The Algarve, with its 200 kilometres of rugged coastline and superb beaches, make it a holidaymakers dream. Apart from its sun-soaked beaches, the Algarve is famous for its array of sporting activities, in particular golf and tennis, as well as its splendid selection of shops, restaurants and beachside cafes.
A popular travel destination, offering a vast choice of resorts, with bustling nightlife and fine food, with peace and quiet, never far away. Whatever youre looking for, you should find it in the Algarve - the perfect holiday destination.
Flight Duration: 3hrs
Transfer Time from Faro Airport to:
Albufeira/Montechoro: 45mins
Praia da Rocha: 1hr 30mins
Praia do Vau: 1hr 30mins
Alvor: 2hrs
Montechoro is a resort in the Albufeira area of the Algarve and is the region’s liveliest resort. The ‘strip’ has a wide selection of bars and nightlife and the sandy Praia d’Oura beach is a 10-minute walk away. The perfect destination for a family holiday.
Praia da Rocha between Portimao and Alvor is the Algarves best known and longest established resort. The 2km long beach is extremely beautiful, famed by cliffs the golden sand and clear waters will astonish you. Its great for sunbathing, safe for swimming and offers plenty of water sport facilities. Praia da Rocha boasts numerous bars, family friendly restaurants, nightclubs and a famous casino.
Transfer Time: 1 1/2 hours.
Transfer Time: 1 1/2 hours.
Once a fishing village Albufeira has now expanded into a fashionable and lively holiday resort due to its fine selection of beaches, yet still retains its Moorish influence and charm. As the sun sets, the centre of the town changes character with a plentiful collection of bars, restaurants and clubs.
Alvor is located towards the western end of the Algarve and is an ancient fishing village that has developed over the years into a popular holiday destination. The village itself has retained its charm and character, its narrow, cobbled streets not lending themselves to the type of development experienced by other coastal towns and villages.
Carvoeiro is a lively fishing village which has become popular for Algarve holidays but still retains its local charm. There are ample shops with everything you are likely to need, good restaurants abound, for all tastes and pockets and plenty of friendly bars.
Vilamoura is one of the largest single tourist areas in Europe. As a location specifically designed for tourism it has proved to be a very successful holiday destination for all ages due to the variety of facilities that it provides holidaymakers.
Santa Eulalia is a quiet resort situated in a privileged area, only a 10 minute walk to the main street of Albufeira, near the well known beaches of Oura and Santa Eulalia and only 2.5 kilometres from the centre of Albufeira.
Lagos is a unique little jewel in the Algarve. It offers a balance of the charm and history of the Portuguese culture with a blend of creature comforts and facilities to please the desires of the most discerning tourist. The beaches around Lagos are some of the most beautiful of the Algarve.
Set amidst two thousand acres of rolling hills and pine woodlands, and offering year-round sunshine, peace and seclusion, Quinta do Lago is the most exclusive estate in the Algarve.It is the perfect backdrop to some of the finest championship golf courses in
Europe and offers just about every water sport on the Quinta do Lago private lake beach.
Europe and offers just about every water sport on the Quinta do Lago private lake beach.
Famous for its colourful porcelain and pottery design, Porches is situated in a quiet countryside location with vineyards and orange groves in abundance. Situated close to the coastal towns of Benagil and Carvoeiro and only a 5 minute drive to Lagoa, this peaceful retreat offers a more sedate way of life, yet is within easy reach of the larger tourist resorts.
