Algarve

The Algarve is a very popular destination for enjoying the outdoor way of life with cycling, golf, horse riding, sightseeing, surfing, tennis and walking. Families can enjoy water parks, zoos and boat trips along the beautiful coastline and into picturesque limestone caves and grottoes and see dolphins too. However the Algarve should also be known for its truly unique contrast between the golden coastline and the beautiful rural countryside, its many historic attractions such as silves castle, Roman ruins of milreu and thousands of species of flora and fauna, making it the perfect destination for interests such as photography, painting, nature watching, walking.

The Algarve is the southernmost region of Portugal and has its administrative center in the city of Faro where the regions international airport is located.

The Algarve is a very popular destination for enjoying the outdoor way of life with cycling, golf, horse riding, sightseeing, surfing, tennis and walking. Families can enjoy water parks, zoos and boat trips along the beautiful coastline and into picturesque limestone caves and grottoes and see dolphins too. However the Algarve should also be known for its truly unique contrast between the golden coastline and the beautiful rural countryside, its many historic attractions such as silves castle, Roman ruins of milreu and thousands of species of flora and fauna, making it the perfect destination for interests such as photography, painting, nature watching, walking.

Every resort in the Algarve has its own unique character, offering totally different scenery, experiences, activities, with some areas such as the Western Atlantic Coast having not changed very much at all and central Algarve undergoing development, with hotels, tourism activities, bars, restaurants, shops and golf courses. Golf in the region is very popular with over 40 courses in the Algarve, where you will find courses designed by legendary names such as Christy O’Connor Jnr, Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Seve Ballesteros.