Vale da Ursa Holidays

The countryside resort of Vale de Ursa is a five minute drive from the village of Guia, where you will find a selection of local restaurants and bars."

If losing yourself in the rural Algarve sounds good, holidays in Vale Da Ursa will be just the ticket. Just a short drive from Albufeira, this country area will surround you with green fields, unbroken views and authentic Portuguese villages, all perfect for doing whatever the day brings.

When you're not working on your tan or enjoying the panoramas over a glass of rose, reach for the map. There's lots of places that'll fill your holidays to Vale Da Ursa with happy memories. Visit nearby Guia to browse its daily fruit, fish and vegetable market and legend-swathed chapel. Take a seat at one of its famous chicken piri-piri restaurants – it's here that Portugal's spicy signature dish was invented. Or for something completely different, shop till you drop at Guia's chic Algarve shopping mall.

Vale Da Ursa holidays also mean that the Algarve coast is your oyster. Relax on the gorgeous cliff-framed beach of Praia de Gale. Discover Albufeira, exploring its charming old town and taking big game fishing or dolphin watching cruises from its marina. Go pony trekking in the mountains or head for Zoomarine, where the kids can swim with dolphins. Or stick to grown-up sightseeing at beautiful Silves close by.

Teamed with sizzling summer holiday options and last-minute escapes, it'll all come together to make your holidays in Vale Da Ursa supremely soothing and de-stressing.