In the southern most region of Portugal, on the south west tip of Europe. The Algarve caters for couples families and golfers alike looking for year round sunshine breaks, relaxing holidays and world famous golf courses.
Beaches
The extensive and endless coastline of The Algarve stretches for about 100 miles with some of the world’s best beaches. Glorious golden sandy beaches and crystal clear waters are plentiful in The Algarve and you will also find some of the most dramatic cliff faces and rock formations in the world.
Resorts
The Algarve has something for everyone. Albufeira has grown from a tiny fishing village into the tourist capital of The Algarve offering a vast selection of restaurants and lively nightlife. Lagos is one of the most sought after resorts on the coast with fabulous beaches and great shopping. Vilamoura lies in the heart of golfing country with a huge marina and golden sandy beach offering an array of watersports. Praia da Luz is great for families looking to get away from it all offering a good range of restaurants and shops.
Culture
The Algarve’s year is packed full of colourful religious festivals so it's not difficult to sample some authentic Algarve culture. Almost all towns in The Algarve have a traditional market day so you can snap up some bargains whilst enjoying the ambience and atmosphere.
Activities
One of the most popular activities is golf and you will find world famous golf course across The Algarve. Visit Faro for a day packed full of culture and history where the old part of the city is still surrounded by Roman walls which date back to the 9th century. If you are looking for a more action packed day The Algarve is famous for its wide choice of water sports, horse riding centres and deep sea fishing.
Food
Food in The Algarve is varied and delicious and the abundance of fresh fish is a popular choice for tourists. If seafood isn’t you thing you will find a wide choice of meat dishes available with chicken and pork being the most widely used meats. Chicken Piri-Piri is a world famous Portuguese dish made with chilli peppers. And don’t forget, Portugal is also famous for its Vinho Verde and Mateus Rose.
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