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The most beautiful places you can book in Portugal right now, including the Algarve, Faro & Lisbon from £20pppn

UNSURPRISINGLY, Portugal holidays have been booking up fast since it was announced on May 7 that the country was on the UK's travel green list.

The tourist hotspot has emerged as the firm favourite for Brits, with travel firms seeing huge spikes in demand.

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There are some beautiful places still available to book in PortugalCredit: Oliverstravels.com

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Despite fears that Brits could be stopped at the border due to EU restrictions, Portugal has confirmed that they will welcome Brits back from May 17 with a negative Covid test.

Brits who travel to "green" list countries will be able to return to England without quarantine restrictions but will require a pre-flight Covid test as well as a PCR test on day two of returning to the UK.

is one travel company that has seen a marked increase in Portugal bookings. Pablo Caspers, Chief Travel Officer at the company said: “The majority of travellers are searching for a trip away to Portugal, which has accounted for the vast majority of all bookings to green list countries since the announcement."

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also reported a huge 535 per cent increase in interest for the Faro District between May 7 and 8, with Lisbon, Madeira and Porto also showing an uptick in searches.

Those keen to escape the British weather for a sun-soaked holiday should check out our selection of great properties in some of Portugal's most popular spots, with stays starting from just £20 per person a night.

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Funcho Cottage, Funchal

Find a little oasis near Funchal city centreCredit: Oliverstravels.com
This villa is ideal for a couple's holidayCredit: Oliverstravels.com

Get the best of both worlds at Funcho Cottage, a villa that's in a quiet part of the region but also close to Funchal city centre.

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The property is based within a banana plantation, and has a peaceful atmosphere.

Two guests can stay, making this a great option for a romantic getaway, and they get access to a pretty garden, swimming pool and outdoor seating area.

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