Portugal - Algarve

Algarve is located in South of Portugal. It has long 100 miles coastline streches from Spanish border. One of the best reasons to go Algarve is for beautiful resorts and historic towns with more traditional Portuguse feel. Another good reason to go Algarve is because of unspoiled coastline and countryside.

Places You Must See

Tavira: It is one of the least spoilt Algarve town that has long unspoiled beaches, houses with chimneys, wrought-iron balconies with a beautiful view of Gilao river. The leafy church squares in Tavira provides shady rest spots for sightseers.

Cacela Velha: It is a small village tha is located on cliff overlooking the sea with blue and white fisherman's hoses. Cacela Velha is spared from modern development and preserved well to maintain its historic look. It is an old fishing village situated in the protected Ria Formosa coastal landscape.

Santa Luzia: It is famous for octopus dishes. During the summer you can take a daytime sea safari and cruise the waters off Tavira island, but it is best visited in the evening for open-air bar and restaurant. Also Santa Luzia's Church Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus boasts amazing views.

Night Life

There are still a lot of things you can do in Algarve, when the sun goes down. You can have a night out like Ibiza style in Albufeira or visit one of the late night bars around Praca Dr Padinha.

Best Time to go

March to May - 18C to 25C (64F - 79F)

July to Sept - 27C to 34C (81F - 94F)

What to Eat?

Grilled food and seafood are one of the best choices. Soups (Sopas) are filling and tasty. Bacahau is a salted cod dish featured on many menus and is best cooked with sliced potato and tomato. Chillie souce, called piri-piri, appears a lot, especially with prawn dishes, and ads a spicey kick to meals. Look out for pasties de Belem, atraditional pudding of custard tart in flaky pastry.

How to Go There?

There are many charter and budget airlines go to Algarve. Also you can find cheap budget holidays. Here are the some links that can be useful.

More Information About Algarve

Tourist Information

Algarve Web

Pleisure Magazine

www.clubepraiadaoura.com

www.petcheytravelshop.com

Autumn Breaks

Do you still want to take a break in autumn? Times has compiled perfect destinations for autumn. Check this out before making your booking.

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