Situated along the southern coast of Portugal, the Algarve is warm and welcoming. This popular holiday resort has sun that shines, on average, for 320 days of the year, making the Algarve an ideal destination all year round. Much of the Algarve coastline boasts stunning honey golden cliffs, which overlook long sandy beaches and the clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The dramatic shoreline, with interesting rock formations and grottoes makes beaches more than just sand and surf. The resorts vary from small fishing villages with colorful boats moored at the waters edge to large sophisticated towns with golf courses, casinos and fabulous a la carte restaurants.
Inland region of the Algarve
Inland, amongst the mountains and rolling hills you will find pine forests and small country villages where you can taste the local cuisine or admire the views across acres of orange and lemon groves. Along the coastline you will find several water parks, which are a firm favorite with families for a day out or why not visit the marine park and see the marine wildlife in action. Sports lovers can enjoy an array of golf courses, tennis courts and a wide range of water sports with most beaches offering water skiing, banana rides and much more. Eating out is always a pleasure and the Algarve offers a wide selection of restaurants, including the famous Piri Piri restaurants at Guia.
