| If you are planning a relaxing holiday in the sun | | | | point, and is home to some very scenic beaches, |
| but are not sure where to go, then consider | | | | one of the highlights is its lighthouse, if you're |
| visiting Algarve. It is home to beautiful villages, | | | | lucky you may be able to have a tour of it, but |
| over one hundred sandy beaches, and some of | | | | unfortunately it is not always open to the public. |
| the worlds top golf courses. Not to mention its | | | | This place is very popular with tourist during the |
| historic castles, and glistening lakes. All these things | | | | summer, but you can still find some quiet corners |
| make Algarve a holiday destination worth visiting. | | | | on the beaches if you venture away from the |
| The west coast is home to some really beautiful | | | | coaches. |
| beaches, and most of them are quiet and | | | | Another great place to visit is the Ria Formosa |
| deserted, so if you want to spend some quality | | | | Natural Park, which is a beautiful nature reserve. |
| alone time with your partner, you should head | | | | Within this reserve there are sand dune islands, |
| there. Peace and quite is not the only thing you | | | | amazing beaches, and pine woodland. If you enjoy |
| will find on the west coast. You'll also have a | | | | hiking this is a great place to do it, whilst taking in |
| chance to admire the beautiful scenery such as its | | | | the natural beauty of the area. If you like bird |
| high cliffs. | | | | watching, then you are in for a treat because |
| If you are looking to relax but want to do | | | | many migrating birds make this reserve there |
| something different from sun bathing, then head | | | | home during the winter. |
| down to the famous spa town of Caldas de | | | | Albufeira is another great place that you should |
| Monchique. The scenery of this town is | | | | consider visiting. One half of it is a busy strip with |
| breathtakingly beautiful, the town itself is located | | | | loads of tourists, bars, shops, and restaurants, |
| in the Monchique mountain range and is home to | | | | which has a vibrant night life. Whilst the other half |
| several tranquil waterfalls. There are a number of | | | | (sometimes referred to as "Old Town") is |
| relaxing activities for you to take part in during | | | | completely different with lovely relaxing beaches, |
| your visit to this town including golf, bike riding, | | | | souvenir shops and restaurants. |
| and long walks. You'll also have access to | | | | These are five great places to consider visiting if |
| hydro-baths, a jacuzzi and mud wrap sessions. | | | | you intend to go on a relaxing break in Algarve. |
| Cape St Vincent is Europe's most south westerly | | | | |