
Family-friendly holiday rentals in Mértola
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Explore 30 holiday rentals in Mértola

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Mértola holiday rentals start at £45 per night before taxes and fees

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Private Villa, Heated Pool, Badminton Ping-Pong +
Private pool with solar heating system to increase water temperature A Quinta is a well maintained, air conditioned, traditional villa just 5 minutes drive from Fuseta beach. Cool in summer yet warm and cosy in winter. Spacious outside dining & kitchen/BBQ area, next to the 3m x 6m pool with sea views. Large trampoline, ping pong table & badminton lawn, swing & play area set in an established garden. Safe and perfect for families. 5 minutes’ drive from lots of good restaurants, bank & shops.

Alentejo Zen | Private Pool, Brunch & Retreat for2
Escape to a fully private retreat in the heart of the Alentejo 🌾, designed exclusively for two guests. As the only guest accommodation on the property, Alentejo Zen offers complete privacy, a private pool, a homemade brunch included every day, daily housekeeping and thoughtful hospitality throughout your stay. Nestled in a peaceful village surrounded by nature and birdsong, it’s a place to slow down, reconnect & truly relax. Ideally located halfway between Lisbon/Algarve & 50 mn west coast

Lake View at Cabanas do Lago
Take a moment, come to a quiet place, let yourself wonder. Concealed in the majestic scenery of “Cabanas do Lago” making an honest claim to be a walk away from the pure waters of Santa Clara Dam where if one so chooses can lose themselves in the beauty of this place. Here nature dances with the senses. The sights and sounds that surround this lovely setting will be etched to your memory. To wake up here, can be an amazing experience. Where the soft light of the morning gently wakes you up.

New Sea View Villa, Heated Pool, Rooftop Jacuzzi
Discover modern Mediterranean-inspired living at this exquisite villa in Santa Bárbara de Nexe. Minutes from Faro Airport and Almancil, this serene retreat offers a heated pool, rooftop jacuzzi, seamless indoor-outdoor living, an outdoor kitchen, and elegant Mediterranean-style interiors. Perfect for families, couples, or groups seeking a memorable getaway with hiking trails, countryside views, and access to beaches, golf courses, shopping, and dining. Send us a message!

Campervan - Cozy OceanCamper® roadtrip in Portugal
We are OceanCamper®, a small campervan rental company based in Faro! This is our cosy Vagabond campervan from 2020/21, designed for two people. It is fully equipped and includes everything for cooking, dining, a cool box, outdoor shower, camping table and chairs, a comfortable double bed, and either sleeping bags or a double duvet. The van is easy to drive, and fits in any parking spot or road. It is possible to make late self-check-in and early self-check-out.

The Old Pig – Garden Suite, Kitchen & Pool View
CASA BRAVA is an eco guest house set in an old farmhouse, 10 minutes from the historic center of Loulé and 20 minutes from the coast and Faro airport. Stay in the former pigsty, renovated in stone and transformed into a characterful suite with a fully equipped kitchen. The house hosts only three independent suites, nestled in nature. In 2026, breakfast is replaced by a gourmet welcome basket. Garden, natural pool and family atmosphere to slow down and breathe.

Central house with mountain view
Enjoy a soothing experience in this centrally located space overlooking the mountain and the old town. The newly remodeled house has 3 bedrooms with a bathroom and a multifunctional space with a kitchen, dining room and living room. Its floors and interior doors have been maintained to experience the style of the time but it has the amenities of modern times. On the terrace, you can gather family or friends to share a meal or simply relax with the landscape.

Casa Das Estrelas – Vista Mertola - Praia Fluvial
Welcome to Casa Das Estrelas, a cozy getaway in the Alentejo with unique views of Mértola, the castle and the church. The house has two bedrooms with two suites. It also has a sofa bed in a cozy room, equipped kitchen and panoramic terrace on the 1st floor (access through the bedroom). Quiet zone, surrounded by nature, with easy parking. Only 17 km from the river beach of the Mina de São Domingos. Ideal to rest and enjoy the beauty of the Guadiana.

