Holidays in the Algarve
The most southerly province of Portugal, is more commonly known as the Algarve. Bordering with Spain, it is divided from the rest of the country by a series of low-lying mountains and it one of Europe's most popular coastal destinations for holidays, because of it's location. A majority of the Algarve's chic resorts that are popular for holidays are transformed fishing villages, allowing them to retain their original charm, whilst incorporating all the amenities for the modern discerning tourist. They still feature central areas with narrow streets, whitewashed houses and ancient churches, but it is the region's spacious, fine, sandy beaches which have anchored its reputation in today's charts that make them the best for balanced holidays with the family. This unique jewel of a destination boasts some of the finest beaches on the continent and allows popular tourist facilities to fuse beautifully with traditional historic Portugal, catering for millions of tourists on their holidays every year.
Holidays to The Algarve
There are many different styles of resort in The Algarve, the most popular with tourists from the UK being Albufeira, featuring an inexhaustible selection of bars and nightclubs to please any avid socialite. whereas there are resorts such as Praia Da Rocha, that contain some of the best beaches in the area, forming a much better base for fun packed family holidays. For those wishing to escape the crowds and relax there is Espinho, with it's charming facilities there is lots more to discover than just the beaches.
Featuring many different types and standards of hotel the region will provide an option for everyone, from opulent five star hotels to basic apartments from which to form a base camp for serious sun-bathing. This is the perfect destination for families and those without children alike, who looking for bucket and spade holidays with a difference.
Flights to the Algarve
The main airport for the region is Faro, situated only 2.5 miles from the centre of Faro City. It is only a short journey of 23 miles from the main resort of Albufeira and 11 miles from Vilamoura. Transfers are frequent and popular, so you will have no trouble getting to your hotel on arrival to your holidays.
History and Culture of The Algarve
The coastline stretches 100 miles from Cape St. Vincent de Santo Antonio on the border with Spain, much of it today is built up with high-rise hotels and holiday apartment blocks, particularly the area to the west of Faro. A popular feature of the culture of Portugal is the swathes of lush green golf courses that wrap across the inland areas, associated with the wealthy real estate developers and are financed by the income of the booming tourist resorts. So if visitors feel the lures of the course whilst away, they can nip for a sneaky game and find a different way to soak up the sun. These smaller resorts of Portugal, unlike the major cities are much more focused on leisure holidays, the main commerce in the area is through tourism, creating an extremely hospitable and friendly atmosphere around the area.
The groves of lemons, oranges, pomegranates and figs growing in the create what is known as the 'Garden of Portugal', ensuring visitors will never quite forget the unique sights and aromas of holidays in this picturesque coast.
