Why the Algarve is always a good idea.
Whether you’re sporty or reflective, a solo traveller or a large family – the Algarve is a popular destination for young and old alike. Europe’s sunniest coastline boasts around 300 days of sunshine a year. The climate here is mild all year round and pleasantly dry even in the hot summer thanks to constant air movement. The maximum temperature in the summer months from June to September is around 30 degrees Celsius; rainy days are few and far between. The water temperature in the Atlantic is rather warm at an average 18 degrees and is ideal for swimming and a range of water sports. Even in the winter months, the thermometer rarely drops below 10 degrees, averaging around 16 degrees Celsius.
The best time to visit for a beach holiday is between June and August. During this time, you can expect around 12 hours of sunshine a day and enjoy temperatures that are consistently above 25 degrees Celsius, if not over 30 degrees. The water temperatures in the relatively cool Atlantic ocean can even reach around 21 degrees. Of course, the sea breeze offers a welcome freshness in summer.
Temperatures reach an average of 20 degrees Celsius in the spring months of March to May. There are only a few rainy days and conditions are ideal for an active holiday or a city break. However, the water temperature remains quite cool at this time of year, so you have to be brave to go for a dip in the sea.
In the autumn months of September to November, temperatures often reach around 25 degrees Celsius, but the hours of sunshine are considerably fewer and rain is a possibility. Similarly to the spring, this time of year is suitable for exploring the towns or nature itself. The sea is still warm until mid-October at least, so there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy a late summer beach holiday.
Greetings from the kitchen!
Let the culinary journey begin.
An essential part of our philosophy is based on getting to know the regional specialities. This means immersing ourselves in the local delicacies. Enjoy your meal!
Life in the Algarve in 440 pages – in one book.
ALGARVE – A CULINARY JOURNEY – Stories and recipes from the fascinating south of Portugal’ is an internationally award-winning book that brings together gastronomy, culture and local identity on a journey through the south of Portugal. The book will be launched in Portugal on 29 September 2025, in Portuguese and English, with a limited print run and is currently on exclusive pre-order for the special price of 45 euros.
With 456 pages and more than 300 images, the book offers a sensitive and authentic portrait of the Algarve region, combining life stories, local products and gastronomic recipes. More than a recipe book, it is a cultural document about a territory in constant reinvention, where the past and the future meet at the table.
Through 25 real stories, the reader travels through the Algarve from Aljezur to Vila Real de Santo António, passing through places like Monchique, Silves, Loulé, Olhão, Tavira, Lagoa, Lagos, Faro and Portimão. Each territory is represented by its people: fishermen, shellfish gatherers, salt producers, winemakers, potters, farmers, mountain shepherds, chefs and urban artists, who give voice to a living and plural Algarve.
The gastronomic section is made up of more than 70 recipes from the Algarve’s favourite chefs. These include Noélia Jerónimo, Tasca do Petrol, João Marreiros, Loki Restaurante, A Venda, Casa Isabel and Eira do Mel.
Place your pre-order now and guarantee the 10 percent PRE-ORDER discount!
Want a sneak peek?
A sample from the book:
"In autumn we joined fisher Erico Gomes Martins for a few hours on his boat. We witnessed quivering fishing lines, colourful bait, the swell of the Atlantic and a reunion with a ten-legged squid.
A beautiful September evening is coming to a close. Fim do trabalho! Noélia’s guests are enjoying a last glass of wine or sipping a bica, an espresso. The restaurant door swings open again and a thin, wiry man heads haltingly in the direction of the kitchen. Noélia meets him halfway and throws an admiring glance into the red bucket that he is carrying in his right hand. A few words, and a short nod. Comprato! Done, bought! This is how we get to know the fisherman Erico Gomes Martins. He regularly offers his daily catch to Noélia in Cabanas da Tavira. And after a quick chat, he invites us to come out with him in his boat the following day. We shake on it: combinado! It’s settled. The meeting place is 5 o’clock the next evening on O Armazém, a café on Tavira’s jetty.
One and two-storey houses line the shore of Rio Gilão. Some are simple and have been turned into taverns and souvenir shops, and others are prettily renovated, like the historic fish market. But not only the buildings near the river bear witness to Tavira’s former heyday. More prominent evidence is shown by the villas belonging to former tuna fish barons. From the eighteenth century until the 1970s, the coastal town lived handsomely from catching and processing red atum, or tuna."
Luxury is about the freedom to stay longer and not the price.
Work and switch off where others go on holiday. Spend the winter in the Mediterranean climate, recharging your batteries. SevenCollection invites you to do just that.
If you would like to rent one of our properties for several months outside of the usual holiday durations, then we can make you an offer on favourable terms. Please contact us directly using the keyword "long stay".
"Stay a little longer, it’s so beautiful!" That’s what our beach houses always whisper to our guests as soon as their minds drift towards their departure. Bad weather, traffic jams, the same old routine ... What’s that? Your children have flown the nest and their future is already all sorted? Then maybe this question will encourage you to reconsider:
Why visit the Algarve for a short time when you can stay in paradise for months? Allow us to make the answer a little easier for you. To the silver surfer generation and those who want to avoid winter: leave your previous commitments and gloomy weather behind. The mild climate in the Algarve is good for your mind, joints, and bones. The laid back lifestyle of the Portuguese certainly puts a lot of our unnecessary stress into perspective.
You don’t have to worry about anything except the luxury of enjoying yourself as you please, whether you’re doing sport, at the seaside, on an excursion, alone, or with friends. Balancing the active and passive is what it’s all about.
Please note: If, during your long stay holiday, you feel the urge to work or use the modern media that others may describe as the shackles of a digitalised society, then the internet will always be available to you in your SevenCollection beach house. You are also welcome to use the fax machine and photocopier in our reception if required. You can enjoy a 20% discount on your booking of 30 days or more with all SevenCollection properties.*
Simply enter the keyword "long stay" in your booking enquiry under "Contact". Please contact us directly if you would like to book a property for several months:
contact@sevencollection.de
* Minimum booking duration of 30 days in season class A: November – March. Cannot be used in combination with other discount promotions
