The Algarve is warm cliffs, salt air, and days that drift by without asking anything of you.
The Best Airbnbs in the Algarve to Book for 2026, Selected by The Revel Stay
Our curated edit of the best Airbnbs in the Algarve captures the quiet, bohemian spirit of South Portugal. This is a coastline that feels older than time, shaped by white cliffs, small villages, and days that move with a softer rhythm. Life here feels simpler, more grounded, almost nostalgic. Stays are surrounded by pine hills, warm breezes, and the hush of the Atlantic, made for travelers who want to step back from the rush and reconnect with something slower. Expect natural materials, thoughtful design, and places that invite you to rest without trying.
01. ECO B&B The Old Donkey Suite
Countryside, Loulé
3 guests // 1 bedroom // 1 bed // 1 bathroom
Why this stay stands out
Once a stone dormitory for working donkeys, this suite is now a quiet, design-led refuge among olive trees and wild Mediterranean plants. Thick whitewashed walls, polished concrete floors, and linen textures keep everything calm, while large bay windows open to two private terraces and a small garden that feels like its own world. The natural pool, carved into the landscape, ties it all back to earth and makes this one of the best airbnbs in the Algarve for slow, grounded escapes.
Life inside this home
Light moves slowly through the suite, from the bedroom window across the living room stove to the garden outside. Breakfast arrives on your terrace if you choose, laid out under soft birdsong and the rustle of trees. Days drift between swims in the natural pool, reading in the shade, and short drives into Loulé for markets and dinner. At night, the hills fall quiet, and the old farm feels like it is holding you in place for a while.
Old farm, new kind of calm
02. The Lemon Lodge – Ziggurat Suite
Countryside, Aljezur
2 guests // 1 bedroom // 1 bed // 1 bathroom
Why this stay stands out
Off grid and held between pine hills and ocean air, The Lemon Lodge feels like a quiet outpost at the edge of the Algarve. Ziggurat Suite sits in a renovated farmhouse, with hay insulated walls, soft plaster, and a high timbered ceiling that keeps everything cool and calm. A private terrace looks over food gardens and valley views, with a hammock, barbecue, and clear night skies. For travelers seeking the best airbnbs in the Algarve, this is a place to fully exhale.
Life inside this home
Days fall into a slower rhythm here. You pad barefoot across smooth floors, brew locally roasted coffee in the open kitchen, then drift outside to watch mist lift from the hills. After a surf session or coastal walk, the wood fired sauna, saltwater dipping pool, and ice bath wait on the deck. Evenings are for quiet cooking, firelight in the living room, and the sound of wind in the pines as you fall asleep here.
Off grid calm above the valley
03. The Lemon Lodge – Tikka Suite
Countryside, Aljezur
4 guests // 2 bedrooms // 2 beds // 1 bathroom
Why this stay stands out
Tikka Suite feels like a small sanctuary at the edge of the wild west Algarve. Set in an off grid farmhouse between pine forest and valley, it pairs sandy plaster walls and rich wood with simple, thoughtful design. Two bedrooms share a rustic bathroom with a rain shower, while the Mediterranean style kitchen is made for slow, shared meals. Outside, the private garden, hammock, and long views over the hills make this one of the best airbnbs in the Algarve for nature led retreats.
Life inside this home
Life here slows to the pace of the land. You wander from bed to kitchen in bare feet, grind coffee, then carry mugs out to the terrace as the valley warms. Days fold into swims in the saltwater pools, sauna heat, stretches on the yoga deck, and quiet drives to wild Atlantic beaches. In the evening, you grill outside, hear the wind move through the pines, and fall asleep to deep rural silence that lingers in the body.
Off grid Algarve for slow days
04. Sardine Casinha
Historic Centre, Lagos
2 guests // 1 bedroom // 1 bed // 1 bathroom
Why this stay stands out
Tucked on a quiet corner of Lagos old town, Sardine Casinha feels like a tiny design hotel that you have all to yourself. Whitewashed walls, vaulted ceilings, skylights and a raised king bed create a calm, loft like space that catches the soft Algarve light. Custom furniture, local pieces and Aesop soaps add a considered, grown up feel. With beaches, cafés and cobbled backstreets moments away, it easily holds its own among the best airbnbs in the Algarve for couples who want to walk everywhere.
