From September 24th, 2022, Portugal is offering a new visa for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens aimed at digital nomads, freelancers and remote workers. The new digital nomad visa will allow you to come to Portugal for up to 180 days, making it ideal for those that want to escape the seasonal chill and escalating energy bills this winter. 

With winter temperatures rarely dropping below 15°C in the Algarve, 300 days of sunshine a year and a lower cost of living, the Algarve is the perfect place to work from. Many hotels and villa companies are tempting British visitors with long- stay offers and encouraging their guests to work remotely under the winter sunshine. 

Working from the Algarve couldn't be easier, the region shares the same time zone as the UK, making calls and video meetings easy to facilitate. Globally, Portugal ranks 24th for average broadband speeds with average peaks now over 100 Mbps download and around 50 Mbps upload.

Lagos in the Algarve has become a particular hub for nomad workers.

Surrounded by world-class golf courses and beautiful beaches, the region provides all the ingredients to improve a work life balance.

We have rounded up some great deals on long-stay rental accommodation ranging from homes on golf resorts, to vineyards, to boutique hotels and resorts, as well as places catering to remote workers offering all they need to work away from home.

Long Stay Offers

Best Value 

Quinta Dos Vales- Wine Estate- located in Estômbar, in the very center of the Algarve, Quinta Dos Vales provides the ideal home for the winter or even for an entire year. Besides the peace and quiet that the countryside brings, with fibre-optic connection and extensive amenities, working remotely or simply relaxing in a 50-hectare wine estate has never been so comfortable.

In addition to tennis and paddle tennis courts, mini-golf / putting green, three swimming pools, one of them heated all year round, rustic surroundings of vineyards, ancient olive trees, wildlife and open spaces, only minutes away from the estate you can find dozens of award-winning beaches and golf-courses, as well as numerous marinas and shopping centres.

Long stay offers from November to March include: 5-month rentals (November - March) – €525/month, 1-month rentals (November - March) € 693/ month.

Garvetur- the apartments at Rio Vilamoura offer a great location to work from with the lively resort of Vilamoura on your doorstep.  Set in a large, landscaped garden with a swimming pool, guests are just a 10-minute walk from Oceânico Pinhal Golf Course. Free Wi-Fi is also available in all rooms as well as the reception area. Prices start from €1,786 / month for 2 people.

Best for Active Types and Golf Lovers

Monte Rei-Nestled amongst the picturesque foothills of the Eastern Algarve, Monte Rei is an exclusive residential community woven into 1,000 acres of unspoilt countryside, overlooking the award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, consistently ranked as the best in Portugal.

 Their long stay offer, available through November to February 2023, starts from €2,636, per person, and includes 21 nights' accommodation in a 1-Bedroom Clubhouse Residence, daily breakfast at the Grill Restaurant, and complimentary Wi-Fi.  Re-energise yourself after work on the North Golf Course, considered the number 1 Golf Course in Portugal. 

Pestana Alvor Beach Villas- located just walking distance from the centre of the lovely village of Alvor, and facing the beautiful Alvor beach, Pestana offers guests extended stay deals in which they can take advantage of the wide range of facilities on their doorstep, including outdoor and indoor swimming pools, gym, restaurant and bar. Their offer aims to combine the flexibility, comfort and astonishing front beach location of their Villas with their unlimited golf offer- playing at one of the 5 Golf courses in the Algarve (Pestana Alto, Pestana Gramacho, Pestana Vale da Pinta, Pestana Silves or Pestana Vila Sol). 

Rates for the Pestana long stay golf package (28 days) start from €1,872 per person. To book this special long stay offer contact: comercial.algarve@pestana.com 

Vale do Lobo resort- Enjoy an exclusive 30% discount and a range of special perks when you stay with Vale do Lobo for three weeks or more. A longer stay means guests can fully immerse themselves in the effortless resort lifestyle, properly relax and explore everything Vale do Lobo can offer. Working remotely is made easy, enjoy an inspiring change of scene, with all the practical facilities you could need. 

Boavista, Golf and Spa- renowned as one of the most prestigious holiday destinations in the western Algarve, Bela Colina Village, a 5-star tourist village, offers much more than an exceptional 18-hole golf course. With an essential Spa at the Clubhouse equipped with a full gym space, a large indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, Boavista is the ultimate destination for a relaxing workcation. 

Their long stay offers start from €2,260 when staying for a minimum of 30 nights, with utility bills included. Benefits include free access to the outdoor swimming pool, 50% discount in the Spa, 10% discount on treatments and massages, 10% discount in the restaurant and a 25% discount on green fees. 

