the best value family destinations in Europe and, if you are holidaying with family, we have a fantastic selection of Algarve Villas to suit parties large and small.

If you are holidaying in Portugal, you may want a to rent a larger villa if you are taking your vacation with extended family, or are teaming up with another couple with children to keep your little ones occupied.

Truly Algarve has villas to suit all types of holiday makers including family groups looking for a quiet location by the beach, or a large, secluded villa right in the heart of the Portuguese countryside.

Portugal is a great destination for families because it has a beautiful coastline, fantastic golden sandy beaches, family friendly restaurants, and plenty of sporting activities and child friendly attractions.

We have a wide range of Algarve villas to suit all budgets, from family friendly beach destinations to large villas in quiet village locations where you can enjoy scenic views across the surrounding countryside.

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Algarve Villas - A Wonderful Family Destination

Many people holidaying with relatives or friends with children of a similar age like to choose Algarve villas in the child friendly resorts of Carvoeiro, Rocha Brava, Luz, Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo.

From beautiful beaches to relax on, to rugged coastline to explore, the Algarve is a great family destination. Your children will have the chance to let off steam by taking part in the many water related activities such as boat trips, surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. Or, if you prefer land based action, horse riding and quad biking are some of the many sports that are popular with children.

If you enjoy eating out as a family on holiday, you won’t be disappointed. The people in the Algarve are very hospitable and there are some fantastic family-friendly restaurants which are suitable for even the smallest and fussiest of eaters and offer anything from traditional Portuguese food to pizza or Asian cuisine.

Some resorts are popular with younger visitors such as Rocha Brava resort, which is a great destination for family groups as it has everything from a tennis school, to games rooms and a kids club. The Farol restaurant overlooks the main pool so parents can relax while they watch the children splash about in the water.

If you want to explore the Algarve, you will find some wonderful child friendly attractions including animal parks, water parks, The Marine Zoo and adventure parks where your little ones can go tree top climbing!

Family Friendly Algarve Villas to Rent

We have Algarve villas for all budgets and to suit small or large family groups. Some of our villas benefit from private pools and tennis courts or large grounds for the children to play in.

The resort of Rocha Brava near Carvoeiro is nestled among landscaped grounds. We have private villas with four bedrooms that sleep up to nine or, if you are holidaying with another family, you can rent more than one villa on the site.

Vale do Lobo is a resort popular with families and has a spectacular beach for you and your little ones to relax on. Our largest villa is Villa San Antonio, a luxury six bedroom villa which sleeps 12. It is suitable for older children, rather than very young ones, as it has huge gardens with a large, ornamental lake, as well as a private pool, tennis court and a pool table.

Luz is a family friendly resort with superb beaches and wonderful, family friendly restaurants. Our biggest villa here is Casa Colina which has four bedrooms, a private pool and tennis court and sleeps up to eight. 

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