Quinta Storchennest

The Algarve area is synonymous with lovely beaches – and you’ll have plenty of those nearby to visit when you're staying here. Praia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha (10 minutes' drive) is your closest, and other options include Praia dos Salgados and Praia de Galé (both 20 minutes) or the more remote-feeling Praia de Marinha (15 minutes). This stretch of coast isn't all about the beach though – there are also some pretty incredible cliffs and caves to check out, the most famous being Benagil Cave. Boat trips leave from the little village of Benagil (15 minutes) or nearby Armação de Pêra (also 15 minutes), a bigger town that also has activity centres for kayak tours, canyoning trips, surf lessons and other watersports. The coast draws most of the attention around here, but there are plenty of treasures inland too – horse riding and golf are among the activities you could fill your time with, and there are several wineries to visit. Nearby, stop by in Porches to explore its ceramics and craft shops, or cool down with an afternoon swooshing down the waterslides at Aqualand Algarve (both five minutes).