Winter Rentals Programme

If you are looking for a place to spend your winter days, look no further! There is no better place than the Algarve, where you can enjoy over 300 days of sunshine per year, with an average of 8 to 10 hours of sunshine per day. The weather is often still very mild and pleasant and therefore perfect to enjoy the beautiful surroundings in the Portuguese winter sun and to escape the cold! The temperature in winter is usually around 18 degrees with a nice sun. The advantage of a winter rental in the Algarve is that the rent is much cheaper, the beaches are empty, the Portuguese are still friendly and the food still delicious!

OLHÃO

A traditionally Portuguese town, and a little off the tourist radar, Olhão lies on the southern coast of Portugal, at the end of the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, about 10 kilometres east of the Algarve’s capital, Faro. Olhão is essentially and historically linked to the local fishing industry, and, unlike more touristic areas, is not a “ghost town” during the winter. Life goes on as normal, with restaurants and bars, frequented by both locals and visitors, open year-round - and there are many excellent restaurants! Along the seafront and its side streets, you can find everything from traditional Portuguese, to the more international cuisines. For dining in, supermarkets are within walking distance, and the Municipal Market along the seafront sells fresh seafood, vegetables, fruit and other locally-produced products. There’s always a lively atmosphere in the morning when the daily catch comes in. Although a slow pace may be your goal, there’s no shortage of things to do in and around Olhão, whether fishing trips, shellfish collecting, sightseeing, golf, shopping, cinema or theatre, suit your fancy. Olhão’s famous islands, with their white sands and virtual absence of construction, can be easily reached from the town by either ferry or water taxi.

FARO

If you travel west from Olhão, you will find Faro - the capital of Algarve. This beautiful city lies alongside one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the region: the 60 km-long expanse of lagoons, natural dunes and stunning beaches of the Ria Formosa Nature Park. The beaches are many, ranging from the thriving resort of Ilha de Faro with its bars, restaurants and abundant amenities, to the seclusion of the miles of uninhabited sand dunes of Barreta island. The calm, warm waters of Faro’s gorgeous beaches attract swimmers and water sports enthusiasts alike. Jet skiers, windsurfers and pleasure craft often frequent the lagoons, and boat trips are available for scenic tours around the maze of canals that criss-cross the marshlands and sand bars of this beautiful area. The marshlands are a favourite nesting ground for migratory birds, so you might well spot flocks of flamingos and a variety of other species on the way. The city of Faro is a busy cosmopolitan centre, offering plenty of entertainment and numerous shops and restaurants. It also retains its traditional charm: its narrow little streets with shops selling local handicraft and traditional fish restaurants provide the local shellfish specialities that often come straight from the estuary. Faro also boasts many beautiful monuments that attest to its former glory and that merit a visit.

To view photographs, videos and descriptions of the properties available in our Winter Rental Programme, please use the following references: MV2/0C, MV13/4A, MV17/4, V03/1F,  and FU8/1D.

Special Monthly Rates: 1st November - 31st March

• 1-bedroom apartment: from  850,00 per month
• 2-bedroom apartment: from € 950,00  per month
• 3-bedroom apartment: from € 1.100,00 per month

Our Conditions:

• first month's rent in advance, payable at the time of reservation;
• refundable security deposit, in the value of one and a half month's rent, is due on arrival (the refund is subject to inspection of the property and will be made in full after check-out if no damage is found and after payment of the final electric bill and departure clean);
• the compulsory departure clean by Privilege Homes' staff on the amount of € 80,00 is to be paid by the guest;
• all electric bills for the period of the contract (a meter reading is taken on the first and last day of the rental) are to be paid by the guest;
• a compulsory clean by Privilege Homes' staff is required at least once every two weeks (this includes change of linen and towels) is to be paid by the guest: € 12,00 per cleaning hour and laundry at € 4,00 per kilo (taxes not included).

Other Information:

• other utilities (water, gas, internet and TV services) are included in the monthly rate;
• bed linen and bath towels are included in the monthly rate;
• rent is due by the 7th day of each month;
• minimum stay of 3 months;
• the property should be maintained in good condition and returned in the same condition as it was rented out.