| Algarve is one of Portugal's most sought after | | | | The best beaches for windsurfing, water-skiing |
| holiday destinations offering sunshine and beautiful | | | | and jet-skiing are Albufeira, Vilamoura and Quinta |
| beaches. Boasting more than 100 sandy beaches | | | | do Lago. These areas are also ideal for sailing. As |
| in Europe's most unpolluted areas, Algarve's year | | | | the waters provide remarkably high underwater |
| round pleasant weather, family oriented culture | | | | visibility, Algarve also boasts some of the best |
| and endless options of things to do, attract | | | | spots for diving. Quasteira, Lagos and Sagres are |
| holiday makers of all sorts. | | | | some of the best places for those underwater |
| So what's in store for the sports and adventure | | | | expeditions. |
| enthusiasts, sun worshippers, shoppers and | | | | Explore Algarve on foot to experience the unique |
| sightseers? Well, the main attraction is the | | | | blend of modern and rural Algarve. With the |
| beautiful sandy beaches complemented by the | | | | perfect weather, sightseeing on foot would be the |
| wonderful Algarve weather. And, also due to this | | | | best option to taste the rich history and heritage |
| fantastic weather Algarve is popular for outdoor | | | | of this destination. Tour the local markets and |
| activities such as walking, cycling, golfing, water | | | | experience the local buzz at the two popular |
| sports and even extreme excitement in the form | | | | tourist markets: Quarteira and Loule. |
| of skydiving and rock-climbing. | | | | A holiday in Algarve is incomplete without sampling |
| Being home to many of the world's top golf | | | | the unique taste of the Algarve cuisine. Offering a |
| courses and host to some of the famous | | | | range of traditional Portuguese food along with |
| international tournaments, golf is one of the | | | | popular International cuisine, Algarve's restaurants |
| popular pursuits for most tourists in Algarve. With | | | | are a delight. Traditional Portuguese restaurants in |
| over 30 courses, set amongst the beautiful | | | | the less touristy areas and sea food restaurants |
| Algarve grassland, breathtaking cliffs and coastal | | | | on the beach are cheaper options for a truly |
| areas, they cater to the pro as well as the | | | | gastronomic adventure. Try the local specialty - |
| beginner. | | | | Cataplana - wine-sautéed clams, ham, |
| Algarve's beautiful beaches and crystal-clear, clean | | | | sausages, tomatoes, onions and spices - a local |
| waters provide the ideal setting for water sports. | | | | favourite! |