If you need somewhere to stay in Praia da Luz ( or close by ), short term or long term, here are some places which may be of interest. The Villas and townhouses listed here are privately owned and have been submitted by the owners themselves.

Updates are already being received for this year ( see the summary box to the right ).

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If you do book any of these places I would appreciate a mention where you found the information, for no other reason than it will perhaps encourage the owners / proprietors to keep me up to date with their latest details.

I am quite happy to publish visitors comments alongside the relative property, so if you do happen to book any of the accommodation listed here, perhaps you would be prepared to share your experience with others through this page?

Regrettably the Algarve has its share of crime as do all holiday destinations. Avoid ruining your holiday by being a victim and make sure you lock up when leaving your accommodation, whether its an hotel or ( even more so ) a private villa. Those aluminium shutters that are fitted in almost all places are a good deterrent. Avoid leaving any personal items in view or unattended. Just like at home don't tempt would-be thieves. The police are pretty hot on this, so don't be offended if they point out an oversight to you.

Map of Accommodation in and around Praia da Luz

Houses / Villas

A few privately owned Town Houses and Villas available to rent in Praia da Luz. Please use the property's own links for more details, current availability and a breakdown of the costs. note Villa / House price ranges may be shown in Euros or GB pounds depending on the property. If you would like to feature your ( privately owned property ) on this page please Contact me.
3 Bedroom Town House	A spacious 3 bedroom semi-detached town house. Sleeps 6+. 2 bathrooms, 1 cloakroom. Sunny Terrace. Price Range :£260 to £810 per week. Where:Located in a quiet residential cul-de-sac but within 10 minutes walk of the town centre and the beach. Address:43 Mordias do Mar, Praia da Luz. Tel:See their own webpage Web:Luzholiday.com

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Property Type:	Town House ( semi-detached ), located in a quiet cul-de-sac.
Accommodation Type:	Self-catering.
Location:	Close to the seafront, and the town ( 5 to 10 minutes walk ).
Suitability:	Families. Golfing parties. ( Sea / Beach ) Fishing parties.
Considerations:	Children are more than welcome (but please bear in mind there is an open stairway). As there is a stairway to the bedrooms, the property is not really suitable for wheelchairs. Pets are not allowed.
General:	Full Central heating throughout. Linen provided (linen change once a week). Towels provided ( but not beach towels ). Satellite TV. DVD player ( Rental shop available locally, see our shopping resource pages ). Radio / Cassette player. Telephone ( local calls free ) Internet (Connection only. Pay as you go card needed, available from local newsagents)
Kitchen:	4 ring Cooker. Oven and Grill. Microwave. Freezer. Fridge. Washing machine. Dishwasher. All crockery and cutlery, utensils etc.... Breakfast table and stools.
Living Room:	Two sofas ( one a sofa bed ). 2 glass / wrought iron coffee tables. Open fireplace. TV / Satellite / DVD table.
Dining Area:	Glass topped wrought iron dining table Seating for 6 people.
Hall cupboard:	Coat Hooks. Vacuum Cleaner. Iron & Ironing board.
Bathrooms:	1 general bathroom, bath / shower, bidet, hand basin, wc. (First Floor). 1 en suite (Master Bedroom), bath / shower, bidet, hand basin, wc. (First Floor). 1  wc with hand basin. ( Ground floor ).
No. of bedrooms:	1 'master' twin en-suite bedroom with patio windows to balcony with table and seating. 1 twin bedroom with French windows and a standing room balcony. 1 twin bedroom with plenty of built in cupboard space. A sofa bed in the Lounge area could possibly be used to sleep an additional 1/2.
Outside:	Large, sunny, trellised terrace with large (re-tractable) awning and parasols. Seating, table and sun loungers. Partially gardened at the rear entrance. Entrances from the road at the front ( steps ) and rear ( no steps ).
Parking:	Street parking front and rear. A large double garage and storage area ( with remote operated electric door ) located beneath the building.
Services included:	A cleaning service is provided twice per week. Linen change is made prior to arrival and then once per week for longer stays.

