A Holiday in Sesmarias, Algarve: the Guide (where to stay and beaches)

Sesmarias is in the municipality of Albufeira, in the central Algarve, in southern Portugal. It is known for quiet residential area near Albufeira, close to Galé beaches, couples and families.

Sesmarias is popular with families, couples and groups, for the atmosphere of quiet residential area near Albufeira, close to Galé beaches, couples and families. If you're after that kind of holiday, it makes an excellent base. For more accommodation, also consider the neighbouring towns with availability.

There's plenty of accommodation across the central Algarve. See the 'where to stay nearby' section below or explore Albufeira and the central Algarve.

The Algarve has 17 standout beaches a short distance away. See the Algarve beaches to choose your stretch of sand.

Sesmarias is served by Faro airport. It is typically under an hour by car; hiring a car pays off for visiting several beaches and towns.

May, June and September offer warm weather and fewer crowds; July and August are the peak, with more buzz and demand. Off season, the town is quieter and accommodation prices fall.

Yes. Sesmarias is especially well suited to families, couples and groups, for its profile of quiet residential area near Albufeira, close to Galé beaches, couples and families. See the accommodation in the nearby towns to find the right home for your group.

Choose one of the towns with availability in the area, open the home you prefer and complete the booking on Homing, our official partner. Payment is secure, with no hidden fees, and it's cheaper than Airbnb or Hotels.com.