Discover Algarve
One of the most popular
tourist destinations in the world.
tourist destinations in the world.
Algarve
The Algarve is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Every year tourists in their thousands flock to the south of Portugal to soak up the sun and relax in this European paradise.
The Algarve has the best all-year round climate in the whole of Europe and can boast more sunshine hours than California! You can often see temperatures hit the mid 30’s.
With over 100 miles of dramatic cliff faces and extensive golden beaches, the Algarve offers one of the most dramatic coastlines in the world.
There is something for everyone, whether you’re after a relaxing day at an intimate cove, or water sports and tourist attractions on busy golden beaches.
Easy access
You will be particularly impressed with its easy access to the rest of the Algarve. To the south, lie the top resorts of Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, where summer holidays revolve around the finest European golf courses, alluring restaurants and challenging water sports on the perfect beaches.
A traditional village
Almancil
Almancil is close to glamorous golf resorts and gorgeous beaches, but tucked away from the busier, coastal resorts. There, you will find a traditional village providing up market facilities.
There are boutique style shops, quality fish restaurants and traditional Portuguese restaurants all wrapped around by fragrant pine forests.
GPS: 37.074003 | -7.990283
Synonymous with elegance and privacy, Quinta do Lago is an exclusive golf and residential estate of nearly 2,000 acres of lush, rolling countryside and pine forests bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Part of an internationally recognized natural park, Quinta do Lago has centuries-old scented pine forests and fresh and seawater lakes as the setting for acres of lush fairways and manicured greens.
In this privilege location, magnificent golf courses and majestic villas blend with the green umbrella pines and the tranquility of its lakes. Quinta do Lago is just a short drive from Faro International Airport and, is adjoining Vale do Lobo.
Loulé
The market town of Loulé is a short drive up towards the hills and has a traditional Portuguese market every Saturday mornings.
It is an ancient town, but only remnants of its once Roman, later Moorish castle walls remain. The castle walls are in the central area which is best known among visitors for its craftsmen, its old-world charm and its keenness to party. Carnival comes before Lent. A much soberer pageant is held annually at Easter.
A handicrafts fair is held each August, but just about every morning, certainly on Saturdays, Loulé exudes a fair-like atmosphere in the Moorish-looking municipal market, built at the beginning of the century.
Faro
The city of Faro is the entry point for those who want to visit Algarve and travel by plane. Located just 6km east from the airport, the historic centre of Faro will amaze you with all its alleys frozen in time and its beautiful cathedral where you can enjoy the most magnificent view over Ria Formosa.
After your visit around the historic centre, don’t miss the opportunity to go on a boat tour to discover the wonders of Ria Formosa Natural Park. Aside from admiring the fauna and flora, you will also have the chance to visit 4 islands.
Sports
If you like to relax with a little sport, then the Algarve has everything to meet your needs. There are:
- no less than 30 golf courses
- tennis
- riding
- surfing
- water skiing
- jet skiing
- paragliding
- wind-surfing
- sailing
- cycling
- fishing
- bird-watching
We guarantee that if you’re the active type of person, then you won’t be disappointed with the Algarve!