MOBA sol - Eco Tiny Villa in cork oak forest
Enjoy the tranquillity of nature, the fantastic views and the serenity for which the Alentejo is so well known. MOBA is a sustainable holiday accommodation surrounded by nature, yet within walking distance of the very traditional little village of São Luís – and only 15 km from the beautiful beaches of the Costa Vicentina. There is a pool and you will receive a breakfast basket every morning so that you can start the day relaxed on your terrace.

Moinho Da Eira House
Casa Moinho Da Eira offers a unique experience for its construction details, with a super cozy interior space that recalls in many details, objects and amenities that only very old houses had and an extremely well located outdoor space where you can find privacy, tranquility, silence, peace, nature and an incredible view over the mountains of Serra Do Caldeirão. Undoubtedly the ideal place to rest on vacation or for a weekend.

One step to the Beach / Sea, Algarve Beach House
Not just near the beach—on the beach. Step onto golden sands and let the waves lull you to sleep. Nestled on Praia de Faro, one of the Algarve’s most stunning beaches, this is a true seaside escape. With parking for three cars, it’s just 5 minutes from Faro Airport and 10 minutes from Faro’s vibrant city center. Paddleboard on the calm lagoon or surf the ocean waves—endless water adventures await.

SEA FRONT- Luxe & Private Pool- Villa Rossi Garden
Villa Rossi Garden Élégance en front de mer – panorama d’exception à Albufeira Suspendu au sommet d’une falaise, ce lieu rare offre un tête-à-tête inoubliable avec l’océan. Sa vaste terrasse, comme flottant au-dessus des flots, s’ouvre sur une piscine privée face à l’horizon. Un refuge intime, baigné de calme et de beauté, à 50m de la plage et du cœur historique.
Popular amenities for Mértola family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Luxury Historic House with Private Jacuzzi

Picasso Beautiful apartment with Jacuzzi

Traditional Algarve House & Sunset Jacuzzi

Private Jacuzzi Townhouse Golf and Beach

Villa with incredible view to Ocean

25OOM2 GARDEN, JACUZZI AND HEATED POOL (extras)

Top-Floor 2BR, Sea and city Views & Jacuzzi

Downtown Pool House
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Castro da Cola Country Houses - Casa do Moinho Este

Praia de Faro, Faro Beach, on the dunes house

Casolas, a place to reconnect

Historic Windmill - calm, unique and romantic

TRINDADE VILLAS - Country house - Relax & Enjoy

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Casa das Romãs

Casa Da Fonte Nova, Messejana, Portugal
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Quinta da Pedragua Fountain

Casa do Caliço

Quinta do Arade – Casa 4 Pétalas – Valley Retreat

Monte Do Barrocalinho Eco-Villa

Villa Oasis - Pool & Garden

Villa Perogil - Oasis with Charm by Livin Stays

Monte da Apariça - 2-bedroom Villa

Chocalhos/ Swimming Pool/Amazing view/Free Parking
When is the best time to visit Mértola?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | £78 | £79 | £78 | £93 | £85 | £97 | £82 | £97 | £82 | £63 | £73 | £76 |
| Avg. temp | 11°C | 12°C | 15°C | 17°C | 20°C | 23°C | 26°C | 26°C | 23°C | 20°C | 15°C | 13°C |
Destinations to explore
- Praia do Barril
- Ria Formosa Nature Park
- Old Village
- Aquashow Waterpark
- Praia da Falésia
- Praia da Manta Rota
- Vale do Lobo Ocean and Royal Golf Courses
- Praia Maria Luísa
- Praia dos Alemães
- Isla Canela Golf Club
- Tavira Island
- Praia da Ilha de Tavira
- Marina de Vilamoura
- Castro Marim Golfe and Country Club
- Praia de Vilamoura
- Ria Formosa
- Monte Rei Golf & Country Club
- Dom Pedro Pinhal Golf Course Vilamoura
- Castelo de Castro Marim
- Cacela Velha Beach
- Teatro das Figuras
- Guadiana Valley Natural Park
- Praia Verde
- Camping Municipal de Monte Gordo





