Vogue's Top 7 Design-First Airbnbs in Portugal's Algarve

Vogue has curated a list of seven design-focused Airbnbs in Portugal's Algarve region, highlighting a shift from its reputation as a busy beach destination to a diverse area with limestone cliffs, crystal-blue waters, a wild west coast with surfing, rural countryside, and quiet eastern villages. The rentals range from $202 to $1,184 per night and include properties like The Old Donkey (a converted 1800s donkey dormitory in Vilamoura), a whitewashed beach house in Aljezur, a former fisherman's house in Salema with North African influences, a modern home in Fuseta, Casa Oliva do Sul (a late-1800s renovated home in Almancil), Vale Da Lua in Odeceixe, and a 120-year-old farmhouse near Costa Vicentina Nature Park in Aljezur. Each property emphasizes authentic Algarvian design with traditional materials like terracotta, stone, and whitewashed walls, and amenities such as pools, gardens, and outdoor dining areas. The article notes the region's North African heritage and proximity to Morocco, and recommends these stays for travelers seeking a leisurely lifestyle with detours to villages, art galleries, and vineyards.