The
clean sandy beaches, affordability and friendly weather conditions
make the Algarve region a leading holiday destination for visitors
to Portugal. Algarve is a southern administrative region in mainland
Portugal off the North Atlantic. The region’s capital is
the City of Faro.
Beaches in Algarve: the region’s
beaches are popular for relaxing and sporting activities
such as water skiing, sailing, diving, jet skiing, swimming and
surfing. Many popular beaches also include pubs, restaurants
and cafes. Beaches at Algarve include; Arrifana, Albufeira,
Carvoeiro, Praia da Luz, Meia Praia, Ilha de Tavira.
Golf holidays: in recent years, a number
of golf courses have been developed in the region making
it popular for golfing vacations.
As a major tourism region, there are a few good hotels and resorts in Algarve.
There are also holiday villas and apartments.
Faro International Airport:
most visitors to Algarve arrive via this airport situated near
the town of Faro. A frequent bus service and taxis provide
transport to and from the airport. The airport receives flights
from major European Cities and a number of Portuguese Cities.