5 Bedroom Villa with pool

A luxurious 5 bedroom villa & pool near the beach and town. Sleeps up to 12. Comprising of 5 large bedrooms ( 4 en-suite ), huge lounge, private pool, 2 patios, 1 balcony & roof terrace all with sea views. Price Range :£700 to £1700 per week. Where :Praia da Luz Contact :Joanne Eldridge. Tel U.K.:+44 (0)208 4609900 (Office hours) Tel U.K.:+44 (0)7956 563335 (24 hours)

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Property type	Villa ( Semi detached )
Accommodation type	Self Catering
Location	Quiet location. Close to the seafront, and the town ( 10 minutes walk ).
Suitability	Families. Golfing parties.
Property sleeps	12
General	Central heating, Hairdryer, Linen, Safe, Tea/Coffee making, Telephone, Towels provided, Maid service ( On Request ),
Kitchen	4 ring cooker, Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Grill, Hob, Microwave, Oven, Washing machine.
Dining	Kitchen, Lounge, Seats 8,
Outside	Balcony, Barbecue, Parking, Terrace / Patio, 8 Sun loungers, 2 x 6 seater patio tables.
Pool details	Private ( own ) large pool.
Living area	Audio tape player, CD player, Radio, Satellite or Cable TV, Stereo, Television, Video or DVD, Seats 12
Rooms	1 Twin bedroom, 1 Family room, Total bedrooms: 5, 4 Double bedrooms
Bathrooms	1 Bathroom, 1 Cloak room, Total bathrooms: 4, 4 En-suite, 3 Shower rooms
Comments	The Villa is available for smaller groups at a discount ( outside of July & August ), please call for further price information. Central heating in winter months is included in the tariff. There is a linen change each week and maid service is available at extra cost.

4 Bedroom Town House with Pool

A newly renovated spacious town house. Sleeps up to 10 with 4 bedrooms over two floors. Fully furnished. An 11 metre private pool. Sunny 2 tier terrace with BBQ. Price Range :€ 819 to € 1197 per week. Where:Located on one of the small roads leading down to the beach ( 3 minutes walk ). Address:3 Rua da Praia, Praia da Luz. Tel:See the webpage Web:Algarvepropertyrental.com

2+ Bedroom Town House & Communal Pool

A three storey town house in a secure private condominium in the Quinta da Bela Vista area above Praia da Luz. Sleeps up to 6 with 2 Double bedrooms and a 'spare' bedroom with 2 singles. Fully furnished. 'On the doorstep access' to the two communal pools. Price Range :£345 to £795 per week. Where:Urbanização da Bela Vista, 8600-184 Luz Lagos. Address:Quinta da Bela Vista, Praia da Luz. Tel:See the webpage Web:casa-dos-sonhos.net

3 Bedroom Villa with pool

A great ocean view, private pool and garden, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, central heating, satellite TV, DVD, CD/Radio. The house is built on 2 levels with the bedrooms on the 1st floor; 2 of them share a terrace overlooking the pool, garden and has sea views. Bedroom 1 has 2 beds and an en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 has 2 beds. Bedroom 3 has a double bed and patio doors to the garden. The main bathroom has a shower and w.c. is located between bedrooms 2 & 3. The living room on the ground floor has doors opening into a large terrace by the private pool, and the garden. The fully equipped kitchen has a door to the pool. Maid service ( 2 x week ) Price Range :€760 - €1435 per week. Address :Urbanização Vila das Acácias, Luz Lagos 8600. Tel ( mobile ) :(+351) 912 217 026. Email :Algarve.praiadaluz Web :Geocities.com

