Algarve info
The region coincides with the district of Faro, and has as its administrative centre the town of Faro, where both the region's international airport (Faro/Algarve Airport) [FAO] and public university (the University of the Algarve) are located.
Tourism and related activities are extensive and make up the bulk of the Algarve's summer economy. Fish, seafood and fruit production, which includes oranges, carob beans, figs and almonds, are other important activities in the region. The Algarve is among the most popular tourist destinations in Portugal, its population more than doubles in the peak holiday season thanks to a high influx of visitors.
Bays in Algarve, Portugal
Albufeira is a Portuguese city and a municipality in the district of Faro, Algarve region. Albufeira is one of the leading tourist resorts of the region, facilities include a marina, golf courses plus innumerable hotels, apartment blocks, restaurants and bars, for the annual flood of visitors....
The Algarve is the southernmost region of Portugal and it's one of Europe's favourite holiday destinations well known for glorious year round sunshine and excellent sandy beaches....
Alvor is a freguesia (parish) in the municipality of Portimao (Algarve, Portugal)....
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Burgau located in the region of Algarve, municipality of Vila do Bispo was a fishing village, now living entirely on tourism. Its most important attraction is the small beach of Praia de Burgau surrounded by hills that protect this beach from the frequent strong wind characteristic of Barlavento....
Carvoeiro, or more commonly Praia de Carvoeiro (although this is no longer its formal name), is a Portuguese civil parish/freguesia in the municipality/concelho of Lagoa (Algarve), about 5 km south of the city itself (on the Atlantic Ocean), 14.12 km² in area with 2,784 inhabitant (2001)....
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Faro is a city and municipality in southern Portugal. The city proper has 41,934 inhabitants and the entire municipality has 58,305. It is the seat of the district of Faro and capital of the Algarve region. The Algarve and Faro district cover the same territory....
Ferragudo is a Portuguese civil parish/freguesia at the extreme west of the municipality/concelho of Lagoa, 5.74 km² in area....
Lagoa is a Portuguese city in the district of Faro, in the region known as the Algarve, with about 6,100 inhabitants....
Lagos is a city and a municipality at the mouth of the river Bensafrim and along the Atlantic Ocean,in the region of Algarve, in Algarve`s Barlavento (windward), Southern Portugal...
Praia da Luz officially known as Luz is a village and resort located about 6 km from Lagos in the Algarve, Portugal. The resort developed around the old fishing village....
Parchal is a Portuguese civil parish/freguesia in the northwest sector Lagoa Municipality, Faro District, Algarve, Portugal....
Portimao is a city located in the District of Faro in the Region of Algarve on the southern coast of Portugal. It was formerly known as Vila Nova de Portimao. In 1924 it was incorporated as a city and became known as Portimao. The two most populous cities in the Algarve are Portimao and Faro....
Praia da Senhora da Rocha or Praia [da] Nossa Senhora da Rocha (Beach of [Our] Lady of the Rock) is a small fishing community and beach on the Atlantic coast of the civil parish/freguesia of Porches in the municipality/concelho of Lagoa (Algarve) in Portugal....
Sagres is situated inside the Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park, at the most South-Westerly point of Portugal and Europe. The coast around Sagres is dotted with more than 20 beaches: some sandy coves hidden at the foot of cliffs, others broad expanses of sand that stretch away to the horizon, all inviting you to discover them and rediscover peace and solitude. Here, in an increasingly developed world, we are before an unspoilt vision of nature....
Salema village is a traditional Portuguese fishing village where a local way of life has remained unchanged for centuries....
Silves is a town and a municipality in the Algarve, southern Portugal. The municipality of Silves is part of the district of Faro. Silves is the former capital of the Algarve and is of great historical importance....
Tavira is a Portuguese city, situated at 37°07' north, 7°39' west in the east of the Algarve on the south coast of Portugal. It is 30 km east of Faro and 160 km west of Seville in Spain. The River Gilão meets the Atlantic Ocean in Tavira....
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Casa PraiaMar2017-02-21
Casa PraiaMar in Salema, Algarve, Portugal offers beautiful accommodations choices including a superior twin room, triple room and standard twin room with sea views, a triple room with balcony and budget twin room, all with private bathroom, satellite TV, air con and a seating area. There's a year round outdoor pool for refreshing swims and relaxing as well as a terrace, and a gift shop on the property, as well as free private parking. Casa PraiaMar is perfectly located close to golfing and snorkelling the beach and many other activities, and they have luggage storage and bicycle rental onsite, come for a wonderful stay in this beautiful bed and breakfast.READ MOREAtabua Bar2017-02-21
Atabua Bar in Salema, Algarve, Portugal is a gin and cocktail bar serving the best fruit daquiris, mojitos and pina coladas around, and there's a wide selection of gins, come discover a new concept of drinking gin. You still enjoy a beach feel here, and there are lovely old pictures of Salema adorning the walls, they have outside decking and not to be missed fun karaoke every Friday evening in the summer. Atabua Bar also serve wine and beer and the bar staff are very friendly, it's the perfect place to stop for a pre-dinner drink or visit all evening and the WIFI is free, and if you sit outside, your dogs are welcome.READ MORE
The Estalagem Aeromar Hotel is situated on Faro Beach, in the heart of the Algarve and in the heart of the Natural Park of "Ria Formosa", one of the most pleasant places on the Algarvian coast.READ MORE
Zaza in Burgau, West Algarve, Portugal offers a cliff top location and breathtaking sea views, and are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with free WIFI. They also serve a traditional afternoon tea, and it's the perfect venue for functions, celebrations and events. Zaza offers all day dining and their Italian cuisine is rated as excellent, receiving rave reviews, and meals are freshly prepared to order from the finest ingredients and made with passion and love by the Italian chef. They have indoor and outdoor seating and a good wine list, come for a memorable dining experience.READ MORE
Perfectly located, Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa offers deluxe services and variety of amenities, perfect for your dream holiday.READ MOREVillas Brites2017-02-22
Villas Brites in Burgau, West Algarve, Portugal offer the perfect self catering stay in lovely surrounds, with many charming and beautiful villas to choose from. They are very family oriented here and provide a wide range of recreational activities for the little one's, plus can arrange for appropriate beds and equipment for infants and babies. Villas Brites are fully equipped with all that you need for a comfortable stay and there's a holiday house available, they offer housekeeping and WIFI, and with their location close to the centre of the village, within easy walking distance of the beach, restaurants and shops it's the ideal base for exploring.READ MORE
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