Your Best Praia da Luz Holiday

First of all, everyone on LuzHolidays want to give a especial thanks to everyone that visited Praia da Luz this year, this was a awesome fun Summer season in Luz.

Now we are entering the Off-Season so we have some especial prices for Long Stays in Praia da Luz as well as some Christmas Holiday Specials, its not just the better pricing and longer stays, Praia da Luz is pretty awesome during Autum, Winter and Spring (ill post bellow the official records), personally its my favorite time, weather is not scourching hot, we have a very mild winter, its less crowded so you have the best of both words, sunshine and some peace and quite for a nice relaxing holiday.

You can book on any of our houses or you can just gives us a call or send us a quick message and we will find you the best villas or apartments for your stay on Praia da Luz.

Average High/Low Temperature for Luz, Portugal

Average Daily Sunshine Hours for Luz, Portugal

Average Rainfall for Luz, Portugal

Average Sea Temperatures for Luz, Portugal

Info from the Portuguese Institute of Metereology

We are also almost completely full for June and July, but there are some short notice availability to fill, so if you want some extra good lastminute price just send us a e-mail, message or phone call with your dates and we will see about booking you an awesome holiday in Praia da Luz.

Hello everyone, this is just a small notice, we are having a really good occupation this year, but we still have some spaces open towards the 2nd half of August, so if you are interested, you have to act quick and send us a e-mail, message or phone call and we will book you an awesome holiday in Praia da Luz.

Faro Airport is the quickest way to arrive from abroad to the Algarve, it is seven kilometers west of the city of Faro. It is a modern airport, with arrivals and departures halls connected with each other, between these two halls is where you can find most service counters. Being situated around 3 hours flight from major European centers, it has become a staple for many budget companies to have direct flights from North Europe to Faro.

So here are some tips and information to help your arrival safely to Faro Airport:

Location
Faro Airport is easily accessible, the exit from the coastal road EN125 is clearly indicated. From the airport there is only one way that leads to the EN125 and then to the highway. Most tourist places are accessible within one hour. It takes approximately 20 minutes to Almancil, 30 minutes to Vilamoura, 45 minutes to Albufeira and 1 hour to Lagos.

Map of Faro Airport

Trip from Faro Airport to Praia da Luz

Bus
The bus goes from the airport to the center of Faro. From the bus station a fast bus (Serviço Transrápido) goes to various tourist places along the coast, the bus leaves, on average, every half hour from the airport in the high season.

Taxis
Taxis can take at most, four passengers, the rate is approximately €1.00 per kilometer. If you come out of the Arrivals Hall and walk to the right you will come to the taxis.

Transfers
There are transfers available (small buses), but for most you will have to be booked in advance, still cheaper than taxis and they drop you off at the location of your choosing, you can book a transfer with us if you are booking your vacation with us, just send us a e-mail or call us.

Car Rental
There is a large range of car rental companies: Europcar, Avis, Hertz, Alamo, Budget, Rentauto, Sixt and Auto Jardim, the counters can be found in the Arrivals Hall. The prices for renting a car in the Algarve are lower than in North Europe especially if you choose a local company. You can also reserve a rental car in advance if you are booking with us, you can find out more here.

Parking on Faro Airport

Shops and Restaurants
The airport has a reasonable number of bars, coffee shops and stores. The tax-free division has the customary offering of cigarettes, drinks and luxury foods. However, some items such as liquor and wines can be found cheaper in the local supermarkets.

Lost Baggage
Found items (tel: +351(0)289 800 688), the window is close to the meeting point at the terminal.

Disabled facilities
Faro Airport has adapted elevators and toilets for the disabled. Special parking spaces are opposite the terminal building.

Information Desks
There is an information service desk at the meeting point in the terminal building. Passengers can contact the information service (tel: +351 (0)289 800 617) for details of flights, disabled facilities, opening hours and public transport timetables. Cultural and tourist information is also available on arrival from the ICEP desk.

Other services
There are banks, money exchange offices and ATM’s in the Arrivals Hall and Departures Hall, there is also a post office.

Airlines
These are some of the airlines and destinations available (there are always new ones every-year so check Ana Airports for up to date Airlines), however you might also find cheaper flights by searching on other travel sites, especially for lastminute bookings, you can check Lastminute, Hipmunk, Kayak or Mobissimo:

Airport Contacts

Address
Faro Airport
8001-701 Faro
Portugal

Telephone, fax, email
Telephone: +351(0)289 800 800
Fax: +351(0)289 818 802
Email: faro.airport@ana-aeroportos.pt

Airport Codes
IATA airport code: FAO
ICAO airport code: LPFR

Summer Season is over, this year it was a really good one, especially comparing to last year, while the crowds are returning home, we here in Praia da Luz are still enjoying really good weather as usual, so this is a good opportunity to talk about our Winter Rentals, since this is off-season, it is way more affordable with lower prices and longer stays, while still enjoying our mild weather (its October now and we are still with blue skies, lots of sunshine and 25Cº), as well as more relaxed atmosphere in the village.

Off-Season visitors and residents know and enjoy mild winters, with most stores and restaurants open as well as most facilities, we enjoy the sunny beaches, our excellent food and the sights at our own pace, Christmas for example is real treat, its a big celebration here, with lots of decorations, entertainment and shopping.

Also golf courses offer the same excellence with some discounted rates and with less golfers you can enjoy it even more, whether you fancy a 18-hole championship golf course or just the driving range, there is plenty to choose from.

Since our high season is just a couple of months (through the summer), more and more families with small children, retirees and vacationers are discovering Vila da Luz, Lagos and the Algarve during off-season, especially in spring and autumn, since the mild temperatures are ideal for small children, and why not, less fuss and lower prices.

If you are interested or just want to make an inquiry about our Winter Rentals or Long Term Rentals feel free to contact us at any time, we are here to help you.