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Santa Barbara de Nexe Holidays

A traditional Portuguese village with a cosmopolitan atmosphere – we know that sounds like a contradiction, but the recipe works.

Nestled among hills and orchards, Santa Barbara de Nexe is a perfect pocket of unspoiled Algarve countryside. This tiny town's a big hit with the expat community and it's easy to see why. Portuguese restaurants rub shoulders with international cafes, so there's a wide choice of places to eat. You'll also find a bank, post office and medical centre here. In terms of sights, there's the 15th century church and the Bronze Age hill fort which was also used by the Romans. Plus there's plenty to explore in the surrounding area. The Saturday morning market in Loule is a must – considered to be the best handicraft market in the Algarve, it sells locally produced candles, lace, wrought iron work and pottery to name but a few. There's another Saturday market in Sao Bras de Alportel – a pretty town with streets of white houses and some great local restaurants. Heading south, Tavira and Olhao both make great destinations for a day out, with offshore beaches and charismatic town centres. Don't overlook Faro either, which has an equally fascinating Moorish old town surrounded by sturdy city walls, where cobbled streets are lined with colourful restored buildings. Golfers have the fabulous courses at Vale Do Lobo and Quinta Do Lago within easy reach. Time to get exploring…

Holidays in Santa Barbara de Nexe have both the 'phew!' factor, and the 'wow!' factor.

You'll say 'phew' as you escape the hectic world of day-to-day living and find yourself arriving at the is small village set apart from the hurly burly, in lush countryside. Holidays in Santa Barbara de Nexe can be extremely relaxing; there is little to do but amble through picturesque landscapes, over hills covered with rich orchards of fruit, visiting the nearby Bronze Age hill fort that was also a stronghold for the Phoenicians and the Romans. Your evenings on your holidays in Santa Barbara de Nexe can be just as laid back, if you enjoy eating in excellent traditional restaurants, and people-watching from chilled bars and cafes.

And then there's the 'wow' factor. Take last minute holidays to Santa Barbara de Nexe and you'll find you're only 15 minutes from the airport. 15 minutes from the beach. And very close to all the nightlife you could wish for. During the day even cheap holidays in Santa Barbara de Nexe mean you can go coast-hopping to find the hottest water sports and the coolest beaches. Not to mention some of the best golf to be found anywhere on mainland Europe. And by night you have the bars and clubs of any number of more famous Algarve resorts on your doorstep. Summer holidays to Santa Barbara de Nexe. Wow. Phew.