Algarve

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Secluded beaches bordered by rocks near Albufeira
Secluded beaches bordered by rocks near Albufeira

The Algarve is the southernmost region of Portugal, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.

[edit] Regions

Barlavento {Lagos,Silves,Portimao,Lagoa,Albufeira areas}

Sotavento {Faro,Loule,Olhao,Tavira areas}.

Serra Algarvia{Monchique}.

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[edit] Understand

The Algarve is Portugal's most popular holiday destination due to the clean beaches (approximately 200 km of them), the cool, unpolluted water, and the facts that it is relatively cheap and very safe. English is spoken at most resorts.

Algarve Portugal

[edit] Talk

[edit] Get in

Faro airport (FAO) Train;bus,or drive.

[edit] By plane

Faro Airport [1] is the main airport for the region. On arrival there is a wide selection of car hire options both at static desks in the airport and also within the terminal at a meeting point. To pre-arrange your car hire before arrival try these sites:

  • Faro Airport Transfers [2]
  • Avis [3]
  • Hertz [4]
  • Faro Car Hire from Pelican [5]
  • Car Hire Centre [6]
  • Portugal Cars - Rent a Car Faro airport [7]

[edit] By bus

There are daily bus connections between Lagos, Olhao, Faro (and many other cities) and Spanish cities such as Seville and Huelva. A single ticket Sevilla - Faro costs €16 and the journey takes 4 to 5 hours.

[edit] By train

There are daily(fast) train connections between Faro and Lisboa (4 hours). Regional train to Lagos.

[edit] By boat

There is a ferry service between Vila Real de Santo António and Ayamonte (Spain). The ferry was once a main mean of transportation although after the construction of the Guadiana International Bridge it is nowadays mostly used by tourists.

[edit] Get around

Take the train or buses, more detailed information: see Public Transportation [8]

[edit] By train

The Algarve railway is the most convenient way to get around in Algarve. It connects Lagos in west with Vila Real de Santo António on the border to spain, calling at most towns and cities along the way. You will probably need to change train a few times although there's little waiting time.

[edit] Car rental

  • Car Rental - Algarve.com.pt [9]
  • Faro Airport Transfers [10]
  • Algarve Car Hire [11]
  • Faro Car Hire [12]
  • Portugal Car Hire by Pelican [13]
  • Atlas Choice Car Hire [14]
  • Taxi Algarve Tourism Cars - Faro Airport Transfers Tours Golf [15]

[edit][add listing] See

  • Lagos - The old inner city inside the remnants of a protective wall. You'll find winding streets barely wide enough for small cars, quaint shops and wonderful (but pricey) restaurants.
  • Silves - The red stone castle. The road there is narrow and winds through some rural areas, but it is definitely worth a half day trip if you like castles.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Algarve Golf [16]
  • Events Calendar - Algarve.com.pt [17]

[edit][add listing] Eat

The Algarve is famous for its hot and spicy Piri Piri Chicken, which can be found all over.

Since it has a big and rich coast, it boasts a very interesting array of fish and seafood, from sardines to cataplanas, and many dry fruit sweets that will make your mouth water for more.

  • Restaurant Guide - Algarve.com.pt [18]

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[edit] Get out

  • Alentejo coast
  • Evora

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