Algarve Retreats has offices both in the UK and Portugal so we are able to offer a fast, friendly, professional and reliable service to all of our clients. Based in Hope Valley in the Peak District, England and in Lagos, Portugal we are ideally placed at the heart of both countries to respond to the needs of our customers. We are proud to be able to offer a personal and friendly service along with a full range of products to both buyers and sellers of property in the Algarve.As a one stop shop for residential and business sales and work closely with a number of partners who are able to offer financial services and mortgage advice, currency exchange, conveyancing and removals.
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We first visited Lagos in the Summer of 1996, a family holiday with our two Sons, Dan and Brad along with Tracey's parents, Gerald and Christina. After two weeks of beautiful sunshine and warm balmy evenings, our time came to leave. Such was the draw of that holiday, on the morning that we left, we drove up the Avenida dos Descobrimentos to watch the amazing sunrise with just dreams and not much conviction the topic of conversation was ''one day we will live here'' never for one moment did we believe it would happen.
We offer superb rental and management services, to maximise your rental income, whilst looking after your property throughout the year. In doing so, we are confident that you will recognise the work we do as a five star service at very competitive prices. Along with our carefully selected partners, we are able to signpost our clients to a full range of financial services, including mortgages, currency exchange, conveyancing and removals in connection with our real esate branch of our company.
Reviews (10)
Billy Price
Mar 07, 2022
I initially contacted Algarve Retreats inquiring in regard to an available property. After a few messages back and forth I was told multiple times the villa was available and I should book quickly. With the pressurising messages from the Manager Tracey to book I went ahead with the booking and the additional payment that they asked for outside of VRBO for an additional bed.
After paying and confirming the booking I felt confident to go ahead and book flights only to be told 72 hours later that they now didn't have availability and they would cancel my booking. I received a refund for less than I paid along with no refund for the additional beds. I would encourage anyone looking to book a holiday in Portugal to consider other options and stay well away from Algarve Retreats! It is quite ironic that their tagline is people you can trust when the truth couldn't be further away. If I could give zero stars I would.
After paying and confirming the booking I felt confident to go ahead and book flights only to be told 72 hours later that they now didn't have availability and they would cancel my booking. I received a refund for less than I paid along with no refund for the additional beds. I would encourage anyone looking to book a holiday in Portugal to consider other options and stay well away from Algarve Retreats! It is quite ironic that their tagline is people you can trust when the truth couldn't be further away. If I could give zero stars I would.
Sumit Anand
Feb 04, 2022
Katie Robertshaw
Sep 01, 2021
We had a great experience with Algarve Retreats, originally we planned on staying in Portugal for four months but unfortunately due to COVID & Lockdowns our stay extended to 10 months. Throughout our time in Lagos, they all really took care of us. Nothing was too big of a problem for them. Ana especially was very prompt if we needed any help she was over to help quickly. Thank you very much everyone at Algarve Retreats.
David Tinker
Apr 15, 2021
I have had the very good fortune to use the services of Algarve Estates since first coming across their business some 5 years ago. We are regular visitors to Lagos and have used many estate agents and booking websites over the years to rent accommodation but never experienced better service than that afforded by Tracey and Adrian at Algarve Estates.
From the initial enquiry to your actual stay in one of their quality properties they cannot do enough for you. Not only are they very efficient business managers but they are also really nice people who care about their clients and their needs. In fact, over the years, they are more like friends than just a business relationship. Their staff are equally as efficient and sociable.
During this awful Covid-19 crisis we've found ourselves in we've had to make considerable changes to our holiday plans this year. The totally sympathetic support, and effort to transfer our bookings and reschedule our holidays, even into 2021, has been first class and reduced a lot of anxiety at our end. Thank you so much for that, Tracey and Adrian, especially when the pressure on you and your business must have been untold.
I would never look any further than Algarve Estates for my trips to Lagos. If considering buying property then your first step should be Algarve Estates as you can rest assured you would be in safe hands where your interests are paramount. Great service and great people just about sums it up perfectly.
From the initial enquiry to your actual stay in one of their quality properties they cannot do enough for you. Not only are they very efficient business managers but they are also really nice people who care about their clients and their needs. In fact, over the years, they are more like friends than just a business relationship. Their staff are equally as efficient and sociable.
