Estoi holidays, Algarve Holiday rentals - villas & holiday homes to rent in Estoi
Estoi sits 10km inland from the Faro coast and reflects how the Algarve used to be before mass-tourism. Estoi is a window on to traditional Portugal with retired men sitting outside cafes all day, women chattering and everything at a relaxed pace throughout the heat of the day. The locals have perfected the art of relaxing amongst the plethora of cafes and outdoor restaurants. If you want to get to know the real Algarve away from the developed coast then head to Estoi for a peaceful holiday surrounded by rolling hills and views of the sea.
Estoi dates back to the Romans and the 1st century and boasts some of the best preserved ruins in the area. Estoi also has a collection of Rococo style palaces and villas dating back to the 18th century. The Versaille style gardens in the Pousada Palácio de Estoi are not to be missed.
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| Nearest beach | 10kms |
| Restaurants | 20+ |
| Palacio de Estoi | ✔ |
| Roman ruins and caves | ✔ |
| Historical sites | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| International airport | Faro (10km) |
| Nearest bus station | Estoi |
Featured villas in Estoi
Estoi offers a boutique selection of self catering holiday rental accommodation from luxurious villas to developments of apartments with pools and facilities. Renting a villa or holiday home in Estoi can be the ideal base for exploring the local area away from the busier coast and is perfect for couples, friends and groups looking to discover the real Algarve. Holiday rentals provide the freedom, flexibility and space to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
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Things to see and do in Estoi
Estoi and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages and farms reflecting a different time in Portugal's history before mass tourism. There are historic towns and beautiful countryside to explore but still only 6 miles to the coast at Faro.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Milreu Roman villa ruins | ✔ |
| Palcio de Estoi and gardens | ✔ |
| Day on one of the best beaches on the Algarve - Praia da Oura, Albufeira | ✔ |
| Igreja Matriz de Estoi church | ✔ |
| Day trip to Ilha Deserta across the lagoon at Faro | ✔ |
| Spend a day shopping, wining & dining in the vibrant city of Faro | ✔ |
Our view on Estoi
Estoi is a small, traditional town and not designed for mass tourism. Younger families may enjoy visiting for a day-trip but the slower pace may well be better suited to couples and more mature visitors who want to be close to the coast but not in the heart of th action. Away from your holiday villa, you can enjoy the architecture, refurbished palaces and estates as well as the Roman ruins and aclimatise yourself to the real pace of Portugal, whiling away the hours outside one of the cafes or restaurants in the heat of the Algarve sun.
