A lovely villa in a very nice location. Great swimming pool, quite private, but 5 minutes from a lovely beach and supermarket in Armação de Pêra. The house manager was very helpful."
Fantastic villa and pool in great location but you must have a car. Very clean and spacious with everything you require. We would definitely recommend!"
A lovely spacious villa set in a very peaceful rural location, yet only a 5 min drive to the nearest supermarket. The villa grounds, garden and pool are very private and not overlooked at all."
At a glance
- Sleeps 6
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
Property highlights
- Extensive, secluded garden
- 12m x 6m swimming pool
- Armação de Pêra (beach) 10min drive
- Porches village 1km
- Two Michelin-star restaurants nearby
NEW FOR 2026
Set in its own extensive gardens, with open countryside beyond, Marco Polo is very attractively situated; there are no immediate neighbours, which means a high level of privacy yet you’re still just a kilometre from traditional Porches village and a 10-minute drive from the beach. The villa is substantial and very well cared for, with facilities and comfort that you’d more often associate with a permanent home.
NEW FOR 2026
Set in its own extensive gardens, with open countryside beyond, Marco Polo is very attractively situated; there are no immediate neighbours, which means a high level of privacy yet you’re still just a kilometre from traditional Porches village and a 10-minute drive from the beach. The villa is substantial and very well cared for, with facilities and comfort that you’d more often associate with a permanent home.
Off the main living area there’s a dining terrace with the option of sun or shade, plus a barbecue for easy family meals; the kids don’t even have to change out of their swim things if they don’t want to! There are two ground floor bedrooms and a large master suite on the first floor which has its own balcony. It’s a lovely spot to sit overlooking the garden, which is one of the highlights of this property, complete with palm trees and lawned areas for the kids to play on, plus a sparkling 12-metre swimming pool.
Marco Polo is an ideal place to simply relax and spend some quality family time or chill out with friends, but when you want to get out and about, there’s plenty to see. Porches is charming; famed for its pottery, authentic local restaurants (including O Leão, housed in a beautiful 17th C building) and traditional whitewashed houses, it’s a pretty place to wander and perhaps pick up a few gifts in one of the pottery workshops. For beaches and more of a resort feel, head for Senhora da Rocha (10min drive), Armação de Pêra or Carvoeiro, perhaps checking out the incredible sculptures at nearby Sand City for some sand-castle inspiration along the way.
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Accommodation
Layout
- 3-bedroom villa (sleeps 2-6)
Ground floor
- Open plan living/dining area with Smart TV and DVD player; leads to terrace and garden
- Separate kitchen includes full hob, oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and coffee maker
- Double bedroom (140cm bed)
- Twin bedroom (90cm beds)
- Shower room with basin and WC
- Guest WC
First floor
- Master bedroom (180cm bed) with en-suite shower room with double basin and WC; leads to balcony
General
- Complimentary WiFi
- Air-conditioning throughout
- Iron, ironing board and hairdryer
- Mid-week clean and towel change
- Swimming pool 12m x 6m; access via Roman steps
- Barbecue
- Outdoor shaded dining terrace
Villa access times
- Check-in time – 4:00pm
- Check-out time – 10:00am
WiFi
- All properties with WiFi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails. We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes, due to factors beyond our control, reliability can be affected.
Location
- Porches (restaurants/shops) 20min walk
- Alporchinhos (nearest supermarket) 8min drive
- Armação de Pêra (beach) 10min drive
- Senhora da Rocha (beaches/resort) 10min drive
- Carvoeiro (town/restaurants/bars/shops) 20min drive
- Faro airport 40min drive
Car hire
Car options
When you book a flight-inclusive package holiday, the following hire car(s) are included in the price of your holiday:
- 2-3 guests – 1 Group C, Renault Clio or similar*
- 4-5 guests – 1 Group E, Renault Captur or similar*
- 6 guests – 2 Group C, Renault Clio or similar*
* All our cars include comprehensive insurance with zero excess. For this particular destination, the undercarriage tyres and windscreen are not included in the cover.
Car specification
Group C – 1.0 litre engine, 2 large and 1 small suitcases*
Group E – 1.2 litre engine, 2 large and 3 small suitcases*
The following cars are available as alternatives on request (supplements apply). Please call our travel specialists for details.
Group F – Volkswagen Golf Station Wagon or similar, 1.4 litre engine, 3 large and 3 small suitcases*
Group G – Seat Ateca SUV or similar, 1.5 litre engine, 3 large and 2 small suitcases*
Group I – Peugeot 5008 (can be a 7 seater 5+2) or similar, 1.5 litre engine, 3 large and 2 small suitcases (less luggage space when being used as a 7 seater) *
Group K – Mercedes-Benz Vito 9 seater or similar, 1.4 litre engine, 4 large and 4 small suitcases*
Group L – Automatic Volkswagen Taigo or similar, 1.4 litre engine, 2 large and 2 small suitcases *
Group N – Volkswagen Taigo or similar, 1.4 litre engine, 2 large and 2 small suitcases*
Group O – Automatic Ford Kuga SUV or similar, 1.6 litre engine, 3 large and 2 small suitcases*
* Suitcase sizes are based on a large suitcase being approximately 75cm x 41cm x 31cm, a medium suitcase of approximately 65cm x 46cm x 29cm and a small suitcase of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.
Algarve holidays promise a wealth of different experiences and landscapes, whether you choose a private villa or a hotel as your base.
Portugal’s most southerly region boasts an iconic and instantly recognisable coastline of fine sandy beaches backed by ochre-yellow cliffs, sea stacks and rock archways that stand testament to the power of nature. Inland, there are rolling hills dotted with citrus and olive groves, plus crumbling castles, mountain villages and walking paths to explore. The Algarve is unique in enjoying an Atlantic coast with a Mediterranean climate, attracting not just holidaymakers but also a wide variety of birdlife that flocks to the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
And despite its long term popularity as a villa holiday destination, the Algarve has retained pockets of real character in its old towns and regional capital Faro, where you can still eat well relatively inexpensively. Portuguese cuisine is in our view one of the most underrated in Europe, so prepare to be deliciously surprised by fresh fish, hearty stews, sweet pastries and of course, world-renowned wines: saúde!
Location
- Porches (restaurants/shops) 20min walk
- Alporchinhos (nearest supermarket) 8min drive
- Armação de Pêra (beach) 10min drive
- Senhora da Rocha (beaches/resort) 10min drive
- Carvoeiro (town/restaurants/bars/shops) 20min drive
- Faro airport 40min drive
