A lot of the hotels on the coastal towns will drop their prices in the winter, and usually it's a case of looking on booking.com or Airbnb to see what's cheap. Shorter-term rentals can be a bit tricky, but aren't impossible. The apartments and villas range from 1 to 5 bedrooms and are offered at monthly rental rates from 500 to 3,000. With the lack of long-term rental stock and the increasing shortage caused by many owners wanting to make as much money by renting over the lucrative summer months, the number of owners still not wishing to provide rental contracts, and real estate agents who deal with rentals as an after-thought, it is almost impossible to find a company which is simultaneously independent, offers coverage of multiple regions within the Algarve, and which provides properties across a range of types, views and prices. Newly remodeled, modern and relaxed environment. This 12th-century Berber fortification, about 30 minutes drive from Albufeira, makes for an excellent day trip to explore some of the areas history. chateau Pet-friendly with large yard and double garage. Any help would be very grateful. Villa LATE AVAILABILITY. The reason for this is that property owners can earn well if they rent their property to tourists so, if a property is sitting empty in February or March, many would rather take the risk of putting it up for rent for the tourist season rather than get a long-term tenant. Click to search: /*