The southern coastal region is a popular tourist centre, being chosen as a holiday destination both by foreigners and the Portuguese themselves. With a terrific nightlife, the Algarve gives you more than 70 discos, bars and huge parties that lure people from all around the country. We show yo...
Monte Gordo is a popular beach resort, close to Vila Real de Santo Antonio and an easy drive from the Algarve's Faro Airport. Find the best restaurants in Monte Gordo, fun things to do with the kids and where to go in Monte Gordo, a top Algarve family holiday destination. ...
For your holiday, the Algarve is a hassle-free destination; the region is very safe, English is widely spoken, hotels are of a very high standard, and the Portuguese are welcoming and hospitable. As well as being an outstanding holiday destination, the Algarve is also one of the least expe...
The Algarve is the beautiful southern coastline of Portugal. It is a region blessed with stunning beaches, picturesque fishing towns and a glorious climate, all of which combine to create the perfect holiday destination. The Algarve is wonderfully varied, able to appeal to a wide cross-section o...
Although spring and autumn are considered as the best periods to visit Algarve, it is a year-round holiday destination. The busiest times of year tend to be July/August. Santa Luzia seafront. Photo by David Boocock Algarve’s mild climate has attracted interest from Northern Europeans wishing...
A Complete Holiday Guide The Algarve is mostly considered a beach destination, ideal for nautical sports, with some of the best beaches for sailing, surfing and windsurfing. But it has many other hidden gems like its rural traditions and villages, popular for country walking and hiking. The reg...
The Algarve currently has 3 waterparks - Slide and Splash, Aqualand and AquaShow. All have a variety of fun rides for the adventurous and the not so bold! A fun day out for all the family. Golf The Algarve leads the world as a golfing holiday destination and includes 26 championship-sta...
What Algarve town is the best for your holiday? Top 10 Algarve What are the top 10 sights and activities in the Algarve? Best Beaches Discover the finest beaches of the Algarve For families Is the Algarve a good destination for a family holiday? Day Trips What are the best places to vi...
Going to the beach is an obvious first choice for this holiday destination - but which one should you go to? There are 133 beaches in the southern region of Portugal, and over 100 of them are in the Algarve. Mumsnetters particularly love holidaying in the beach towns of Carvoeiro, Praia...
Have been coming to Luz for 15 years and never tire of it. The beach is great for children and adults alike, water sports hire etc. There are plenty of restaurants and cafe's which make Luz an all round great holiday destination. Can't wait to be back there. ...