Villas in Algarvia
Algarvia is a small parish in Nordeste, on São Miguel in the Azores, and suits couples and walkers wanting green hills and quiet. Homes are mostly small, sleeping two to four, and most have a fireplace. Ponta Delgada and its airport are about 42 minutes away by car.
- Villas
- 15
- From, per week
- £420
About Algarvia
Algarvia is a rural parish of a few hundred people about 290 metres above sea level, made up of the localities of Algarvia and Lomba Velha. It lies in Nordeste, the least populated municipality on São Miguel, where most of the interior is forest, mountain peaks and river valleys with pasture between. Pico da Vara, the island's highest point at 1,103 metres, is in the same municipality. The homes are scattered around the area, most with a garden and nearly all with a fireplace, and a minority have a private pool. There is nothing like a town centre here, so evenings are quiet and you cook or drive. Winter is wetter than summer.
Is Algarvia right for you?
- Best for
- Walkers and couples wanting green hills, viewpoints and quiet on São Miguel
- Not for you if
- You want beach clubs, nightlife or restaurants within walking distance.
Near Algarvia
Ponta do Sossego
A landscaped viewpoint garden of about 13,000 square metres, laid out in terraces, and the most iconic of Nordeste's viewpoints.
Pico da Vara
The highest point on São Miguel at 1,103 metres, in Nordeste municipality, with the island's heaviest rainfall around it.
Furnas
A volcanic area in the east of the island on the south coast, with two ancient calderas, Lagoa das Furnas and a community inside an old crater.
Ponta Delgada
The largest city in the Azores, home to João Paulo II airport, about 48 km from Algarvia by road.
Getting to Algarvia
Ponta Delgada, home to João Paulo II airport, is about 48 km and around 42 minutes away by car. A single daily bus takes nearly two hours, so a hire car is the sensible way to reach homes in Algarvia and to see Nordeste.
When to go to Algarvia
São Miguel has a mild maritime climate, drier in summer and wetter in winter, and the high ground around Pico da Vara is the wettest part of the island. Summer is the easier season for viewpoints and walking. Nordeste keeps its local holiday on the Monday closest to 18 July. In winter, expect rain, which is when a fireplace helps.
Villas in Algarvia
Tradicampo Öko-Landhäuser, O Granel
Algarvia, North/Oporto, Portugal
2
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£81
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Algarvia
Algarvia, North/Oporto, Portugal
3
2
0
GardenMicrowaveTerrace+7 more
from£94
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Algarvia
Algarvia, North/Oporto, Portugal
4
2
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£68
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Algarvia
Algarvia, North/Oporto, Portugal
2
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+11 more
from£81
per night
Tradicampo Öko-Landhäuser, Casa do Arco
Algarvia, North/Oporto, Portugal
4
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£145
per night
5-star property
Tradicampo-Casa do Tanque
Algarvia, North/Oporto, Portugal
6
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+11 more
from£127
per night
5-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Algarvia
Algarvia, North/Oporto, Portugal
6
3
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£81
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Algarvia
Algarvia, North/Oporto, Portugal
3
1
0
FireplaceGardenMicrowave+5 more
from£94
per night
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Algarvia
Algarvia, North/Oporto, Portugal
2
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£81
per night
5-star property
Casabelavista III
Algarvia, North/Oporto, Portugal
2
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£61
per night
Tradicampo Öko-Landhäuser Casa da Cisterna
Algarvia, North/Oporto, Portugal
2
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£81
per night
4-star property
Casa Bela Vista II
Algarvia, North/Oporto, Portugal
4
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£81
per night
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Algarvia
Algarvia, North/Oporto, Portugal
3
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+11 more
from£90
per night
4-star property
Casa Bela Vista I
Algarvia, North/Oporto, Portugal
4
1
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£60
per night
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Algarvia
Algarvia, North/Oporto, Portugal
3
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+12 more
from£89
per nightAlgarvia villa holidays: questions answered
Is Algarvia in the Algarve?
No. Algarvia is a civil parish in the municipality of Nordeste, on São Miguel island in the Azores, not in the mainland Algarve. Check the location before booking a villa in Algarvia.
How far is Algarvia from Ponta Delgada?
About 48 km by road, around 42 minutes by car, and Ponta Delgada is where João Paulo II airport is. Public transport is a single daily bus taking nearly two hours, so most guests hire a car.
Is it rainy in Algarvia?
It can be. São Miguel is called the Green Island, with a mild maritime climate that is wetter in winter, and rainfall is heaviest around Pico da Vara, which is in the same municipality.
Do villas in Algarvia have fireplaces?
Most do, and most have a garden. A minority have a private pool, and the homes are mainly small, sleeping two to four, so they suit couples better than large groups.
Do you need a car in Algarvia?
Yes. The parish is small and rural, and the only public bus to Ponta Delgada runs once a day. A car is the practical way to reach shops, viewpoints and the airport.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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