The Algarve’s Festivals

There are a number of festivals which take place in the Algarve each year. These range from religious festivals to music events and there is something to suit all tastes.
In January the religious festival of the Festa das Sao Luis is held in Querenca. This is the patron saint of animals and the festival is [...]

A guide to the popular resort of Loulé

Ten miles north-west of Faro and just seven from the beach at Quarteira, Loulé was established in Roman times and an important centre even by the middle ages, boasting the Algarve’s only medieval fair. Today it is a prosperous and cultured modern town, with all shops, banks, museums and sports facilities, and as a result [...]

Best Family Fun in the Algarve

The Algarve region on Portugal’s southern coast is a safe and inexpensive vacation destination for families and couples alike. English is spoken in most establishments and eight different airlines offer London to Algarve flights daily. Car rental is not expensive, and is the recommended way to explore the area.
Best of the Beaches The [...]

Why Choose The Algarve For Your Family Holiday?

If you’re travelling on a family holiday then it’s important to make sure that any destination you’re going to is right. Unlike places which are ideal for groups of friends or couples, you need to ensure that there will be enough entertainment for everyone to enjoy, whatever their ages. Family holidays can often be more [...]

Hidden Gems of the Algarve

When you think of the Algarve you think sun, sea and sand- let’s not forget it is home to the best golf courses and amazing beaches. However, if you go inland by just a few miles you will discover a completely different Algarve to the one you expected. The Algarve that is unhurried by the [...]

What You MUST Know About Shopping In The Algarve

One of the many joys of travel is the unexpected knick-knacks that you run across while browsing the local shops.
Not only are these little items lots of fun to run across, they also make outstanding gifts for family and friends back home.
If you’re looking for some great places to go shopping in the Algarve, then [...]

A Traveler’s Guide To The Special Events and Festivals In The Algarve

If you are looking for more information on special events and festivals in the Algarve, then you are going to want to buckle down and read this article.
The special events and festivals in the Algarve are closely tied in with the culture of the Algarve.
A large part of the culture of the Algarve revolves around [...]

Algarve Climate And Weather

Should You Pack The Umbrella, Or The Sunscreen for your Algarve holiday?
Yes, the Algarve features some of the best beaches in Portugal. Yes, the Algarve has some of the best tourist attractions in Europe. However, the Algarve wouldn’t be Algarve if it wasn’t for the weather.
The Algarve climate is among the comfortable and stable in [...]

The 2 Minute Guide For Tourist Activities In Algarve

It you’re looking to book a holiday in Europe, take a moment to consider the Algarve, and what is has to offer for the tourist.
The region of the Algarve is the southernmost portion of Portugal. This gorgeous piece of land offers crystal clear waters, clear blue skies, whitewashed houses and gorgeous golden beaches bordered by [...]

Algarve Restaurants – Experiencing The Local Cuisine

The cuisine of the Algarve is reason enough to visit this southern region of Portugal. If  you are food lover, you are going to definitely want to check out the great Algarve restaurants. If you are on a self-catering Algarve villa holiday you might find yourself eating out more than you had planned once you [...]

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