Algarve Holidays - A picture-postcard destination
The Algarve, Portugal's most popular tourist region, is a picture-postcard destination attracting families, couples and golfers alike to its fabulous beaches, quaint villages, excellent hotels and first-class sporting facilities. Located on the extreme tip of the country, facing the Atlantic Ocean, the Algarve boasts a wonderful climate with over 300 days of sunshine, and offers hot dry summers and warm and pleasant winters. With over 100 sandy beaches spread over the coastline, holidays here offer a choice of varied resorts to suit everyone who visits.

Holidays in the Algarve – A wide range of resorts for everyone
The main attraction for holidaymakers in the Algarve is the fantastic coastline, with its’ characteristic limestone cliffs and white sandy beaches dotted with unique rock formations. Stretching from Cape St. Vincent in the east along to Vila Real de Santo Antonio and spanning 155km, much of this coastline has been developed, especially in the west, and now offers a huge choice of resorts. Most of these resorts were originally small fishing villages and are filled with beachfront hotels, apartments and plenty of restaurants and bars; some still retaining a charming, traditional feel with their narrow cobbled streets and white-washed houses. For those in search of a lively holiday with plenty of nightlife, head for the main resort of Albufeira, with its’ vibrant strip full of bars, clubs and English-style restaurants. Or if you’re looking for the best beaches in the Algarve, then try Praira da Oura, Acoteias or Praia de Falesia. The quieter resorts of Altura and Alvor offer a sleepy pace, and the inland towns and villages such as Estoi and Tavira show visitors a side of the region that is rich in history and culture. The Algarve caters for everyone, with resorts such as Vilamoura and Quinto de Lago offering top-of-the-range sporting facilities and the emphasis on the excellent golf courses.

Algarve Holidays – Offering some of the best golf courses in Europe
Portugal is a warm and friendly country, with holidays in the Algarve mainly featuring plenty of relaxation on the wonderful golden sandy beaches, an exciting choice of watersports and leisurely meals with plenty of delicious locally caught fish and seafood. Golf is the number one sport enjoyed here, and the area boasts almost twenty courses, among which are some of the best in Europe. Tennis, cycling, diving and a wealth of watersports are all available whilst enjoying a break in the region. Day trips inland to visit the traditional villages of the Algarve are recommended, as are scenic drives and walks through the lush green countryside, full of olive groves, orange trees, fig trees and almond blossom.