Pine Cliffs Residences-  This unique home-away-from-home, surrounded by elegant pine forests and abundant indigenous flora, offers an intimate atmosphere and a quiet haven of seclusion, but within easy reach of an extensive range of unmatched facilities.  A selection of swimming pools, sports infrastructure, and restaurants on your doorstep, make staying at the Pine Cliffs Residence infinitely relaxed. Spectacular sandy beaches are just a short stroll away, and the Pine Cliffs Golf Course and Annabel Croft Tennis Academy are perfect for some healthy recreation. 

Long term rental guests may enjoy a host of benefits including free access to the resort pools and gym, a 25% discount on food and beverages plus discounts in the spa and for golf. Rates start from €3,500 /month for a one-bedroom apartment, valid for rentals of minimum 1 month.

Four Seasons Fairways- Situated in Quinta do Lago and nestled within the privacy and security of the Ria Formosa nature reserve, lies Four Seasons Fairways, the ideal setting for a workcation – combining blue skies, peaceful and private villa accommodation with hotel style facilities and high speed wi-fi for those all-important video calls. 

The Winter offer running from November to March 2023 offers 7 nights in a two or three-bed villa or apartment with swimming pool or Jacuzzi from £1,200 to £1,320 on a self-catering basis depending on travel dates. 

Best for Nature Lovers 

VidaMar Resort- Located at the exceptional beach Praia dos Salgados, next to the nature reserve of Lagoa dos Salgados and to an 18-hole Golf course, the VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve offers the service and attention necessary to warm up your winter days. Aside from the comfort of rooms and delicious gastronomy on offer, the property provides the most modern treatments in its sophisticated SPA, with a magnificent indoor pool and fitness room, for guests to feel at home.

For stays during November through to March, for a minimum of 21 nights, VidaMar offers a discount of 50%  (on B&B and Half Board), free WiFi, free access to a co-working space, free daily access to the Fitness Room and to the indoor leisure heated pool . On B&B basis rates from € 82per single room, per night, and HB supplement, per person, per night: € 26 (buffet dinner)

Jupiter Algarve- Jupiter Algarve offers 15% off when staying for 15 or more days. With a stunning view overlooking the sea, you will have all the comfort of being in a hotel: Covered and heated outdoor pool, SPA with Therapeutic Circuit, in addition to a varied buffet, combining great food and healthy eating. The offer includes Free Wi-Fi; 1 SPA access per person per stay. Jupiter offer this exclusively through their website. Offer is applicable to stays of 15 days or more, between October 2022 and 23st March 2023

Vila Galé- Vila Galé Hotels is set to launch a new campaign for a 20% discount on stays of 20 nights or more at its 9 hotels in the Algarve, on a bed and breakfast basis. Stay at any of their residences in Lagos, Praia da Galé, Albufeira, Vilamoura and Tavira and explore these lively cities at a discounted rate. The offer is valid for stays between November 1st and March 31st  2023. 

Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa The Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel Spa is a 5-star hotel, located in Albufeira, in Algarve, with direct access to Santa Eulália beach. The resort has both rooms and fully equipped apartments, 3 restaurants and a spa which includes a thalassotherapy circuit. 

Their long stay offer will run from 1st November until the 31st March with rates for a single room or one bedroom villa with single occupation starting from €65 per night. Benefits include breakfast included for the rooms and a 15% discount for the Villas, a 10% discount on food and beverages at the Hotel (not cumulative with the breakfast offer), free access to the indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a gym, sauna, and steam room facilities, 15% Spa Treatments discount. 

Real Marina Hotel & Spa- Located in the heart of the Ria Formosa, in front of Olhão Marina, and just 15 km from Faro, the Real Marina Hotel & Spa is the perfect place to enjoy an authentic Algarve experience, far from the usual hustle and bustle. Real Marina Residence Apartments relax in a holiday home in Ria Formosa, in a pet-friendly fully equipped apartment, and the facilities of the Real Marina Hotel & Spa at your disposal. 

Their long stay offer will run from 1st November until the 31st March with rates for a one bedroom apartment starting from €65 per night. Benefits include breakfast included for the rooms and a 15% discount for the Villas, a 10% discount on food and beverages at the Hotel  free access to the indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a gym, sauna, and steam room facilities, 15% Spa Treatments discount.

Best for the Design Conscious

W Algarve- soak in the azure views in one of the west-facing rooms and residences. Stay longer and take advantage of the special offers and facilities in this beautifully designed hotel. W Algarve provides discounted prices on each room for stays over 21 nights, as well as complimentary access to the Fitness Centre. Work remotely in style by booking the co-working pack that suits your needs best from €18 per you can enjoy a dedicated desk with plug for laptop, permanent coffee station with water, coffee, tea and snacks, upgraded Wi-Fi access and access to printing facilities. 

Wonderful Room: From €175.00 per room / per night · T1 Bedroom Residence: From €235 per room / per night · T2 Bedroom Residence: From €365 per room / per night. Room rates are subject to availability and are valid for minimum stays of 21 nights

For further information please visit www.visitalgarve.pt