Delve into the rural soul of Portugal
Discover Airbnb's partnership with Aldeias Históricas de Portugal
Airbnb joins Aldeias Históricas de Portugal in promoting the development of tourism in central Portugal, through its Historic Villages network. To encourage more sustainable travel, go beyond big cities and spread tourism benefits to local communities.
Timeless Portugal authenticity
Medieval and roman heritage, rural villas, a wonderful rugged nature. All of this you will find in central Portugal, a region dotted with the historic villages of Aldeias Históricas de Portugal, a non-profit association for tourism development that gathers twelve icons of the Portuguese identity.Two of them, the villages of Castelo Rodrigo and Castelo Novo, have also been awarded as "Best Tourism Villages in the World" - in 2021 and 2022 respectively - by UNWTO, the World Tourism Organization.With its ancient walk paths and cycling routes, this peaceful and sunny region is a sustainable alternative to the more touristic destinations and represents an attractive option for travelers looking for a deeper connection with the soul of the places they visit.
Explore the Aldeias Históricas network
Twelve historic villages that share cultural heritage, traditional food and an amazing natural landscape
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Our partnership goals with Aldeias Históricas de Portugal
In 2022 almost 2/3 of short term rental nights booked on Airbnb in Portugal were already outside of Lisbon and Porto.
Encourage tourism dispersal
Contribute to territorial balance through diversifying the supply and demand of tourist services to less popular destinations.
Reduce tourism seasonality
Enhance deseasonalisation trends through appreciation of endogenous resources and promotion of longer average stays.
Heritage commitment
Support the preservation and development of heritage tourism on a European scale, as a powerful tool to empower sustainable travel trends.
Promote local economy
Support the diversification of visitors spending during their stay, while training members of the local community on how to become hospitality entrepreneurs.
Winning the sustainability challenge
Foster sustainable tourism is not just about greener ways of travel or reaching less popular destinations, it's a commitment that can last throughout the stay. The historic villages of Aldeias Históricas de Portugal were the first destination network in the world, and the first destination in Portugal, to receive the Biosphere Destination Certification, in 2018. This international system, developed by the Institute of Responsible Tourism, responds to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations and its compliance is monitored annually.
Meet the hosts
Hear from extraordinary hosts what's like visiting these historic villages and their hosting experience on Airbnb.
Becoming hospitality entrepreneurs
As an Aldeias Históricas de Portugal member, we invite you to join Airbnb with the exclusive support of one of our Superhosts! If you wish to know more about Airbnb and get one-on-one help from the best Airbnb hosts.
In collaboration with Aldeias Históricas de Portugal