2 Bedroom Townhouse shared pool

Located in an award winning purpose-built golf and leisure holiday resort at Parque da Floresta, this privately owned, superb 2 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse, provides great self-catering accommodation, has stunning views over the golf course and surrounding countryside of the unspoilt Costa Vicentina National Park. The newly built Quinta da Encosta Velha golf village has a restaurant, reception, 4 communal heated pools with sun loungers and a paddling pool. These properties are classified as Deluxe - the ultimate in comfort and design to provide a luxurious holiday environment. Use of the health club, indoor pool and the outdoor pool beside the spa within the main resort of Parque da Floresta is available at an additional charge. Equipped with high quality furnishings and appliances for your relaxation and enjoyment, our air conditioned townhouse will provide you with: (Luxury linen, towels, tea towels and beach towels are provided). Travel Cot and High Chair available at no extra charge. Maid service once a week plus changeover clean at the end of each week with extra service available if required. 24 Hour reception for check in, information and assistance. Multi-lingual staff. 24 Hour security. Price Range :£300 - £850 per week. Contact :Avril & Jim. Sutton Coldfield. West Midlands. U.K. Address :North of Salema, just off the N125. Parqe da Floresta Golf Course. Tel ( U.K ) :+44 (0)7973 685679. Web :Golfingholidayportugal.com

Self Catering Apartments

Some self catering apartments in Praia da Luz. Definitely cheaper than Villas, Houses and Hotels. Maybe not so practical for large families.
Luz Tavern Apartments	A choice of two privately owned, centrally located, self catering apartments. Close to the beach and town centre. A choice of one 1 bedroom and one 2 bedroom apartments. See the website for more detail. Where:Praia da Luz. Web:luztavern
Luz Tavern Apartments	A luxury 3 bedroom, penthouse apartment. Beach front location. See the website for more details. Where:Praia da Luz. Web:luztavern
The Beach Apartments	Studio and one bedroom apartments on the beach front at Praia da Luz. The Sea is the pool. There is no other accommodation nearer to the water in Praia da Luz! Modern kitchens. Flat screen TV with English and Portuguese channels. Maid service twice per week with regular linen change. No road to cross to access the beach. A Family run business dealing direct with families. 01/2010 Winter 2009 is being spent on major re-painting and re-furnishing for the 2010 season. 01/2010 Opening 1st April 2010, Prices through April are all the same ( no increase for Easter ! ) Where :Praia da Luz. Open :from April 1st. Bookings :Contact Sophie and / or see the website below. Tel :(+351) 282 789 336 Email :Sophie@luzbeachapartments.co.uk. 03/2010Web :LuzBeachApartments
Luz Ocean Club 2 bedroom Apartment	This privately owned, remodernised luxury apartment is located within the Garden Phase of the prestigious Luz Ocean Club, overlooking beautiful gardens with fabulous sea views from the balcony & main bedroom window. Having been fully refurbished in 2008, the property benefits from a brand new fully tiled bathroom and fitted integrated kitchen. Tastefully decorated throughout, the apartment offers all the home comforts you would come to expect including: Flat screen TV, DVD Player, IPOD Dock, dishwasher, washing machine and outdoor BBQ. A stay at the apartment includes full access to all the facilities at The Ocean Club, including 4 pools (1 indoor), five all weather tennis courts, discounts at 4 nearby Championship Golf courses, restaurants, bars and a 24 hour manned reception. Pricing :£325 - £725 (GB pounds) per week. Where :Luz Ocean Club, Praia da Luz. Open :all year. Bookings :Contact Jason and / or see the website below. Tel U.K. :+44 (0)1142 830802 Mobile U.K. :+44 7717 858888 Fax U.K. :+44 (0)1142 830844 Email : Luzoceanholidays 05/2010Web :Luzoceanholidays
Boavista Golf Resort Apartments	A choice of two 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms self contained luxury apartments. One has front line golf views of the 1st green, 17th and lakes ( Firstgreen ) and the other has panoramic golf views of the 14th green, 15th, 16th, lakes and pool ( Lakeview ). Full details, Availability and On-line booking available at the web link below. Pricing :£315 - £735 (GB pounds) per week. Where :Boavista Golf Resort ( Lagos / Praia da Luz ). Tel (U.K.) :+ 44 (0) 7967 553 430. Web : Firstgreen.co.uk
Dunas do Alvor	A T1 west-facing apartment on the popular resort complex in Alvor, which sleeps 2/4 and is fully furnished as a second home. Owned by Michael and Mary McBride. Where :Alvor U.K. Mobile :07950 802933, Email :michael mcbride, Enquire :at Marco's Bistro Bar on the complex. Web :www.michaelmcbride.co.uk
Dunas do Alvor	A T2 privately owned apartment on the popular resort complex in Alvor A two bedroom apartment, south facing a nicely appointed. Owned by Jean & Laurie Fineman Where :Alvor Tel :0118 946 1461. Email :contact Enquire :at Marco's Bistro Bar on the complex. Web :Dunas.co.uk.

