The Algarve is not only 155 km of the beach, but also picturesque hills, pretty high mountains, amazing climate, good sightseeing program. This place will conquer your heart with its beauty and originality, will give a feeling of calm and peace, will allow you to enjoy a quiet and active holiday.
Major resorts of the Algarve
The capital of this region is the city of Faro, and among the major resorts of the Algarve are the following:
- Albufeira - once a fishing village, today it is considered a luxury resort with well-kept beaches and snow-white sand. Here you will like those who appreciate peace and quiet.
- Portimão is a more crowded and noisy resort, located near the ancient fortress of ancient times.
- Carvoeiro was chosen by lovers of diving, golf and other active sports and entertainment. This resort is famous for its inimitable corrida and caves.
- Armasau de Pera is famous for the most beautiful beach on the coast. This place is suitable for a secluded lazy holiday.
- Vilamoura is one of the best resorts in Portugal and the Algarve. There is a well-developed infrastructure: a large selection of hotels and hotels, nightclubs, cafes, casinos, shops. Despite this, the beaches of Vilamoura were repeatedly awarded for their cleanliness.
- In Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lagon, it is difficult to meet any world star - the rich and famous often come here to play golf, surf and snorkel, relax on the white sand, admire the majestic rocks and buy in the turquoise sea.
- Monte Gordo - a resort for those who prefer not to combine business with pleasure. There are practically no sights, but there are several excellent beaches, including wild ones.
- Lagos is associated with tourists with a cozy and insanely interesting place. The town stands on the bank of a small river and directly consists of sights.
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What to see in the Algarve?
This region is convenient with regard to the excursion program in that the sights of the Algarve are ancient buildings and buildings are concentrated in the cities of Portimao and Lagos. Here you can see the ruins of forts, castles, preserved defenses, palaces, gates, walls in the open air, visit museum halls, stroll through parks and squares, visit the zoo or dolphinarium.
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In these cities can be without special costs to come from any other resort town. Almost all the towns on the coast have natural monuments. Rest in Portugal in the Algarve will appeal to those who love unusual pastime. For example, vacationers are offered to swim with dolphins, hunt sharks and even visit neighbors - the countries of Morocco and Spain.
Tourists admire the Portuguese cuisine - the freshest seafood, delicious pastries do not leave anyone indifferent. Also, vacation in the Algarve can be combined with shopping and bring to yourself and your friends fine quality things.
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Advantages and advantages of the Algarve
In addition to a large selection of beaches and towns for recreation, it is necessary to note the climate of this region. The weather in the Algarve has a pleasant rest: there is no withering sun and heat, spring begins here in February, and it becomes comfortable to swim in July. The water temperature in the Algarve at this time warms up to 20-23 degrees. Swim in the autumn period is very cool, this time is more suitable for excursions and walks, from November to March in Portugal, it often rains and nights become cold, but since the end of March here come to practice kiting, surfing.
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The Algarve is a wonderful place that everyone will appreciate for its variety, color.