The 200 kilometer shoreline of the Algarve is one of Europe’s most frequented holiday destinations. With its gorgeous coastline , excellent golf courses, and beautiful weather all year round it is not strange to find that it caters to millions of tourists per year.
Divided from the rest of Portugal by a series of low lying mountains, the Algarve is bordered on two sides by the Atlantic. A scenic border is formed on the east by the Guadiana River and their neighbors Spain.
Faro, the capital of the region, which is built around a harbour at the edge of a wide lagoon serves as a sight to behold. The main attraction of the city is a 13th century cathedral and a maritime museum.
One of Europe’s most glorious resorts, Quinta do Lago, resides on the east coast of the Algarve. Here visitors can enjoy themselves with a round of golf or exploring the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve.
Also located in the centre of the Algarve is the resort town of Vilamoura, which is a 1 600 hectare development that contains several high quality hotels, restaurants and an impressive assortment of sports facilities. Albufeira, which is located to the west, is the region’s largest getaway destination, alive with tourist activity all around the year.
Home of the modern marina, Lagos, is known as the quieter part of Algarve and hosts a plethora or ancient churches and a long, sandy beach. Luz, Burgau, and Salema are villages located on the west coast towards the Atlantic and have narrow streets, whitewashed houses and an ancient fishing tradition.
At the most south western point of Europe will you find the hidden treasure of the Algarve, the city named Sagres. Supporting a rugged beauty, it is a breathtaking view to behold. The city is a monument to Prince Henry the Navigator, whom is a national hero due to his navigational expertise. In his memory is a gigantic compass made from pebbles which lays in his castle in which the town was founded apon.
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