During this awful Covid-19 crisis we've found ourselves in we've had to make considerable changes to our holiday plans this year. The totally sympathetic support, and effort to transfer our bookings and reschedule our holidays, even into 2021, has been first class and reduced a lot of anxiety at our end. Thank you so much for that, Tracey and Adrian, especially when the pressure on you and your business must have been untold.
I would never look any further than Algarve Estates for my trips to Lagos. If considering buying property then your first step should be Algarve Estates as you can rest assured you would be in safe hands where your interests are paramount. Great service and great people just about sums it up perfectly.
Isaac Conick
Mar 29, 2021
After being stuck in lock down in the UK during the Covid 19 saga, the first thing we needed was a relaxing holiday abroad. From the offset, the Algarve Retreats Team couldn't be more helpful and professional. Adrian, Tracey and the team take pride in assuring only high satisfaction to their clientele. Nothing is too much to ask for and they are very easily accessible ready to take your call.
They will do their utmost to positively resolve any issue at hand. A 5 star standard of hospitality was maintained throughout our unforgettable stay in Lagos, not to mention the stunning apartment we stayed in. Besides being brand new and residing in an immensely convenient location, the apartment's rooftop pool with breathtaking views only adds to the joyous experience. I would recommend their services to anyone young, old and all those in between. Hope to be back soon! All the best and with much gratitude, Isaac Conick and Family.
They will do their utmost to positively resolve any issue at hand. A 5 star standard of hospitality was maintained throughout our unforgettable stay in Lagos, not to mention the stunning apartment we stayed in. Besides being brand new and residing in an immensely convenient location, the apartment's rooftop pool with breathtaking views only adds to the joyous experience. I would recommend their services to anyone young, old and all those in between. Hope to be back soon! All the best and with much gratitude, Isaac Conick and Family.
David Hadfield
Feb 17, 2021
Tony Hadfield The service I received was really first class and in difficult circumstances. Algarve Treats are really shaking the tree here in Lagos operating in a market that looks like a cartel. Funny how their competitors all ask for the same fee. Feedback on visits to the property was always given. With COVID-19 affecting all things and myself locked in the UK Dexter went way beyond What I could reasonably have expected.
Louise Weir
Feb 04, 2021
Algarve Retreats have been the only people I will rent accommodation from in Lagos since about 2013. Tracey and Adrian are consummate professionals - Tracey, hugely responsive to any queries from booking to departure, and Adrian always there to welcome you to the accommodation when you arrive - greeting you like an old friend. Beyond this, what has made them really stand out for me this year, is how incredibly supportive and flexible they have been with all of the uncertainty facing my usual September holiday. Tracey has responded always with understanding, and whilst I have held out hope that this year might happen, on deciding that it probably won't Tracey has moved my booking to next year for no extra cost, no extra hassle and with complete professionalism and empathy, bearing in mind this is their livelihood. THANK YOU! I wouldn't book with anyone else, and I hope I can continue to do so for many more years to come!
David Cecil
Jan 14, 2021
We had ten fantastic days in Lagos and are grateful to Algarve Retreats for helping to make this happen. They were very supportive and reassuring throughout the booking process, with contingency plans in place if flights were to be cancelled at short notice. The apartment itself was perfect for our family of five, with my oldest daughter happy to use the futon in the living room and share one of the two bathrooms with her sisters.
We're not millionaires so did alternate nights of eating in and eating out. The little kitchen had everything we needed to make pasta dishes and fajitas, as well as having a big fridge freezer to keep everything in. The supermarket is right across the road and has a bakery, butchers, deli etc. At the time of writing, everyone is obliged to wear a mask in the supermarket.
Outside the apartment is a nice sitting area, with shade offered by parasols or big trees. The pool is a good size and very nice for cooling off. If you are looking for a bit of exercise, it's big enough to do a few laps, as I witnessed some people doing early in the morning from the comfort of my balcony! The main part of town is a pleasant twenty minute stroll through the marina away.
If you haven't been to Lagos before it is a beautiful place, especially for families. After a lot of Trip Advisor research we ate at the following places; Piccolo pizza Nah nah bah (burger place- book first) No patio (just mum and dad, too expensive and swanky for kids) Jukebox tapas (could not recommend highly enough) There is also a lovely place round the corner from the apartment where we went for a really nice breakfast.
