Ferragudo self catering holidays A wonderful and authentic fishing village on the stunning Algarve coast
Self catering holidays in Ferragudo - a super pretty picture postcard fishing village in the Lagoa district of the Algarve. This is not where you come to party into the small hours but if you want culture, nice little cafes, fish restaurants and stunning beaches, caves and cliffs then Ferragudo is the place for you.
Just next to Ferragudo's marina is the beautiful beach of Praia da Rocha and the Fort of Santa Catarina de Ribamar which are well worth spending the day at. The village of Ferragudo sits at the mouth of estuary of the river Arade. This is the home of the Portimao marina and the start of the Praia da Rocha which is a fantastic beach with many watersports to choose from.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 20+ |
| Praia da Rocha | ✔ |
| Portimao Museum | ✔ |
| Beautiful Old quarter of the City | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Golf - Oceanico Faldo Course | ✔ |
| Best beach | Praia da Rocha |
| International airport | Faro (70km) |
| Nearest train station | Portimao station |
Featured villas in Ferragudo
Ferragudo is considered by many as the prettiest fishing village on the Algarve and has a wide selection of self-catering holiday rental accommodation to choose from. Renting a villa or holiday home in Ferragudo can be the ideal base for exploring the local area and is perfect for families, friends or a romantic escape.
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Things to see & do in and around Ferragudo
Ferragudo and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic towns and countryside to explore. It also boasts some stunning beaches and world class golf courses.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Horse riding excursions | ✔ |
| Jeep tour of the Algarve | ✔ |
| Surf school | ✔ |
| Caves and Nature reserve tour by boat | ✔ |
| Quad bike adventures | ✔ |
| Golf - several top courses in the area | ✔ |
| Half-day bird watching at Alvor dunes | ✔ |
Our view on Ferragudo holidays
We think Ferragudo is a pretty destination with a wonderful welcoming atmosphere. The town has maintained its charm with beautiful architecture yet has so much on offer in terms of restaurants, bars and activities to keep everyone entertained. Staying in a self catering Ferragudo holiday rental is the best way to experience the local area as it provides the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want.
