The Algarve is the southern most region of Portugal and it's one of Europe's favourite holiday destinations well known for glorious year round sunshine, sandy beaches and excellent gastronomy.
The Algarve is rich in history and heritage, still standing today are buildings and walls dating back to the early Roman times, you’ll still see signs of the morrish occupation which is evident in the local architecture, you’ll find many small traditional villages barely touched by tourism.
The Algarve has the best all-year round climate in the whole of Europe, and can boast more sunshine hours than California, with temperatures often reaching over 30’ in the height of the season and in the cooler periods still getting into the 20’s,. due to the maritime shelf and water currents the sea temperature can be often be surprisingly warm even in some of the winter months.
Due to this mild nature of the weather the Algarve is ideal for many outdoor sporting activities such as water sports, golf, tennis, horse riding, to name but a few.
The Algarve offers one of the most dramatic coastlines in the world. With over 100 miles of dramatic cliffs and golden beaches, spectacular rock formations, there is something for everyone, whether you're after a relaxing day at one of the many beaches, or dancing the night away in one of the many clubs and bars dotted along this fine coast.
The Algarve boasts some of the finest resorts, including the “Golden Triangle “ A short driving distance from Faro Airport, you’ll find the cosmopolitan resorts of Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Vila Sol and Vilamoura, Almancil and Loule offering a stunning range of up-market properties to rent. To the East of Faro, places to visit include Olhao once famous for the canning of the sardines, Tavira for its many churches and chapels, an to the west Albufeira, a popular touristic town, Portimao famous for Sardines and leather shoes, Lagos and Sagres, the famous Port of call of Henry the Navigator.
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