Resort Complexes

Luz has one huge complex which is the Ocean Club. It spreads throughout the town. It is divided up into various 'villages' which take bookings and function as individual businesses whilst sharing the facilities of all parts. This seems to work well and the layout is not as intrusive as you would think.
Ocean Club	Ocean Club Main Reception. A resort complex offering fully serviced apartments in the centre of Praia da Luz, with attached sports and dining facilities Where:Rua Dirieta. Praia da Luz. Tel:(+351) 282 771 000 Fax: Web:luzoceanclub
Mark Warner / Ocean Club	Part of the Ocean Club complex. A 5  court ( Astroturf ) tennis club. Lessons available. 2 Restaurants, 2 Bars, 2 Swimming Pools, and a salon. 50 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. See their own website for packages. Where:Praia da Luz, 8600-160 Luz Lagos. Tel:(+351) 282 Fax:(+351) 282  Web:Markwarner
Palm Bay / Ocean Club	An apartment complex within the Ocean Club Where:Praia da Luz, 8600-160 Luz Lagos. Tel ( U.K. ) :0870 490 2524 Tel:Other countries: (+351) 282 771 000 E-Mail:Reservations@luzoceanclub.com Web:Palmbay
Waterside Village / Ocean Club	An apartment complex within the Ocean Club. With simple, bright decor and furnishings, accommodation includes balconies, living areas and kitchens. Guests can swim in the hotel’s five pools, take lunch at the poolside bars or play a set of tennis on the hotel’s courts. Where:Rua Direita 44 Praia da Luz 8600-160 Luz Lagos. Tel:  Fax:  Web:Luzoceanclub.com
Porto Dona Maria	Guest House / Hotel / Villas. Double / Twin Bed and Breakfast from € 55.00 to € 133.42 per room. Swimming Pool. Tennis Court. Poolside Cafe, Restaurant, Grocery shop. 54 Townhouses, 35 Villas. Where:Sitio Dos Montinhos Da Luz. Praia De Luz. Lagos 8601 926, Praia Luz, Tel :(+351) 282 690 300. Fax :(+351) 282 697 147. Email : pdonamaria@hoteis-belver.pt Web:portodonamaria.com
Dunas do Alvor	An apartment complex in Alvor. Light, bright, great expanses of open area. Large designer swimming pool. Children's pool. Several Bistros, bars and restaurants are located on the complex. Many of the apartments are privately owned but are managed by a reception area. Used by Thompson, Thos. Cook amongst others. About a 10 minute walk from the beach. Where :Estrada da Barca. Alvor Tel :t.b.a. Fax :t.b.a. Web :Thomson.co.uk ( holiday packages )

