June 21st, 2024

The Ria Formosa Natural Park stretches along 60 kms of the south-east Algarve coast - you can see its whole expanse as you fly over and into Faro airport to land. Protected from the open o...

March 4th, 2024

With 14 wine producing regions in the country (including the islands) and 285 native grape varieties - of which they are extremely proud - the Portuguese have a general disinclination toward...

January 7th, 2022

Travelling with the kids: Four helpful tips to make family holidays memorable! Everyone knows that travel builds character, and that is doubly true for children. Through travel little ones h...

January 3rd, 2022

Must-Dos in Parque das Nações: Lisbon is known for its iconic narrow cobblestone streets, the charming Alfama Fado clubs, and its various landmarks like the Monument to the Exp...

January 3rd, 2022

Why Portugal ranks highest for preferred travel destinations… Portugal’s stunning but very different regions, their various histories, gastronomies, and of course, their wines m...

November 8th, 2021

The Azores (Açores in Portuguese) is an autonomous region of Portugal and consists of nine islands, the largest of which is São Miguel. The islands of Pico, Terceira, Sã...

May 6th, 2021

Meet the team! Operating since 2003 and being locally based, AB Villa Rentals is proud of the knowledge and personal service it offers those looking for exclusive holiday rentals in Portugal...

March 2nd, 2021

It all started with Catherine of Braganza! While it’s fairly common knowledge that the Western world has China to thank for the original cultivation of this tannic brew, it’s f...

September 4th, 2020

The Algarve currently hosts 39 golf courses The Algarve, Portugal’s southern-most region, is primarily known as one of the world’s top golfing destinations. It’s almost har...

August 17th, 2020

The best 5 things to do in Lisbon! What you (surely) don’t want to miss on your trip to Lisbon, as recommended by Pats Madeira – author, cultural tour guide and the founder of &l...

June 3rd, 2020

The rebirth of a Portuguese tradition – canned fish! A can full of deliciousness! Summer in Portugal may be synonymous with sardines, but did you know that the country has a long tradi...

June 3rd, 2020

Portugal’s national sandwiches! Ex-London chef David Eyre, thinks that Portugal’s national sandwiches are the perfect villa holiday poolside snack! This is how to recreate them&h...

April 8th, 2020

Whilst your holiday plans may have been postponed, there is no reason why you can’t visit Portugal without leaving home and from the comfort of your armchair right now. A book descript...

April 8th, 2020

Covid-19 & current worldwide travel restrictions If you’ve just had to cancel a trip due to the threat of coronavirus and the unprecedented worldwide travel bans taking place since the...

March 5th, 2020

The small Alentejo town of Estremoz, is a day trip away from your Comporta villa holiday worth taking! Howards Folly Winery has been around for a couple of years, but then we decided to buil...

March 1st, 2020

The Lisbon Coast is blessed with excellent sandy beaches ideal for both families or water sports enthusiasts, located only a short distance away from our holiday villas and city centre apart...

November 9th, 2019

Know your eateries and what to eat when in Portugal! Booked your villa rental in Portugal and now looking forward to some genuine food experiences? Here is our guide to what to eat and where...

November 9th, 2019

Why you should visit the Alentejo in Portugal, at least once in your lifetime! The Alentejo is an area of massive prairie landscapes, as well as an outstandingly beautiful coastline. Portuga...

October 28th, 2019

How to survive a villa holiday in Portugal! Planning a Portugal holiday rental with friends or family? Here are our tips to strike the perfect balance for spending some quality time together...

September 2nd, 2019

Lisbon during WWII At the start of WWII, the Portuguese government headed by Oliveira Salazar announced that Portugal would remain neutral during the conflict. Whilst it did indeed remain ne...

August 5th, 2019

If you are planning an Algarve family holiday, southern Portugal’s main attraction are the seemingly endless series of beaches, considered by many, the most beautiful in Europe!

July 28th, 2019

Multi-generational holidays are great for large family get-togethers wanting to celebrate a special occasion such as grandma’s birthday, a wedding anniversary, or simply to spend some ...

July 17th, 2019

All city stresses and noise were swept away as we left Porto and entered the magical landscapes of the Douro Valley. The Douro Valley Words simply cannot do it justice. Rippling slopes of t...

July 3rd, 2019

If you have booked one of our Lisbon luxury vacation rentals, you may find it hard to drag yourself away from your private pool and ocean views. But you have to do a little exploring and get...

June 24th, 2019

“This cool European beach town is the Hamptons of Portugal” - it is also where some of our top luxury vacation rentals in Portugal are located and it’s perfect for family a...

May 30th, 2019

From the colorful jacaranda trees to its street parties, June is the most joyous month to visit and stay at one of our Lisbon luxury vacation villas.

May 24th, 2019

Booking holiday catering is a great way to give “mum” an extra special vacation! At some of our luxury villas, you can get meals delivered to your holiday rental ready with instr...

May 13th, 2019

With more and more tourists flocking to visit the beautiful Portuguese capital, are there any places you can go in Lisbon and avoid the typical tourist routes, tuk-tuk trails and tacky trave...

May 5th, 2019

Spring had sprung and we needed a break from our city routine, so we organised a 4-day Alentejo holiday getaway.

April 29th, 2019

Douro Villa I, Pinhão, Douro Valley Although not officially a bedroom, you can certainly while the hours away at this Douro Valley villa rental, featuring a chill-out terrace and day ...

April 18th, 2019

A long long time ago, Al-Gharb (Southern Portugal) was occupied by the Moors and its capital Chelb (now called Silves) was ruled the by powerful Ibn-Almundin. He was a conqueror of lands an...

April 11th, 2019

It may not be summer yet, but we are dreaming about it! Swimming has its obvious benefits: a full body workout, great for your general wellbeing, de-stressing and relaxing, increasing your ...

March 3rd, 2019

Holidays; for some it’s the beach, for others it’s a city-break! But if you are a reader the next thing you will pack after your passport, it’s most probably a book. If you...

February 11th, 2019

Want a change from all that sun, sand and surf? Seek out the province’s less well-known art scene and spend a few hours uncovering another Algarve…One of the Algarve’s ...

January 7th, 2022

Top UNESCO Heritage Sites in Portugal, by region… As of the close of 2021, there are officially 17 Unesco Heritage Sites listed in Portugal, with a further 19 on the tentative list. Clearl...

February 11th, 2019

The country’s best known holiday region boasts over 3000 hours of sunshine a year and is well known for its golden sandy beaches and over 30 golf courses with year-round playing. The A...

February 8th, 2019

Coffee drinkers are in for a treat in Portugal! We are quite serious about it. Drinking coffee in Portugal is an everyday part of life, with cafés found at almost on every street. It all st...