Algarve

Algarve holidays

Portugal’s sun-drenched south coast is the perfect pick for a villa holiday. Here in the Algarve, you can expect long days of glorious sunshine and a more laidback way of life. Seaside stunner Albufeira ticks all the boxes for a family-friendly getaway, while swanky Vilamoura has golf and evenings at the yacht-filled marina covered. And you’ll find a soulful slice of Portugal in Lagos when you explore its narrow, cobbled streets. With a hire car included in your villa holiday, it’s never been easier to hop between beautiful beaches, or explore the area’s glorious seaside towns.

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Language

Portuguese

Currency

Euro

Time difference

GMT

Local beer

£1.50

Meal for two

£33.20

Average flight time

3-4hrs

So many activities

Keep the kids happy with the Algarve’s exciting array of waterparks. Bob around in the pool or reach new heights on the thrilling slides. If golf’s more your thing, you’ll find a fantastic choice of courses for every ability. They’re open all year –round, so you can enjoy playing under the sunshine in every season.


Beach paradise

Here in the Algarve, beaches come in every shape and size. From long sandy sweeps to cosy coves, there are plenty to choose from. If you’re looking for an excuse to get active, you’ll find an array of exciting water sports. It’ll be fun in the sun, guaranteed!


Food glorious food

Succulent peri-peri chicken? Fresh as it comes seafood? Sweet pastel de natas? It pays to come to the Algarve with an appetite, with its superb selection of gastronomic goodies. Wine’s pretty popular here too, so if you enjoy a spot of tipple tasting, you’ve come to the right place!

Villas Available Here

Estoi

Pops of colourful flowers dot around the quaint cobbled streets.

Albufeira Holidays Villas Available Here

Albufeira

There’s a reason why Albufeira’s one of the Algarve’s most popular resorts – it’s got something for everyone among its golden beaches, whitewashed Old Town and buzzy Strip. Great golf courses?

Holidays to Armacao de Pera Villas Available Here

Armacao De Pera

It may be tucked between Algarvian favourites, Albufeira and Carvoeiro, but Armacao De Pera is a charmer in its own right.

Beaches

You’ll be spoilt for choice with the Algarve’s beaches. The coastlines are rugged, the sand is silky-soft and the water’s a shimmering shade of turquoise. You’ll find the tourist hotspots with their café-lined promenades, and the quieter spots that are great for a bit of shade in the warm climate.

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Praia dos Salgados

Sights

If you want to see dolphins in their natural environment, head to Mar Ilimitado in Sagres. You might even see porpoises and sea turtles, as well as lots of interesting birdlife! Castle ruins scatter this stunning Algarvian resort with majestic historical remnants, so prepare for a blast from the past.

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Capela dos Ossos

Capela dos Ossos

Algarve

The Capela dos Ossos was built by a Franciscan monk in the 16th century and lined with the exhumed skeletons of hundreds of his peers as a meditation on mortality and eternity. The inscription at the entrance...
Cathedral of Faro

Cathedral of Faro

Algarve

Like many of Faro’s churches, its Cathedral was built on the site of a Moorish mosque. It was completed in 1271 and can be found in the Old Town. A small entrance fee will get you access to the tower,...

Activities

The Algarve has more than its share of waterparks. Near Albufeira, you’ve got Aqualand, one of Portugal’s biggest waterparks, with everything from kamikaze thrill rides to toddler-friendly slides. On the flipside, parks and museums offer a bit of culture. Don't miss the top-ranking golf courses either.

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Slide & Splash Waterpark

Slide & Splash Waterpark

Algarve

If waterparks are your thing then Slide and Splash, one of the largest waterparks in the Algarve, will tick all the boxes. Brave the Kamikaze and the Black Hole or race your friends on the Banzai speed lanes....
Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa

Algarve

What better way to spend a winter break on the Algarve than with a spot of birdwatching? Ria Formosa National Park is a vast maze of lagoons and tiny islands on the coast of Quinta do Lago. This epic ecosystem...

Eating and drinking

As it’s top drawer for its delicious fresh seafood, you're guaranteed incredible cuisine on your Algarve holiday. Dishes generally include caldeirada, a fish stew, and conquilhas – clams, Algarve-style. Wash them down with a glass of spirit made from locally grown fruit, and you’ve got yourself something tasty. Eateries nestled within coves offer awesome views!

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Casa Da Fonte

Casa Da Fonte

Albufeira, Algarve

Nestled in the heart of Albufeira's cobbled Old Town, Casa Da Fonte's a much-loved favourite when it comes to Portuguese cooking. You can expect all the usual suspects on the menu like grilled sardines,...
Jorge do Peixe

Jorge do Peixe

Quarteira, Algarve

Head off the beaten path to this inconspicuous restaurant. Jorge do Peixe's something of a local secret, famed for its fish dishes. Seafood stew, grilled grouper and garlicky clams are just some of the...

Shopping

The Algarve is a fab place to pick up traditional linens, pottery and leather goods. You’ll find small boutiques selling these in all the major resorts, so you’ll have plenty of options for a spree. For big-name brands, head to malls like Algarve Shopping in Albufeira, or Forum Algarve in Faro.

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Nightlife

Swish bars, lounges, and night-long clubs make the Algarve the prime pick for after-dark scenes. Albufeira’s a known hotspot for nightlife, with a big choice of small-hours watering holes and restaurants lining the famous Strip. And Alvor’s cobbled streets offer plenty of bars within easy walking distance.

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Casino Vilamoura

Casino Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Algarve

Casino Vilamoura is just a stone's throw from the resort's glitzy marina. Along with live table games, where you can play roulette and blackjack, you'll find a cabaret show, disco, restaurants and bars inside...
Club Kiss

Club Kiss

Albufeira, Algarve

Just a few minutes walk from The Strip, is Kiss Club, three floors of all-night music and dancing. Kiss host international DJs and have live music and their variety of nights include R'n'B nights, electro and...
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