Hotels

Hotel Tips :  Don't use the Telephones in your room. They are terribly expensive. However, using the Hotel's own Fax machine is normally cheaper than the Post Office. Avoid using your mobile phone except for emergencies. Unless you are on some sort of special tariff it is still very expensive to make and receive calls.
Belavista da Luz	The hotel has 39 rooms and 6 suites. All with balcony, satellite TV, air conditioning/heating, refrigerator, tea/coffee facility, direct-dial telephone, safe and hairdryer. Disabled rooms. Tennis court, heated pool, family pool, and children's playground. Health club, Gymnasium. Internet booth and Wi-Fi hotspot. I've had several of emails recommending this hotel. Where :Coming into Luz ( on the Espiche road ), on the left as you come down the long steep hill to the seafront. Just off the EN537-1 ( Rua 1 de Maio ), Quinta da Bela Vista. Praia da Luz. Tel :(+351) 282 788 655. Fax :(+351) 282 788 656. E-Mail :Hoteldaluz@mail.telepac.pt Web :belavistadaluz
Luz Bay Club	73 room hotel. Situated 150 metres from the beach. Two family pools, a children's pool and tennis court are set in the landscaped gardens; a restaurant serves breakfast and dinner buffets, and a poolside snack bar opens in warm weather. Where:Rua do Jardim 8600-565 Praia da Luz. Reservations :(+351) 282 423 770 Fax :(+351) 282 416 099 Web :n/a
Praia do Burgau	43 rooms. A completely ecological designed hotel even down to the paint. Where :Rua da Fortaleza, Burgau - Budens 8650-111 Tel :(+351) 282 690 160 Fax :(+351) 282 690 159
Porto Dona Maria	See above Complexes. Hotel and Complex.
Residencial	A large modern hotel. Half board only (?). Rooms with sea view terraces. Just yards from the beach.   Where :R. 28 De Janeiro, Praia Da Salema 8650-200 Budens. Tel :(+351) 282 695 328 Fax :(+351) 282 695 329 E-Mail :info@hotelsalema.com Web :Hotelsalema.com
Vila Luz ( Aparthotel )	Smart ( 2007 ) Self contained Apartments in an hotel ( Aparthotel ) with a large pool and a children's pool, landscaped gardens and a good sea views. A spacious lounge. Where:Ponta da Gaivota Lote nº 66 8600-119 Praia da Luz - Lagos. ( Has a large blue neon letter 'H' on the roof, you can't miss ). Tel:(+351) 282 771 110 Fax :(+351) 282 771 119 Web :vila-luz

Inns (Estalegum) and Guest Houses ( Vivenda )

Inns (Estalegum), Pensions and Guest Houses (Vivenda) are quite plentiful in the Algarve but are not the easiest to locate. They are by far the cheapest form of accommodation especially for the shorter stays. Not to be confused with 'Aparthotels' which are usually a group of apartments with hotel type facilities.
Infante do Mar	A four-star ( estalegum ) inn with 30 rooms most with ocean views. Breakfast included; €76–100. Restaurant, bar and pool. Open:February to October. Where:Praia da Salema. 1km from the seafront on the road to Figueira.  Tel:(+351) 282 690 100 Fax:(+351) 282 690 109 Web:
Vivenda Aurora Sol	Guest house on the road between Praia da Luz and Burgau. Sea views. Pool. 2 bed en-suite € 50 - € 85 per night. Where:Praia da Luz / Burgau. Tel:(+351) 282 788 667 Fax:(+351) 282 760 427 E-Mail:agostinho.matos@netvisao.pt
Casa Grande	A restored Portuguese estate house offering a restaurant and guesthouse accommodation, situated at the top of Burgau village. All rooms have private bathrooms and some have private balconies Where:Burgau. Tel:(+351) 282 697 416 Fax:(+351) 282 697 825 Email:casagrandeportugal@yahoo.com Web:Casagrande

