With a stunning coastline, a landscape of mountains, greenery and sandstone cliffs, and an abundance of activities, holidays to Portugal give you a lot for little expense. You’ll soon discover a Portugal holiday is a wonderful mix of contemporary tourist resorts and charming old villages and towns. Whether you opt to stay on the mainland or the Portuguese islands of Madeira or Porto Santo, you’ll never be bored.

One o the most popular holiday hotspots is the Algarve. With its warm shores, picturesque walking spots, impressive golf courses and nightlife, it’s always bustling with smiling holidaymakers, and, from here it’s super easy to explore and adventure the rest of the country.

Whether you’re looking for a family friendly holiday, a fun-packed party scene, or a cheap holiday to Portugal, there’s an impressive variety of resorts for the perfect holiday here. From the sleepy fishermen’s village of Armacao de Pera to the exuberance of Lagos, in Portugal you’re sure to find a holiday that suits your taste – and your budget.

Seaside happiness

The Portuguese coastline is stunning. Whether you’re drawn to the bustling beaches at Carvoeiro or the amazing natural beauty of Praia Da Oura, you’ll soon find your own favourite spot on holiday in Portugal.

With over 80 Blue Flag beaches in the Algarve and so many stretches of sand to choose from across the other resorts, it’s little wonder that the most popular activities for holidaymakers in Portugal is sunbathing and snorkelling. Plus, spending your days on these beautiful shores is completely free, so what’s not to love?

Adventurous children can spend hours of fun exploring the secret coves and exciting rock pools that exist along this extensive coastline. You can even spend a day whale watching around Madeira’s shores or simply lap up the rays on Porto Santo’s enviable 10km stretch of sand.

The famous rock formations at Praia da Rocha or the backdrop of yellow sandstone cliffs at Praia da Marinha are probably best viewed by boat – hop on a catamaran cruise or a speedboat tour to fully appreciate their natural beauty.

Cheap days out in Portugal

Whether you’re browsing holidays to Portugal for a trip away with the family, a romantic week with your partner or a fun-filled party week with friends, Portugal has plenty of activities for everyone – and, they don’t have to cost a fortune.

Lagos is renowned for its busy nightlife so it’s perfect for some laid back evening fun, or to dance the night away until the sun rises. But, the resort is also great during the day, and particularly if you’re keen to learn kite surfing, windsurfing or just plain old surfing. Any of the beaches surrounding Lagos will allow you to learn something new and get your adrenaline fix. Cheap holidays to Portugal can be filled with activities and action, but of course you can just lay back and relax too!

Exploring Portugal’s stunning coastline by boat is another great way to see what it has to offer, or even join a kayak tour and discover for yourself some intriguing rock formations and secret coves. Madeira’s Funchal is the place to head to if you want to experience life on the open sea. You may even spot dolphins and whales!

Often, boat trips and similar excursions can be booked online ahead of your holiday which can be a super handy way to keep an eye on spending and budgets.

Golf looms large in the lives of many, and Portugal has an abundance of golf courses, particularly in the Algarve. From Vale de Milho Golf in Carvoeiro to Benamor golf course in Tavira, any golf enthusiasts will fall in love with the high quality of the greens, the excellent clubhouses as well as the awesome surrounding landscape. So if you’re a golfer, or just looking for something different to do, enjoy the beaming sunshine and incredible views all while putting some holes – hopefully!

Dancing the night away

If you’re looking for nights of unbridled fun with a holiday to Portugal, Albufeira is one of the best places for cocktails and laid-back bars and is probably the most popular resorts for nightlife in Portugal.

Porto Santo may look sleepy in the day but by night the island takes on a much more vibrant complexion. With international DJs hosting parties at the new dockside development of Penedo do Sono, the island’s only town of Vila Baleira attracts a healthy party crowd.

Madeira is another popular pick that seems calm and sleepy during the week, but once the weekend arrives, it comes alive. There are open-air parties in Funchal – the number one destination on the island to dance the night away and really let your hair down.

There are also plenty of slower-paced, relaxed bars in all of Portugal’s resorts, perfect if you’re looking to head out for a few drinks but no hangover in the morning.

Dining in Portugal

Just as impressive as it’s nightlife is the dining scene in Portugal. If you’re looking for resorts that have gained a healthy reputation for the quality of their restaurants, then you’re in luck with any of the resorts, but in particular, Alvor and Armacao de Pera fit the bill perfectly.

You’ll find restaurants suited to all, whether you’re looking to try a local dish, enjoy your home favourites, or maybe indulge in a delicious pasta or pizza dish. There’s something for everyone, and every budget. Prices in Portugal tend to be similar to those in the UK which is really handy when it comes to budgeting for your stay, but even if your cheap Portugal holiday has a strict budget, or you’re staying All Inclusive, be sure to dine out once or twice to get the full experience.

You could always be adventurous and take a drive, stopping off at anywhere that looks appealing. This will no doubt reward you with restaurants serving fresh fish straight from the Atlantic that morning, as well as Portuguese classics like piri piri chicken. We certainly recommend trying the delicious Portuguese cuisine when on holiday in Portugal – you haven’t holidayed right without it!