Life inside this home
The house unfolds as one open, easy room so you drift between cooking, reading and resting without ever feeling cramped. Mornings start with quiet streets below, sea air slipping in through the windows, coffee on the sofa while you decide which cove to swim in first. Later you wander home, rinse off sun and sand in the walk in shower, then open a bottle of local wine and watch the sky soften over the tiled rooftops outside.
Old town calm, ocean close
05. Rufino Quinta
Countryside, Alcantarilha
2 guests // 1 bedroom // 1 bed // 1 bathroom
Why this stay stands out
Rufino Quinta sits in the middle of an orange grove, a small white house wrapped in green rows and citrus light. Inside, original beams and simple lines meet soft textiles and pale woods, so the space feels both rural and quietly refined. Step outside and you are in a shared garden of palms, stone paths and a long pool that catches the late afternoon sun. For travelers seeking stillness and easy access to the coast, it easily belongs among the best airbnbs in the Algarve.
Life inside this home
Days here move at orchard pace. You wake to birds and the faint sound of irrigation, then carry breakfast outside and peel oranges still warm from the sun. Hours stretch between swims, reading in the shade and slow drives to nearby beaches and Silves. Evenings are for simple dinners in the kitchenette, windows open to the scent of blossom and earth. It feels secluded but not remote, the kind of place where your shoulders finally drop.
Farmhouse calm among the trees
06. BEACH HOUSE • Oasis • 50m to Dream Beach
Salema, Budens
4 guests // 2 bedrooms // 2 beds // 1 bathroom
Why this stay stands out
Set on a narrow lane in Salema’s old fishing quarter, this beach house feels like a small Moroccan riad translated to the Algarve. Whitewashed walls, carved stonework and a courtyard with a shallow tiled basin create a cool, sheltered oasis just steps from the sea. Upstairs, two low sloping bedrooms open onto a shared sun terrace, so light and sea air move through the house all day. It is an intimate, characterful alternative to the usual coastal stays, quietly among the best airbnbs in the Algarve.
Life inside this home
Days here fall into a soft routine. You wander down to the sand in a few barefoot steps, then drift back to the courtyard for shade, a cold drink and feet in the water. Evenings feel slow and local, with grilled fish, old boats on the shore and the sound of neighbours talking in the lane. At night you sleep under the rafters, balcony doors cracked open, listening to palms and distant surf instead of traffic and screens.
Courtyard calm a breath away
07. Casa Mourisca
Silves, Algarve
8 guests // 4 bedrooms // 4 beds // 3.5 bathrooms
Why this stay stands out
Casa Mourisca feels like a Moorish riad quietly tucked into the old streets of Silves. Step through the blue front door into layered spaces of patterned tile, carved wood and whitewashed walls, all wrapped around a leafy courtyard with a plunge pool. Palm shadows move across sun decks, while an outdoor kitchen and long wooden table invite late dinners in warm air. For groups who want character as much as comfort, this is one of the best airbnbs in the Algarve for slow in town stays.
Life inside this home
Days unfold between the cool interior and the bright courtyard. Some drift to the pool bedroom for an afternoon rest, others read on the upper terrace with castle roofs in the distance. Children slip in and out of the water while someone grills fresh fish in the outdoor kitchen. At night the house softens, courtyard lights reflecting on tile, conversation stretching late at the long table. You fall asleep to quiet streets rather than resort noise.
Tiles, terraces, lingering nights
08. Lake View at Cabanas do Lago
Barragem de Santa Clara-a-Velha, Inland Algarve
5 guests // 1 bedroom // 4 beds // 1 bathroom
Why this stay stands out
Lake View at Cabanas do Lago sits high above Santa Clara’s still water, a quiet suite stitched into one family run retreat. White walls, woven textures and simple lines frame wide views of the reservoir and low rolling hills. Mornings feel soft here, light moving slowly across terraces, gardens and oak trees. Evenings belong to shared farm to table dinners, local wine and a sky bright with stars. It is an inland alternative to the best airbnbs in the Algarve for those who travel to unwind.
Life inside this home
Days fall into an easy rhythm here. You might wake to quiet light on the lake, make coffee in the communal kitchen, then wander down through olives and oaks for a swim or slow paddle. Afternoons stretch out between hammocks, shaded corners in the garden and long reading sessions in the lounge. At night, dinner drifts into conversation and stargazing, the house settling into silence around you. It feels like staying with friends, not in a guest suite.
Lake stillness and gentle company
