Introduction
For 50-odd years now, UK holidaymakers have been hotfooting it over to the Algarve. And frankly, it’s not hard to see why – there’s year-round sunshine, amazing beaches and a seamless mix of settings. First of all, if you’re after a proper party atmosphere, you won’t have to hunt around long, with heavyweights like Albufeira and Lagos pumping up the volume on a daily basis. Mind you, make your way out of the more touristy areas and it’s a very different story. You’ve got quiet little castle towns, forested hillsides in full bloom and stretches of shoreline that seem to have fended off mass development with a big stick. And yet, actually, it doesn’t really matter where you go – awesome cliffs, wide golden sands, natural bays and long sandy islands tend to come as standard.
Cobbled streets, whitewashed houses and quaint fishing villages decorate the Algarve's dramatic coastline. With its golden sandy beaches, it's a melting pot of different cultures, combining Vilamoura's casinos and luxury hotels, Praia da Rocha's pavement cafes and Albufeira's buzzing nightlife.
Portugal's southernmost tip, the Algarve is bordered by Spain and the Atlantic Ocean.
For 50-odd years now, UK holidaymakers have been hotfooting it over to the Algarve. And frankly, it’s not hard to see why – there’s year-round sunshine, amazing beaches and a seamless mix of settings. First of all, if you’re after a proper party atmosphere, you won’t have to hunt around long, with heavyweights like Albufeira and Lagos pumping up the volume on a daily basis. Mind you, make your way out of the more touristy areas and it’s a very different story. You’ve got quiet little castle towns, forested hillsides in full bloom and stretches of shoreline that seem to have fended off mass development with a big stick. And yet, actually, it doesn’t really matter where you go – awesome cliffs, wide golden sands, natural bays and long sandy islands tend to come as standard.