As you know, there's a million beaches to choose from. The nearest is Praia Maia. If you're super fit you could walk to it. We had a hire car so loaded that with towels, packed lunches etc to go there as well as a few other nice ones. Slide and Splash is now open and only half an hour away. My youngest daughter and I took advantage of the 'get your second visit for E10' offer and went twice (in my head I'm 15, not 50!).
That day, my wife and other two girls went on one of the boat trips to the caves and totally loved it. Having had an absolute belly full of all the nonsense around Coronavirus, it was fantastic to get away and (almost- due to a bit of mask wearing) forget about it all for a week or so. I cannot thank Algarve Retreats enough for their professionalism and support and look forward to rewarding them with some future business when we next go to Portugal.
We're not millionaires so did alternate nights of eating in and eating out. The little kitchen had everything we needed to make pasta dishes and fajitas, as well as having a big fridge freezer to keep everything in. The supermarket is right across the road and has a bakery, butchers, deli etc. At the time of writing, everyone is obliged to wear a mask in the supermarket.
Outside the apartment is a nice sitting area, with shade offered by parasols or big trees. The pool is a good size and very nice for cooling off. If you are looking for a bit of exercise, it's big enough to do a few laps, as I witnessed some people doing early in the morning from the comfort of my balcony! The main part of town is a pleasant twenty minute stroll through the marina away.
If you haven't been to Lagos before it is a beautiful place, especially for families. After a lot of Trip Advisor research we ate at the following places; Piccolo pizza Nah nah bah (burger place- book first) No patio (just mum and dad, too expensive and swanky for kids) Jukebox tapas (could not recommend highly enough) There is also a lovely place round the corner from the apartment where we went for a really nice breakfast.
As you know, there's a million beaches to choose from. The nearest is Praia Maia. If you're super fit you could walk to it. We had a hire car so loaded that with towels, packed lunches etc to go there as well as a few other nice ones. Slide and Splash is now open and only half an hour away. My youngest daughter and I took advantage of the 'get your second visit for E10' offer and went twice (in my head I'm 15, not 50!).
That day, my wife and other two girls went on one of the boat trips to the caves and totally loved it. Having had an absolute belly full of all the nonsense around Coronavirus, it was fantastic to get away and (almost- due to a bit of mask wearing) forget about it all for a week or so. I cannot thank Algarve Retreats enough for their professionalism and support and look forward to rewarding them with some future business when we next go to Portugal.
Mark Bridges
Dec 24, 2020
My recent introduction to Algarve Retreats managers Adrian & Tracey Fox was indeed a surprising and pleasant experience. For the first time in our 7 or 8 years of retirement travels to escape Canadian winters, we decided to plan our first stay in the Algarve. Unlike some of our initial inquiries to vacation home managers or owners, where we couldn't get responses, Tracey immediately connected with us and set to work to sort out what accommodations situation would best suit our needs. Bingo!
A perfect apartment, available for when we wanted to travel, and at a fair price. As it turned out, our medical travel insurance providers would not permit booking at this time, but as we are all experiencing, COVID changes everything. What looked like it would be so simple, had to be pushed back somewhat due to the pandemic. Suffice to say that we are confident that we will be able to pick right up where we left off when things get sorted out. Shazbot!
We hope that we can find this gem of a vacation flat again with availability for our dates. We read from other comments that the Algarve Retreats team are bending over backwards during these challenging times on behalf of their clients. Good on ya' mates.
A perfect apartment, available for when we wanted to travel, and at a fair price. As it turned out, our medical travel insurance providers would not permit booking at this time, but as we are all experiencing, COVID changes everything. What looked like it would be so simple, had to be pushed back somewhat due to the pandemic. Suffice to say that we are confident that we will be able to pick right up where we left off when things get sorted out. Shazbot!
We hope that we can find this gem of a vacation flat again with availability for our dates. We read from other comments that the Algarve Retreats team are bending over backwards during these challenging times on behalf of their clients. Good on ya' mates.
George Foy
Jan 15, 2020
Great customer service experience. We had an apartment booked for June 2020 however, due to the Covid-19 outbreak our holiday has had to be postponed. Algarve retreats were very accommodating and understanding regarding this. We were able to move our booking including the deposit to a future date with no fees completely hassle free. This is the kind of service and understanding holiday makers need in these uncertain times. THANK YOU!
