Praia das Conchas – Licensed holiday rental

Long stays

Spending the winter in the Algarve

Why more and more people choose Albufeira for long stays between October and May.

Praia das Conchas · October 2026

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Between October and May, the Algarve slows down. The beaches are quiet, the restaurants belong to the locals again and the days are often still full of sunshine. It is the perfect time for a long stay.

Why the Algarve in winter

  • Mild winters and plenty of sunny days
  • Almost empty beaches, perfect for walking
  • Golf, cycling and hiking in pleasant temperatures
  • A calmer cost of living than in high season

Working remotely from Albufeira

Our villas have fast Wi-Fi (500 Mbps), air conditioning with heating and a fully equipped kitchen: everything you need to work from home during the week and explore the region at the weekend.

Day trips

Quinta da Balaia is in the heart of the Algarve. Lagos is about 40 minutes away by car, Tavira 45 minutes and Lisbon about 2.5 hours. Closer to home, Albufeira old town and marina are 10 minutes away.

Long-stay terms

We welcome stays of 28 nights or more from early October to mid-May, at better rates. Weekly cleaning is included, utilities are included up to a monthly limit and there is an inventory check at check-in and check-out. See all the terms on our long stays page or message us on WhatsApp.

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