Campsites and Caravan Parks

Don't dismiss this as a form of holiday 'accommodation'. Camping in the Algarve is nothing like camping back in the U.K, its something to do with the weather I think. Plenty of places to be found in the Algarve, all with first class facilities. Most have tents, caravans and even bungalows to rent. The most economical way of visiting the Algarve.
Camping / Bungalow Park  Turiscampo	Open all year, 80 plots with electrics. 44 Bungalows. 5 mobile homes. Full program of events ( Summer ) e.g. disco, pool, jazz nights etc... even has Wi-Fi facilities. Where:On the EN125 Espiche 8600-109 Lagos Where:Espiche Tel:(+351) 282 789 265 Fax:(+351) 282 788 578 E-Mail( Info ) :info@turiscampo.com E-Mail ( Reservations ) :reservas@turiscampo.com Web:Turiscampo.com
Camping Orbitur-Valverde	Open all year. About 3km from the beach. Restaurant, bar, pool, playground, tennis and a minimarket. Mobile home service station Tents, Caravans and Bungalows for rent. Where:5 minutes up the 'old' road into Praia da Luz - Valverde Tel:(+351) 282 789 211 / 2 Fax:(+351) 282 789 213 E-Mail:info@orbitur.pt
Quinta Dos Carriços	Camping Site and Apartments. Restaurant and supermarket on-site. More Private than most. Where:Praia da Salema. Tel:(+351) 282 695 201 Fax:(+351) 282 695 122 E-Mail:info@orbitur.pt Web:Quintadoscarricos.com
Camping Trindade	Open all year. About 200m from the beach. Restaurant, bar, snack bar, pool ( 500m ), playground, minimarket. Where:Praia d. Ana. Apartado 680 - 8900-512. Lagos Tel:(+351) 282 763 893 Fax:(351 282 762 885 Web:
Camping Lagos	Open all year. - About 800 from the beach. restaurant, bar, pool, playground, tennis, supermarket Where:Estrada Porto Mós, Apartado 105 - 8601 Lagos. Tel:(+351) 282 760 031 / 2 / 3/ 4 Fax:(+351) 282 760 035 Web:

Other Accommodation Site Links

I'll use this area for places that don't fit comfortably into the above categories.
Static & Mobile Homes	KITUR Mobile Homes. On top of the advantage of not needing any licenses to "park" your home in any type of plot, there is also always the possibility that you may decide to buy a new plot of land somewhere else and wish to relocate at some point, in which case you can simply take your home with you!. Where :Estrada Nacional 9. Km 17 - RAL 2710-446 - Sintra Tel :(+0351) 219 613 474 ( 13.30 - 19.30 ). Email :kitur 03/2010Web:kitur.pt
Disabled Accommodation	David Player, Wheeling Around The Algarve. I have heard that this is the place to contact if you are seeking accommodation suitable for wheelchair bound travellers. The gentleman concerned is himself is in a wheelchair and is well qualified to advise as he makes it his business to check out all facilities available in the Algarve personally. Where :Rua Casa do Povo 1, Apartado 3421. 8135-905 Almancil Tel :(+0351) 289 393 636. Fax :(+0351) 289 397 448. Web:Player.pt ( 03/10 currently under re-development )
Disabled Accommodation	Choose Portugal A site which advertises disabled friendly holiday accommodation in Portugal. 24 of the properties featured are in the Algarve. Web:Choose Portugal
Disabled Accommodation	Accessible Accommodation Another site that specialises in Wheelchair Friendly holiday accommodation worldwide including this link to the Algarve section. Web:Accessible Accommodation
Algarve4me .com	Holiday Rentals Web Site Web:Algarve4me.com
Pousadas Juventude (Youth Hostel)	The Youth Hostel in Lagos. Capacity : 64 Beds, 1 Double bedroom without bathroom, 5 Double bedrooms with bathroom, 13 Multiple bedrooms with 4 beds, 1 Extra bed. Open:08.00 - 12.00 ( Reception ) Where:R. Lançarote de Freitas, 50 8600-605 Lagos Tel :(+351) 282 761 970. Fax :(+351) 282 769 684. E-Mail :lagos@movijovem.pt Web :Pousadasjuventude